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Housing - Reverse Mortgages - HECM
In an ordinary home equity loan, a homeowner borrows money against the equity in his or her home, making payments to reduce the loan balance after the funds are received. As payments are made, the principal balance of the loan decreases. A reverse mortgage allows a homeowner to access his or her home equity without paying the balance back immediately. In fact, the loan is paid off when the homeowner dies or moves, or when other conditions named in the loan documents occur. Consequently, the loan balance actually increases until final payment is made.
Reverse mortgages provide a valuable tool for the elderly, who often live on a fixed income, by allowing them to access funds without requiring immediately payback. Reverse mortgages are available through both the public and private sectors. Private-sector plans that are insured by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offer more benefits to lenders and homeowners than their noninsured counterparts. These mortgages are called Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM). A separate article discusses reverse mortgages generally; this article discusses the ways in which HECM reverse mortgages differ.
Who Is Eligible For An HECM Mortgage?
Homeowners who wish to obtain HECM reverse mortgages must meet both personal requirements and requirements relating to the property.
Personal Requirements
There are four personal requirements homeowners must meet to be eligible for HECM reverse mortgages, relating to age, property ownership, residence, and counseling. First, the homeowner must be at least 62 years of age. He or she must own the property and the property must be the homeowner's primary residence. Finally, the homeowner must undergo mandatory counseling before the loan closes.
The homeowner need not meet any income or asset requirements, and no credit qualifications are required.
Property Requirements
To be eligible for an HECM reverse mortgage, the property to be insured must be either a one-family home or a one- to four-unit home, and it must meet minimum property standards prescribed by HUD. Condominiums, cooperatives, and mobile homes may be eligible if they meet HUD guidelines.
How Much Money Is Available?
The amount available to borrow depends on several factors, including some relating to the eligibility requirements. Fundamental requirements are the youngest homeowner's age, the interest rate, and the lesser of the appraised value of the home or the insurance limit of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
As with other reverse mortgages, the principal and interest are not paid until the homeowner dies or moves, or until another condition set forth in the loan paperwork occurs.
What Does It Mean That An HECM Loan Is "Federally Insured"?
HECM loans benefit lenders because if, when repayment is due, the home's value is not enough to pay off the loan, the FHA will pay the deficiency. The FHA funds the insurance program by charging homeowners an annual premium and an up-front payment.
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Blue Mountain Capital Management | Notes
The following piece on Blue Mountain Capital Group is being published as part of our Hedge Fund Tracker Tool, our daily effort to track hedge funds in the industry.
Resource #1: (11.3.08) Following in the footsteps of other large hedge funds trying to weather the credit crunch, Blue Mountain Capital Management has suspended withdraws on its $3.1 billion fund.
The Blue Mountain Credit Alternatives Fund lost a little over 2 percent in October, while posting admirable returns the rest of the year. The firm decided to halt redemptions hoping they won't have to sell assets in the current falling credit markets.
"We are not comfortable with this state of affairs," Feldstein wrote in a letter to investors obtained by Bloomberg News. "If we were to unwind or sell positions to meet current redemptions, the severe liquidation costs would be borne inequitably by the remaining investors."
The move comes as a shock to some, since the Credit Alternatives Fund has posted an average return of over 45 percent since its inception in 2003. The firm's other funds aren't faring too bad either, with its $1.1 billion equity alternatives fund losing only 0.9 percent and its $400 million BlueCorr Fund boasting returns of 21.3 percent, according to the letter. Hedge funds as a whole have had their worst year ever, losing 20 percent according to the Chicago-based HFRX Global Index. Source

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The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS), a public-private consortium formed in North Carolina to address the challenges and opportunities of big data, has updated its membership structure, making it easier for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits to join the NCDS community. Continue reading
Month: January 2018
South Hub helps sponsor Southern Data Science Conference; registration now open
The 2018 Southern Data Science Conference (SDSC 18) will bring experts and researchers from top companies and research institutes to Atlanta on April 13 and 14 for two days of sharing best practices and discussing the latest issues, challenges, and trends in data science. Continue reading
Workshop looks at forming EU-US big data partnerships
In November 2017, the National Science Foundation's Big Data Innovation Hubs sponsored a workshop in Versailles, France to discuss the formation of public-private partnerships in big data research among institutions in the United States and the European Union. Organized in conjunction with the Big Data Value Association, the PICASSO Project, and Inria, the workshop was the first of its kind to bring together international big data experts representing government, industry, and academia. Continue reading


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Today and A Few Things
If I were to choose one word to describe the overall theme of today, it would probably be "discouragement". I just feel downright discouraged. You could ask me why, but I don't think I'd have a good answer.
I generally have a lot of negative energy to expel and I know that I can't do it a lot on Facebook. It becomes too overwhelming for my "friends" on there. Since I keep a blog, this would be the appropriate place to do it. Unfortunately, it's difficult to write a blog unless I know people are going to read it. It is for this reason I was never able to keep a private journal… to me, it was pointless to write to myself.
Knowing people read my blog entries would encourage me to continue to put effort into writing them, which would in turn give me a more accessible avenue for venting out those negative energies. That being said, one way to know that people read my blogs is to get feedback. That's where you come in. Thanks in advance.
If you're reading this as a Note on Facebook, keep in mind that I don't write "Notes" on Facebook and that the source of this blog is actually WordPress.
I'm probably going to start blogging a lot from here on out.


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SingHealth Health Services Research Centre (HSRC)
As the population in Singapore ages, the demand for healthcare services is projected to increase. Hospitals and specialty centres need to deal with increasing patient loads yet be able to deliver quality care at a reasonable cost. In this complex context, health services research (HSR) provides a multi-disciplinary approach to use scientific methods and evidence to improve clinical care at the system and individual level. The vision and mission for HSR in SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC) are articulated below.
To improve the health of Singaporeans and the region through HSR, driving excellence in population health.
To integrate cutting-edge HSR into the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre in order to optimise health at the individual, systems and population levels, now and in the future.
The SingHealth Health Services Research Centre (HSRC) was set up in August 2015 to coordinate and synergise existing HSR capabilities in various SingHealth institutions. HSRC works in close partnership with HSR researchers in Duke-NUS and elsewhere in support of this Vision and Mission. The director of SingHealth HSRC is Marcus Ong Eng Hock from the Singapore General Hospital.
To view the HSRC brochure, click here.
Key Strategies of the SingHealth HSRC
SingHealth HSRC has the following functions:
Strategies and Enablers for HSR in the SingHealth Duke-NUS AMC
The SingHealth-Duke NUS Health Services Research Institute (HSRI) has been set up to coordinate activities between the SingHealth Health Services Research Centre (HSRC) and Duke-NUS Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Programme. HSRI also works closely with the Lien Centre for Palliative Care (LCPC) and the Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE).
To achieve its vision and mission for HSR, the AMC has in place strategies and enablers. These include AMC-wide HSR Themes which are based in Health Engagement and Action Labs (HEALs), SingHealth Institution Specific Projects, and Research Information Systems and Data Analytics, among others.
Aging Theme
Aging has been identified by SingHealth Senior Clinical Leadership as the first AMC wide HSR theme for SingHealth. This HSR theme is of national importance, and is in alignment with the strategic development of the SingHealth Regional Health System. Aging research will include projects related to the incipient elderly population (> 50 years old) as well as the elderly (≥ 65 years old).
Health Engagement and Action Labs (HEALs)
Health Engagement and Action Labs (HEALs) are clinical units and/ or settings where HSR can be conducted on an ongoing basis. They would serve the following functions:
Test beds for HSR research hypotheses and possibly as showcases for the results of HSR in the AMC.
Support one or more AMC wide HSR Themes, articulated by senior clinical and academic leadership.
Develop and validate broadly applicable metrics of health and social service needs to be used for cluster-level planning and program evaluation.
Institutional HSR Projects of Strategic Importance
SingHealth HSRC will develop and support HSR projects of importance to each SingHealth institution, as decided by the senior clinical leadership of each institution. These projects may focus on institutional and/ or SingHealth specific issues, and are likely to have a more operational/ implementation focus i.e. quality improvement projects, health technology assessment, cost of illness studies etc.
Projects can be submitted for consideration. The project evaluation workflow and selection criteria are summarised here.
Under the Advanced Consultation Process, the project proposer needs to submit the following:
HSR Resource Core
The HSR Resource Core brings together HSR expertise from SingHealth and Duke-NUS to provide resources and scientific support for selected HSR-related initiatives across SingHealth. This Resource Core is headed by Prof Ecosse Lamoureux from Duke-NUS and the Singapore Eye Research Institute, and has the following capabilities:
The work of the HSR Resource Core will be partitioned under 4 activity pillars:
implementation and evaluation projects undertaken by the Health Engagement and Action Labs (HEALs);
career mentoring projects;
selected ACP/institutional projects, and
other AMC-wide collaborative projects
Projects can be submitted to the HSR Resource Core for consideration. These can be institutional HSR projects of strategic importance. The project evaluation workflow and selection criteria can be found here.
Research Information Systems and Data Analytics Core
HSRC will work closely with Duke-NUS, IT, IHIS and key stakeholders to nurture a team of analytics experts who is familiar with the clinical/operational/research databases, systems and processes within SingHealth institutions, and are responsive to the needs and requirements of the users (e.g. clinicians, scientists and administrators).
The Analytics Core is headed by A/Prof Marcus Ong from Singapore General Hospital, and has the following capabilities:
Hub and Spokes Model of HSR Support for SingHealth Institutions
Hub: SingHealth HSRC functions as a hub as it houses centralized expertise that can be shared across all SingHealth Institutions. It also provides the key link with Duke-NUS HSR programs.
Spokes: HSR teams from each SingHealth institution (consisting of research coordinators and project managers) form the spokes to undertake and implement HSR projects.
SingHealth Duke-NUS HSR Strategic Five-year Plan
The inaugural SingHealth Duke-NUS HSR Retreat on "Building Partnerships in Health Services Research to Improve Outcomes" was held on 10 May 2016 at The Academia.
The HSR Five-year Strategic Plan highlights the following areas:
The key areas of focus identified in the Plan are:
For detailed information regarding the Plan, please email Ms Eileen Aw.
Health Services Research and Analytics Technologies for SingHealth (HEARTS) Call-For-Proposals (CFP)
The SingHealth Health Services Research and Analytics Technologies (HEARTS) for SingHealth CFP organised annually by the SingHealth Duke-NUS AMC through the HSRI. This year's call will be open on 1 March 2017. Click here for more information.
Annual Report
The 2016 Annual Report for the Health Services Research Centre can be found here.
Contact Us
SingHealth Health Services Research Centre
20 College Road,
The Academia,
Discovery Tower, Level 6,
Singapore 169856
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Here's a tune I love, but I'd forgotten about it until I heard John Williams, classical guitarist, on Great Lives this evening as I was walking Piggly. His chosen 'great life' was that of the Paraguayan guitarist, Agustin Barrios Mangore, and the podcast is still available via the link for those who get there before the next episode is broadcast sometime next week.
'Una Limosna Por el Amor de Dios' means 'An offering, for the love of God', and John Williams explained that blind beggars would say it in order to urge people to make a donation. He explained that the staccato notes are meant to represent the tapping of the beggar's stick on the ground. It's quite sublimely beautiful.


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Behind the Scenes: Foundations of a StoryCreated: 9/1/2015 Updated: 7/29/2016
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Museum collections are filled with all types of objects – fish in jars, textiles, oil paintings, mammal skins, fossilized plants, historic photographs. These tangible items, the specimens and artifacts, are very cool and I'm only a little biased. But, the really good stuff is something more intangible. The really cool stuff in museums is the data associated with those objects.
Why is data more cool than the real item, you say?
With data, we can tell the story of each specimen and artifact. Here is a label from a Passenger pigeon specimen, Ectopistes migratorius, which states:
"Purchased by Mr. James Richardson, of [the] Am. Museum of N. Hist. [American Museum of Natural History], in the flesh, in the New York Market."
Passenger Pigeons are an extinct species; the last member of their species died in 1914. This specimen was collected along the Canadian River in 1889, two and a half decades before they went extinct. The pigeon was shipped to New York for the purpose of being sold as food, where it was being sold in a local meat market. That a staff member of the museum purchased the bird and then added it as a scientific specimen to the museum's collection is fascinating to me. It sparks questions in my mind -- Why did they collect this specimen? Did they have knowledge about the species' decline at this time? Were they in the habit of scouring city markets for different species? Other species have been re-discovered this way, most notably the Coelacanth.
Without data, the specimen, artifact, or piece of art is only that. We might be able to identify it and give it a name or title, but we won't know how that particular piece fits into the larger puzzle that lets us understand our world. We won't know who the artist was or why the piece was created. We won't know where the animal lived or when or be able to discern how it interacted with its environment. The story is truncated, as is any knowledge that we may have gained.
In the process of caring for the Academy's museum collections and archives, it is not just the specimens and artifacts that we are preserving, but the information about those items as well. The relationship between a specimen and its data is protected as these components are not nearly as useful separated from each other.
Dawn Roberts
Collections Manager
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Bird Collections -- Looking Up CloseCreated: 7/27/2013 Updated: 8/9/2016
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Bird watching is a popular activity and one where there are few barriers to participation. Both young and old can participate and from any geographic location; you can watch birds in your backyard through kitchen windows or venture out to more wild areas. With this ready access to living birds, what role do bird collections play?
One of the greatest advantages is that specimens allow for up close inspection, for as long as desired. This can be particularly helpful when you want to study a species that is difficult to find in its habitat, when you're just learning how to identify a species, or when you want to compare features from different individuals.
An Eastern bluebird study skin, Sialia sialis, collected from Diamond Lake, Illinois in 1904.
Bird collections are used for all sorts of research. For instance, museum oology collections were used to identify the effects of DDT on bird egg shells, which lead to banning the use of this hazardous substance. Specimens are used to track changes in a species' range – check out the range maps the next time you open an identification book; data from museum collections are often used in the creation of these maps.
Here is a nest and egg set of a Northern Shoveller, Anas clypeata.
Specimens that are taxidermied in a behavioral posture are utilized frequently for exhibits. These specimens help illustrate behavior and bring them to visitors who may not have the opportunity to see them first hand in the wild. In order to successfully convey the true nature of an animal, taxidermists need an understanding of how musculature works, but also have an understanding of the animal. Extensive observation of living animals aides in the understanding of a particular species' behavior, how an animal moves and balances as its walks, and how it interacts with other animals.
Gambel's quail, Callipepla gambelii, mounted specimen.
The next time you visit the Nature Museum, take a little extra time to study the specimens on display. Note their particular features – the shape of their beaks, the differences in the shape of their feet, the coloration of their feathers. What can you impart from these features about their diet or their activities? Through this observation, you may gain a more thorough understanding of the animals living in this urban nature environment and even spot them more easily in their natural habitat.
Dawn Roberts
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Strategic Plan
Goal 1: Christian Faith, Learning, and Social Responsibility
Since its inception, Gardner-Webb University's educational mission has been profoundly shaped by a commitment to the Christian faith and its Baptist heritage. Over the years a distinctive approach has emerged to teaching and learning that fosters a personal faith in Jesus Christ given expression, at least in part, through a commitment to service to a broken world. Gardner-Webb University will advance this commitment by preparing its faculty and professional staff to engage faith with learning more effectively. Students, faculty and staff will participate in programmatic initiatives intended to foster character, promote social responsibility and proclaim the love of Christ to a hurting world.
- Design and implement opportunities for faculty and professional staff development which will focus on the engagement of Christian faith with learning and social responsibility.
- Develop a Student Service Initiative in which Traditional Undergraduate students can experience an annual thematic service learning or community engagement opportunity (locally or globally) which nurtures character and promotes social responsibility.
- Develop sustainable community partnerships which will model community engagement and provide student opportunities for Objective 2 above.
- Develop a Church Relations Council to support the engagement of Christian faith, learning and social responsibility and to enhance communication and collaboration with the Office of Christian Life and Service, School of Divinity, Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, Office of Church Relations, denominational partners and local congregations.
- Examine purchasing and facilities policies annually to look for ways to increase socially responsible and environmentally friendly purchasing practices and policy development.
- Pursue an endowment for the Center for Christian Ethics and Social Responsibility to support the work of the Center.
Goal 2: Career-Readiness
Gardner-Webb University is well-positioned to make a more effective connection between a solid educational experience and the broad array of skills, competency and knowledge that are necessary to succeed in the marketplace of careers. The University will commit to a bold vision of student career-readiness through the "Professional Readiness Pledge" which rests upon a comprehensive program spanning a student's entire undergraduate career. The program will emphasize the essential skills of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to think broadly and deeply about complex issues, all of which emerge from the richness of a liberal arts education. The University will expand the scope of its Center for Career Development by providing a greater emphasis on the most basic and practical skills needed for an effective job-search and by expanding opportunities for experiential learning. (Experiential learning includes, but is not limited to, internships, studies abroad, field trips, research experience, community-based research, field research, and service learning projects.) The University will also develop systems to collect and share better and more refined data on alumni career paths.
- Create and implement a comprehensive professional readiness program, to include career education and preparation components that would be fully integrated into the undergraduate student experience.
- Develop and implement an experiential education component available to all undergraduates as a component of the Professional Readiness Pledge.
- Collect First Destination data (e.g., gainful employment, graduate study, etc.) from bachelor degree graduates annually and make the information publically available.
- Develop a network of partnerships with employers to accommodate students' needs for networking, professional-readiness, experiential learning, and potential employment opportunities.
- Include within the University's marketing plan clear message points regarding the work of the Center for Career Development and the Professional Readiness Pledge.
- The University will promote and pilot a program to provide release time to designated faculty members who will dedicate their time to more effectively empower students for job placements, acceptance to graduate and professional programs, scholarships and awards, as well as world-changing service at the highest levels of impact. If successful, the model will form the basis for a future endowed program of Student Success Mentors.
Goal 3: Intellectual Vitality
In a national climate where some have questioned the real value of a college education, it is incumbent upon the University not only to provide students with an environment that nurtures genuine intellectual vitality, but to demonstrate the extent to which Gardner-Webb students are achieving their educational goals. With its strong emphasis on the liberal arts and active learning, Gardner-Webb has established a long tradition of equipping students with the skills of critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and broadly-informed perspectives that provide a foundation for success regardless of the chosen profession. The University commits itself to strengthening the key components that promote the intellectual vitality of our students, including the promotion of student engagement, attracting nationally recognized faculty, increasing opportunities for international travel and cross-cultural experiences, a renewed focus on academic rigor, the promotion of 21st century teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, and the assessment of student learning.
The intellectual vitality of the campus is also supported by a vibrant program of student development, which promotes community building, leadership development, and community engagement.
- In order to better communicate to the wider public the extent to which Gardner-Webb students achieve learning goals and demonstrate achievement, the University will expand and enrich its public disclosure of key assessment data, including documented student learning outcomes, placement information and student satisfaction data.
- Develop a comprehensive plan for faculty enrichment in pedagogy and student learning assessment through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
- Develop and implement a mentorship program for new members of the faculty, in order to promote the professional development of new faculty and facilitate orientation to Gardner-Webb culture and ethos.
- Identify, develop, and initiate new programs consistent with the University's mission and identity in conjunction with a review and evaluation of existing programs.
- Expand opportunities for student engagement and experiential learning through a renewed emphasis on international and cross cultural study opportunities, undergraduate research, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and supplemental instruction and tutoring for at-risk students.
- Develop and implement a plan to strengthen partnerships between the Academic and Student Development areas for the purpose of advancing student learning and success.
- Increase the competitiveness of faculty salaries to attract exceptionally qualified candidates and retain outstanding faculty. Average salaries for all ranks will improve in comparison to other North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities at every rank. The University will also strive to maintain its highly competitive benefits package.
- Provide a program of support and development to part-time instructors to aid their efforts toward continuous improvement and pedagogical excellence.
- Annually review the number of full-time teaching faculty in each program to ensure capacity to support the mission of the institution and to ensure the quality of each academic program.
Goal 4: Value and Affordability
Enrollment management and marketing efforts must consistently promote the dual message that Gardner-Webb University offers high-quality educational value for a reasonable investment. The real cost of higher education has become a serious challenge for many families, and the value that our University offers in the marketplace of higher education is not easily understood. It is essential that we articulate our core values and institutional brand pillars within a comprehensive, persistent marketing effort that is consistently and adequately funded. Moreover, the amount of financial support for students must align with our overall enrollment goals.
- Develop a strategic financial plan for long-term sustainability that includes appropriate enrollment targets, a comprehensive fundraising and endowment growth plan, and a clear focus on controlling expenses and realizing operational efficiencies.
- Increase endowed scholarship funds to help students who would benefit from a Gardner-Webb education, but might not be able to afford the investment without additional support.
- Develop long-term tuition discount and revenue targets that ensure sufficient revenue while not placing financial burdens on students.
- Develop enhanced, earlier communications and educational efforts to help families have easy access to, and have a better understanding about available financial resources, resulting in an educational financial plan that is clearly understood, including student loans as part of the investment students and families make.
- Confirm Gardner-Webb's value with both specific success stories and employment and graduate school placement information that make a compelling case for investing in a Gardner-Webb education. (slight language revision)
Goal 5: Online Education
For nearly two decades, Gardner-Webb University has been providing credit-bearing learning experiences through the online medium, particularly through the Graduate School and the Degree Completion Program. With the rapid evolution of educational technology and the increasing demand for alternative modes of delivery, the University will build on what has been learned to enhance the quality and expand the reach of its online programs. The University will provide its faculty with advanced training in online pedagogy and technology with certifications for those who attain levels of excellence. The University will implement comprehensive sets of standards for the design and delivery of online courses, for academic support and student services in the online learning environment, and for assessment of online teaching and learning in order to ensure the quality and consistency of the educational experience for all online students. And because the Gardner-Webb experience is deeply rooted in the context of Christian community, the University will also take steps to cultivate the integration of faith and learning in the online environment.
- Design and implement an "online-faculty development plan" in partnership with the GWU Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), in order to provide quality instruction and support as well as tangible incentives to faculty to pursue development opportunities.
- Adopt the nationally recognized Quality Matters™ (QM) standards for excellence in course design for all online courses and identify and adopt similarly recognized standards for course delivery, student support, and assessment in the online learning environment.
- Review, evaluate, and enhance as needed the current technology infrastructure to ensure its capacity to meet the needs of online students and faculty.
- Design and implement a comprehensive marketing and recruitment plan that includes all online programs.
- Develop Faith-and-Learning components for each program that are consistent with the mission and identity of the University and appropriate to the discipline.
- Identify, develop, and initiate new online programs consistent with the University's mission and identity.
- Study the feasibility of offering a fully online undergraduate degree program with the same academic rigor and integrity which characterizes the traditional on-campus program.
Goal 6: Athletic Integrity and Competitiveness
Intercollegiate athletics nationally stands at a critical crossroads. Decisions made in the next few years at Gardner-Webb and NCAA Division I schools across the country will determine whether athletic programs will maintain integrity and viability consistent with the educational missions of the supporting institutions. Gardner-Webb is committed to the ideal of the student-athlete, for whom competitive excellence is simply one component of a total educational process geared toward the student's overall formation as an educated citizen. Gardner-Webb remains firmly committed to academic integrity across the campus and recognizes its special importance in the context of the student-athlete. Departmental administrative vigilance will continue to ensure compliance with all NCAA Division I regulations. Additionally, the Athletics Department administration is committed to a continuous assessment of internal controls ensuring that athletic competitiveness will never compromise academic rigor and integrity.
The future of Gardner-Webb's athletic programs depends on the ability to attract exceptionally talented student-athletes to campus in an increasingly competitive recruitment environment. Consequently, the University also commits itself to include within the allocation of its limited resources, projects that will enhance athletic facilities and support athletic teams, including the upgrading of existing facilities to meet NCAA Division I requirements. In all endeavors, Gardner-Webb is committed to being a competitive member of the Big South Conference, contributing to the overall success and positive perception of the conference as a whole.
- Continually evaluate athletic budgets (operating and scholarship), making improvements when necessary to maintain these budgets at the conference average in the sports being compared.
- Review, assess and evaluate academic support and standards for student athletes to help ensure academic integrity and affirm the rigor of academic programs.
- The University will develop a set of measures to regularly assess cost and benefits of its athletic programs including both their promotional and educational value as well as their contribution to school spirit and good will within the larger community of University alumni and supporters.
Goal 7: Infrastructure and Learning Environment
Each of these goals will require the support of a strong infrastructure. An attractive and well-equipped campus, a strong library with dedicated faculty librarians, a qualified and competent support staff across campus, and reliable systems of technology are all necessary for the University to flourish and grow. Careful attention will need to be given to hiring the right professionals to help fill the many roles which support student-learning. The University will retain professionals who understand the unique brand of student-centered community that is Gardner-Webb. The University will give careful attention to its campus facilities, making additions and upgrades where needed. A new performing arts center will be a top priority of the University's fund-raising efforts. And the University will maintain and improve the critically important technology infrastructure which promotes wireless internet access across campus and the ever-expanding demands of educational technology.
- Maintain and enhance as applicable, a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure designed to promote and support an on-campus and online learning environment. Assessment of the infrastructure will take into account the physical network design, enterprise systems, applications and software, hardware, training and support.
- Update the master plan for facilities and construction in light of new goals for program development and enrollment growth. Currently priorities for major facility additions include:
- Fine Arts Center
- Natatorium that adequately houses the men's and women's swimming programs, and that includes a diving well, coaches' offices and locker rooms for both programs.
- Renovation of Hamrick Fieldhouse that provides adequate locker facilities, showers and restrooms for soccer, track and cross country, women's lacrosse, and visiting opponents for these sports and football.
- Continuation of the University's comprehensive upgrade of physical accessibility enhancements across campus.
- Periodically evaluate existing laboratory facilities including computer labs, language labs, and science labs for appropriate enhancements, upgrades and expansion.
- Create a wellness campus culture by establishing a Wellness Advisory Council and implementing a variety of wellness initiatives.
- In order to attract the most highly qualified support personnel, the University will increase the competitiveness of salaries for its non-faculty workforce.
- The President in collaboration with the Board of Trustees will develop and implement a training program to better prepare individual trustees to guide the University through the strategic challenges of the 21st


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Archive for April 1st, 2018
The inexplicable inspiration
It is often held that scientific hypotheses are constructed, and are to be constructed, only after a detailed weighing of all possible evidence bearing on the matter, and that then and only then may one consider, and still only tentatively, any hypotheses. This traditional view, however, is largely incorrect, for not only is it absurdly impossible of application, but it is contradicted by the history of the development of any scientific theory. What happens in practice is that by intuitive insight, or other inexplicable inspiration, the theorist decides that certain features seem to him more important than others and capable of explanation by certain hypotheses. Then basing his study on these hypotheses the attempt is made to deduce their consequences. The successful pioneer of theoretical science is he whose intuitions yield hypotheses on which satisfactory theories can be built.
—Fred Hoyle and Raymond Littleton, "On the Internal Constitution of the Stars"


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Air quality is important to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. Most air pollution comes from industry, motor vehicles and domestic wood burning.
EPA plays a role in protecting the community from noise pollution.
Human health and wellbeing relies on the quality of our environment every day.
Our reporting system lets you dob in litterers in cars.
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EPA's organisational strategy sets out five goals and how we'll work with Victorians to achieve them.
EPA welcomes the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into EPA.
EPA works with the community, businesses and other organisations to protect the environment.
EPA recognises staff who are leaders in the areas of air quality, inland water, marine water, waste, landfill, land and groundwater, and odour.
The process to submit complaints about the conduct of an EPA authorised officer.
One way of assessing your current environmental performance is to conduct a waste assessment. A waste assessment will help you to better understand where your efforts will gain most value.
The main aims of a waste assessment are to:
The following are the key tasks involved in a waste assessment:
There are three main stages involved in a waste assessment. These are:
Waste involves the manufacture and discharge or disposal of things that cannot be sold at a profit. The cost of waste management and disposal is almost always much less than the value entrained in the waste. By finding the lost dollars, you will identify the waste reduction and profit increasing opportunities.
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The Rise Up! project aims to create a digital archive of original publications, documents, flyers, posters, and many other materials representing feminist activism from the 1970s to 1990s. Our goal is to help preserve the diversity, vibrancy and radical legacy of this era and to make it accessible online to new generations of activists, students, and researchers.
When our volunteer collective first came together in the fall of 2014, our intention was modest – to digitize three Toronto-based feminist publications from our personal history and collections: Cayenne, Rebel Girls' Rag and the International Women's Day Committee (IWDC) Newsletter.
However, the project rapidly grew into something much more ambitious when we decided to invite others to dig into their own boxes of memorabilia and share their stories as well. We pictured an online archive of feminist activism built by those who had been directly involved.
It's been a challenging and an exciting road. We are encouraged by all those who have already contributed to the Rise Up! project, yet we know the website barely scratches the surface of feminist activism and must continue to be a work in progress. Many different voices and struggles are still missing and incomplete, and we encourage others to contribute materials and to help fill in these many pieces. If you have questions, ideas, or concerns to share, we would also like to hear from you.
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Scott Stewart, Michael Gross, Michael Sun Lee, Andrew Bowen, Ruth Bradley, Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Harley Morenstein, Lorenza Izzo, Shawn Parsons, Ava Acres, Jocelin Donahue, Clare Grant, Aleksa Palladino, Seth Green
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Year of release: 2016
Genres: Comedy
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The music industry is a multi-million empire. We look at top female music artists who are the most richest rappers of 2020 and who have managed to reap big rewards in their rap careers. Though rap is commonly known as the male species playground some female artists have come and conquered in this male dominated field.
Being on top of your game is not an option in the rap and hip-hop genre as the competition is very tough hence you got to be good at it and moreover better at it. The females constantly have to work harder than the men to get recognition which we can blame it on the gender inequality phenomena. But these women below have proved they are talented and just as good as their male counterparts. Here is a list of top 10 richest female rappers in the world in 2018.
10. MC Lyte
This female spit master has been in the game since the late 80's as she started at the tender age of twelve. By the time she was 16, she had released her first album called "Lyte as a rock." This was the first ever album by a female rapper therefore it is correct to say she set the pace for other female MC's. When she is not on the stage her name is Lana Michelle Moorer and her most popular hit single "Cha cha cha" propelled her to fame and prosperity. Her net worth is $8 million according to https://www.thewealthrecord.com.
9. Iggy Azaelia
Iggy Azaelia is a newbie in the rap industry but she has managed to mesmerize the masses with her smooth rhymes and her gorgeous looks. Her music is loved worldwide and because of that, she finds herself among the top ten richest female rappers in the world 2017. The Australian rapper's debut album titled "the new classic" topped five music charts worldwide including the American Hip-hop billboards. She has received a Grammy award nomination and as her music career is just peaking, she is doing pretty well. Some of her songs that you might be familiar with are "Black window", "Work", "Change your life", "Bounce", "Beg for it" "
Fuck love" among others. Her estimated worth is $10 million.
8. Eve
This phenomenal trendsetter has been a favorite for most rap enthusiasts because of her bold and crisp way of rapping. Her name in full is Eve Jihan Jeffers and she owns a Grammy award together with Gwen Steffani for their collaboration on the song "Let me blow your mind." Apart from music she is also involved in other projects such as fashion, she owns a clothing line known as Fetish and she has also been involved in acting, her biggest roles being in the movie the barbershop one and two. Some of her songs are "No No No" "She bad bad" "Grind or die" "gangsta loving" "giving it to you" among others. Eve net worth adds up to $10 million.
7. Salt and Pepa
Salt & Pepa was the first ever all girl rap group. The group came into being in the year 1984. The group consisted of Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Dj Spinderella (Dedra Muriel) who joined them two years later. The trio was one of the best rap groups of that time. They managed to sell a lot of records. They were also very instrumental in the conception of Kirk Franklin's album "God's Property." Their net worth is $15 million.
6. DJ Spinderella
Sandra Denton is her real name and she rose to the top after she joined all girl rap group Salt & Pepa as their DJ. Apart from being a phenomenal rap DJ, she has been a host on radio and she has also done some acting on movies such as "Kazaam" and also "Stay Tuned." The eclectic DJ is said to be worth an estimated $10 million.
5. Bahamadia
Antonia Reed, better known by her stage name Bahamadia comes from Philadelphia. Her debut album was called "Kolage" which topped the Hip hop charts in the United States. She then followed it up with an EP by the name BB queen. She speaks out very passionately about globalism in her rap songs. Some of her music are "total wrecks", "true honey buns", Funk vibe, BeOk, worldplay, Her net worth is a whopping $32 million.
4. Roxanne Shante
This hip hop star was known as the queen of freestyle. She was born Lolita Shante Gooden but took up Roxanne Shante as her stage name. Roxanne would then prove to be a popular name as the singing group UTFO had a song out called "Roxanne Roxanne" and it was this very song that Shante used to retaliate to them by smartly coming up with a reply known as "Roxanne's Revenge." Needless to say the song became a hit and propelled her to musical success. Other songs that were a hit also are Go on girl, big mama, sharp as a knife, have a nice day, this line, fatal attraction, among others.Her estimated worth is roughly $48 million.
3. Missy Elliott
Missy Elliot is one of the world's most loved hip hop star and arguably one of the best all time female hip hop acts in the industry. She is one amongst the Top 10 Richest Female Rappers in The World 2017. Her catchy songs sold millions of records around the world. Some of her most popular hits include "Get your freak on" and "Work it" just to name a few. She won five Grammy awards over the years not to mention all the numerous awards in the hip hop genre. Her net worth adds up to an impressive $50 million.
2. Queen Latifah
The Queen's real name is Dana Elaine Owens and she is singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, model, television producer, record producer, comedienne, . Her first album was released in 1989 catching the attention of hip hop lovers all over the world. She has long been deliberated one of hip-hop's revolutionary feminists. She has collaborated with Will Smith in some of her rap songs and just like Will, she joined the acting career as well. Half of her fortune comes from acting earnings. She has won a golden globe award for her role in the movie "Life support." Also won a Golden Globe award, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination. The beautiful multi talented Queen Latifah is on average worth $60 million.
1. Ladybug Mecca
Ladybug Mecca's real name is Mary Ann Viera. She is from the hip hop group Digable Planet. Their brilliant fuse of hip hop and jazz earned them a lot of popularity and success as their sound was fresh and different to listen to. It was not your ordinary rap songs hence this made them stand out. Some of her songs are rebirth of slick, where Im from, nickel bags, Black ego, 9th wonder, Ooh poor you among others. Because she was part of this great group, she was able to earn good money and her earnings add up to a net worth of $65 million.
These are the few names in the world of richest female rappers 2018. The beauties work extra hard to prove themselves in a male dominated industry and doing good at it too. Though the music keeps evolving, it is no doubt that hip hop remains one of the most loved genres of music.


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Watch a Montage of the Best F-Bombs in Goodfellas
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Like a longshoreman quoting George Carlin during a David Mamet play, Goodfellas has no shortage of cursing, and with the F-bomb being dropped nearly twice per minute, Martin Scorsese's 1990 classic is one of the most profane films of all time. (It's part of the reason why we love it so much!) And while the film is begging to be watched from beginning to end, wouldn't it be nice (and cathartic) to have a bunch of those F-words condensed into a neat little package to watch whenever we're feeling a tad perturbed? Well, to commemorate the 25th Anniversary Edition release today on Blu-ray and Digital HD, the Official Goodfellas Facebook account answered our vulgar prayers and assembled this NSFW compilation of F-bombs being tossed like so many whacked goombas. Enjoy in a safe-for-work environment!
Don't F*&% with Goodfellas! With the F-bomb used nearly twice per minute, it's no wonder why this film is among the most profane of all time…
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Cheap Eats Bar Food: Underpass
Just a quick post this week rather than an in-depth review. Last night we went to the opening of Underpass, a new bar down the bottom of town, and it struck me that it's not a bad place for some drinks and better-than-average bar food to go with it.
On the drinks front they had some pretty great craft brews on tap from Liberty, Panhead and Good George and the food menu was lively and fun. Okay it wasn't Ethiopian enjera, South Indian Thali or anything wildly exotic, but everything we ate was fresh, well cooked and totally enjoyable. Perfect accompaniments to a nice cold beer or glass of wine after work.
The menu will change regularly but it's street food styles and last night we tried the fish sliders (think everything that is great about a dirty old fillet o' fish but replace the nasty processed patty with fresh, well cooked fish and good sauce) chicken satay (tender chicken with just the right amount of peanut sauce to let the chicken still shine through) Veggie soft tacos (bright, light and fresh – I personally needed a tiny bit more kick but that is a preference) and mini meatballs in a luscious full, lightly spiced sauce.
Underpass are committed to keeping all these snacks under $10 each and I think if you went with a group and ordered a couple of each you'd be pretty happy with your mix. Beats the hell out of the curly fries/nachos/salt n pepper squid bar food that graces most drinking holes in Auckland. It's perhaps not the place for a first date but if you want good booze and snacks, which aren't all deep fried and battered, check it out.
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|give away (om forhold) make a gift of
|Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning
|She gave away her antique furniture.
|Somebody ----s something
|Mindre spesifikke uttrykk
|gift, give, present
|give away (om kommunikasjon) make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
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|The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold.
The actress won't reveal how old she is.
Bring out the truth.
He broke the news to her.
Unwrap the evidence in the murder case.
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Something ----s something.
Somebody ----s something to somebody.
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Kansas Democrats support adequate and equitable funding for K-12 public education as required by the Kansas Constitution. There is no higher priority for our tax dollars and there is no higher commitment for Kansas Democrats. We support ending the tax credit program for corporations and individuals which funds scholarships for private K-12 schools.
Kansas Democrats support attracting and retaining professionally licensed teachers. We must fund stellar teacher education programs and provide competitive compensation packages, and reinstate due process for public school teachers.
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Kansas Democrats believe we cannot place all of the burden of increasing costs of higher education on students alone through increasing tuition. We support tuition free community colleges for Kansans.
Kansas Democrats believe that education should be funded responsibly and that education policy should include early childhood through post-secondary education, including vocational and technical education, and comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education.Kansas Democratic Party Platform


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Today, I signed up SOB and me for a camp reunion in September, celebrating 55 years of Camp Wingate. SOB started in 1969. I, in 1971. And one summer in 1974, so did POB.
Camp Wingate. These two words that evoke sweet days of childhood and friends for a lifetime, and it is quite irrelevant whether or not we see each other for decades. Whether or not we were in the same bunk. Whether or not we even overlapped in years. As long as we know people in common, we share the extraordinary experience that is/was Camp Wingate.
I didn't know it at the time. I thought our bedtime was horribly unfair, possibly in violation of the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners. I didn't understand why we couldn't get two toppings on our soft-serve at Dairy Queen (what is wrong with sprinkles on top of the cherry or chocolate dip?) Obviously, prison rations. Oh, and remember the year when there were too many counselors who offered navel-gazing as the evening activity, so that Pearl had to tell counselors to be at the volleyball court and the waterfront?
SOB and I have to stay at a hotel. Those bunks won't do it for our decrepit bodies. I snore, so we will have to have different rooms at those scary drive-by motor lodges in West Yarmouth (SOB, are ya sure?). Worst comes to worst, we are sleeping on the floor of Pearl's house, which we used to call the "Winter House" as distinct from where the family stayed during the summer months while camp was in session.
So, my best friend for those many years (other than POB who stayed for one year and captured my heart) may not come to the reunion. To entice her, I challenged her to a tennis match but using wood racquets. (Where does one find a Jack Kramer anymore?) Years ago, when our friendship was in trouble, we decided not to play the intra-camp tennis tournament. My best friend was sure to beat me soundly. The bunk was on my side but I didn't want that type of division. The bunk was sensing my anger at feelings I couldn't fathom and casting Pat in the role of the villain. And I knew that they were wrong to blame her. I had to deal with how my sense of friendship had morphed into romantic feelings and how afraid I was. I wasn't kind to her during that summer, but I never wanted the bunk to pick sides. We opted never to play that final in the tournament and, in a testament to the principles of Wingate, Pearl told us she was proud of us because we put the embers of a friendship ahead of competition. For the record, I didn't stand a chance against Pat. We all knew it. But I punished her in my own ways. Clearly she never deserved it. I have been a coward all these years because I have never said that I was sorry, that I didn't understand it all until much later and that maybe she felt betrayed by me.
Will my friend do me the honor of playing a set of tennis and win, lose or draw? It is a little unfinished business. I do not care about the outcome. She will win (let's be honest). But I want to face my friend and hug her tightly across the net at the end.
If not at Wingate, then at the court of her choosing. Or we can just meet, hug, cry and talk like I have needed to for over 30 years.


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MONDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- New Canadian research shows that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux, peptic ulcers and related disorders elevates the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
This is now the third large study finding an increased risk of such fractures in people who use these medications. This latest study, reported in the current issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found the longest period of time from starting the drugs to seeing problems emerge.
Physicians and patients may need to curb their enthusiasm for prescribing proton pump inhibitors, which have surged in popularity, experts said.
"Almost all of us gastroenterologists and internists have become complacent about the use of these medications," said Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman, director of research at the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, Weill Cornell Medical Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. "This makes us all take a step back and look at all the patients we have on these medications and ask whether they require still being on this medication, at this dosage, at this frequency. Can we make some alterations in their dosing regimen? Can we switch them? Do they need to be on anything at all at this point?"
An option for patients who can't do without PPIs would be to add osteoporosis medications, added Dr. Elton Strauss, chief of orthopedic trauma and adult reconstruction at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "The other thing is that patients have to be made aware that if they are taking these medications [PPIs], and they drink or smoke or take drugs like prednisone, they don't do well orthopedically."
PPIs are powerful antacid drugs prescribed for peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other related conditions. Brand names include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec and Protonix. The drugs are often taken for indefinite periods of time.
The drugs work by inhibiting secretion of hydrochloric acid; this may affect calcium absorption in the small intestine.
The mechanism by which extended use of proton pump inhibitors increases the risk of fracture is unknown; however, it is most likely due to the acid-inhibiting effects of proton pump inhibitors accelerating the rate of bone mineral loss.
The authors of this study, from University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, examined administrative claims data for 15,792 individuals over 50 who had had osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, vertebra or wrist, then compared them with almost 50,000 controls.
Individuals who had used proton pump inhibitors for seven or more years had almost double the risk of an osteoporosis-related fracture. There was also a 62 percent increased risk of hip fracture after five or more years of using PPIs; the risk of hip fracture jumped to more than quadruple after seven or more years.
"From this newest article, the comfortable zone looks like a length of time longer than the other studies, seven years, which is a nice amount of time. That's enough time for any type of peptic ulcer disease to improve," Schnoll-Sussman said.
Other patients may have to stay on the drugs indefinitely, but some could benefit from diet and other lifestyle modifications, especially for those who have returned to old eating habits after experiencing the benefits of the drugs.
"Some people think, 'If I take PPIs, I can eat garbage all day long,' " Schnoll-Sussman said. "We need to tighten up on those patients. These medications are not without any kind of risk."
Another new study, this one in the Aug. 11/25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, concluded that it is cost-effective to add over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors to the regimens of patients over age 65 with clogged arteries who take long-term, low-dose aspirin. Aspirin carries a risk for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Adding PPIs may also be cost-effective for patients down to the age of 50.
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has more on GERD.


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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
These creamy, cheesy, mashed potatoes are so GOOD, but if you want to take it to the next level, garnish with crispy bacon and chives!
Servings: 10
- 6 lg. russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese softened
- 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1/3 c. diced onion
- 1 lg. egg
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the tops of the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Turn the burner on high and bring water to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a lid. Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- In a large bowl, mash potatoes (I like to use a ricer). Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; using a hand mixer, beat until fluffy.
- Transfer potatoes to a greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
- Turn heat to broil. Remove foil and sprinkle additional cheese over the top of the potatoes if desired, broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.


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I selected this book because I have a keen interest in grief and loss counseling and thought it would be helpful to read a qualitative study that investigates peoples experiences with grief. After reading it, I dont know that I could have selected a better book to meet this purpose. Pearson and Stubbs have written a moving, compassionate, and honest book that addresses grief and loss from the perspective of a diverse group of people. The genesis for the book came when both women, friends since childhood, were responsible for managing the care for family members who were dying. They realized there was little information available to actually prepare people for the role of caretaker for the dying. Most of the literature was written from an academic perspective that focused on the dying person, rather than addressing practical information that would benefit caregivers. As a result, they decided to write the book they wish they had been able to read as they learned how to be caregivers.
Their book is the culmination of interviews conducted with professional and lay caregivers. The stories presented represent a diverse group of grief and loss experiences, including the experiences of adult children, spouses and partners, friends, and professional caregivers like personal care attendants and physicians. The first chapter of the book provides background and context for the book. Written from a feminist perspective, the authors address many of the challenges caregivers face when witnessing the dying process of another person. Based on their personal experiences and the experiences of the people they interviewed, the authors learned three central principles: every death is unique, God is in the details, and the past is prologue (p. 7). These principles are evident throughout the book.
The next fourteen chapters give an overview of the interviews that were conducted. Each chapter tells the story of a person who has provided care, either as a family member, a friend, or a professional caregiver, for a person who was dying. The authors provide context for each persons story but the majority of the chapters consist of each persons actual words and experiences. Pearson and Stubbs do a wonderful job of letting peoples voices shine through so they become real to the reader. The final chapter is a summary of the book that synthesized the authors thoughts and reactions to the interviews.
Although I have personal and professional experience with death and grief, I found I learned something new from each and every chapter. What I really appreciated about these stories was how real and honest the people were. The interviewees were able to talk about the difficulties and challenges of caring for a dying person, while also expressing the sense of honor and privilege they felt about providing such an important and essential service to another person. Its hard to tell if this is a result of the way people told their stories or how the authors framed the finding of their interviews. Regardless, the authors care and respect for the people they interviewed is evident in every sentence of the book.
Although it may sound a bit trite, I think anyone would benefit from reading this book since grief and loss are unifying human experiences. The book is thoughtful, very well written, and well organized. In fact, I think it is so good I will be assigning it as a required text for a graduate level grief counseling course I will be teaching this summer. The book is designed to be read from beginning to end, but each chapter could be read alonealmost like a book of essaysdepending on what the reader wanted. I found that I read the book more slowly than usual just because of the nature of the content. Some of the people interviewed had such tragic grief and loss experiences, including multiple loss experiences, that I had to put the book down for a few days and just think about what I had read. I still think about some of the people and wonder how they are, which only shows the power of the stories and how they are presented. I can think of no ways to improve or enhance this book because it is so well done. I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about other peoples experiences with loss, whether they have never experienced the death of a loved one and want to learn more about it or they want to have their own experiences validated. The authors intention was to write a book that provides information from the survivors perspective about the true phenomenon of being in attendance during dying (p. 4). I believe they more than achieved their goal.
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from León to Santiago de Compostela
A cultural and gastronomic journey through the Green Spain.
Just over three decades ago saw the birth of what the oldest tourist train in Spain is today: El Transcantábrico. Synonymous of elegance and comfort from its beginning, El Transcantábrico Clásico takes travelers back to the golden age of the great railway journeys, accompanied by all comforts and services of the 21st century. Its lounges and cabins, carefully remodeled and decorated, display all their majesty on the winding metre-rail tracks.
An evocative and pleasant atmosphere, a first-class crew and the rich culture and cuisine of Castile and Leon, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia are the pillars that make every trip on El Transcantábrico Clásico a real pleasure for the senses.
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León – Cistierna – Guardo – Villasana de Mena – Bilbao – Santander – Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Arriondas – Oviedo – Candas – Aviles – Gijón – Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela.
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A Cruise On Rails through northern Spain.
The social carriages and cabins on El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo comprise an authentic five-star hotel on rails, with amenities and comforts that will meet the most demanding traveler's expectations. A train that evokes the nostalgia and charm of early 20th century's grand express trains, inspired by memorable works of literature and films, blending in the 21st century's most modern comforts. Gastronomy, landscape, culture, glamour, entertainment and relaxation come together to make this journey a unique and unforgettable experience.
Boarding El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo is like going back in time to the 1920s, when the legendary Pullman coaches, today the social carriages of this train, first rolled along the tracks.
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Peer Review of Teaching Program
The Objective of the Peer Review of Teaching Program is to help faculty members develop and document their teaching. PRTP is designed to support faculty in the development of a community of scholars who write about the intellectual work involved in their teaching and who share that writing with interested colleagues. Download the PRTP 2019-2020 Brochure to learn more!
The Peer Review of Teaching Program has been in existence at Kansas State University since 1999. This program has been a part of a larger project that originated at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was funded jointly by the PEW foundation and the Provost's Office. PEW Foundation funding for the project ended in 2004. Because the program has been so beneficial to participants and the University in so many ways, a decision was made to continue it through funding from the Provost's Office.
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Renkaede is maximizing your resource efficiency throughout the raw material life cycle by tolling, in order to get the greatest added value.
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We were founded in 1997 as "Alutrade"; we initially focused on the physical marketing of customer specific drawing profiles concerning different sectors for small and medium-sized enterprises. We rapidly mentioned, that there is a huge demand of a variety of aluminum profiles in accordance with different requirements. As a result we started to offer an added value to our customers by offering surface treatment and processing.
In 2004 we expanded our product portfolio with standard profiles for serial production as drop shipments. This was one important milestone to start the distribution of high volumes to a wider customer base.
One year later, in 2005, we completed the aluminum product portfolio by offering flat products, to entirely meet the demand of aluminum products.
Since now, we are a professional provider of aluminum products, which offers an optimal alternative to aluminum production plants.
In 2006 we started to provide primary aluminum products to our suppliers, what encouraged us to think big and focus on global trading activities.
With the primary objective to offer a one stop solution to our global customer base, we expanded into secondary raw material industries in 2008. Therefore, we were able to offer services along the entire life cycle of aluminum.
Nevertheless, business activities have been limited to trading, supply management and lean management with focus on recycling processes, whereby we covered the direct supply chain in direct sales from supplier to customer.
Now, since we have the expertise along the entire raw material cycle of aluminum, all business processes are now able to network with each other as well as offer raw material services to the entire external supply chain.
Following the successful testing of this "Intelligent Resourcing" approach, we have decided to extend aluminum activities to the metal sector and to expand it into other sectors such as energy, chemicals and agriculture, in accordance with the principle of corporate social responsibility. The new business model requires a new name, "Renkaede", which means "pure supply chain".
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Found in various Marvel Comics Group magazines with a cover date of November 2008 are some advertisements for a nice, upbeat and empowering clothing line for young women that could possibly also appeal to non-comic book fans.
Then, insider gag about the Invisible Woman aside, some tool had to go and ruin it.
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Twin Cities Archdiocese Removes 1 Priest, Reinstates AnotherThe Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is reinstating one priest and removing another from active ministry. Interim Archbishop Bernard Hebda said Wednesday the Rev. Joseph Gallatin was removed after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.
Church Restricts Priest's Ministry After ReviewThe Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has restricted the ministry of a priest who has been on a leave of absence during a review of clergy files. Archbishop John Nienstedt says he's limited the Rev. Joseph Gallatin's ministry so he won't be involved with minors.
Archdiocese: 2 Priests On Leave Pending Review The St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese says two pastors are taking leaves as a result of an ongoing review of clergy files. The Rev. Joseph Gallatin is pastor at the Church of St. Peter in Mendota. The Rev. Mark Wehmann is pastor at St. Boniface in Minneapolis.


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Ah, the holiday season. It's the time of year when people of differing ethnicities, religions, and pro-sport affiliations are all brought together in our nation's airports and on our highways, creating massive confusion and annoyance. We at Better World Club want you to have a pleasant experience during the crush of holiday travel. Sadly, this is impossible. However, we have a few suggestions to make your holiday travel more tolerable:
1) If you're flying, try to book a nonstop flight. You'll reduce the chance of weather-related delays if you don't have to land more than once. If you can't fly nonstop, try to book flights through fair-weather hubs like Atlanta, Houston, or Phoenix. And hey, in the unlikely event that you encounter weather delays in one of these airports, you'll have the opportunity to explore the sights of, um... Atlanta, Houston, or Phoenix. Okay, never mind.
2) Book an early morning flight -- early flights are statistically more "on time" than those later in the day. (This isn't hard to understand: are you more likely to get to work early or leave early? Wait...I think that proves the opposite, so just take our word for it.)
3) Try to avoid checking bags when you fly. More people are checking in luggage because of new rules regarding liquids, gels, and creams in carry-on bags (see Story above). The good news: while more luggage is being lost by baggage handlers, their dry skin and rough elbows have decreased dramatically.
4) "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." This is what you'll be muttering to yourself if you don't stop the car every once in a while to take a break. When driving, take a break every two hours or 100 miles, especially if you are traveling with children and/or pets.
5) Driving around in circles is no fun, unless you're a NASCAR driver. Assuming you aren't sponsored by Hardee's or Wonder Bread, the best way to avoid getting lost is to figure out your route in advance. Better World Club offers maps and trip routings. You can also try online mapping resources like Mapquest, Google Maps, Michelin, Green Maps, or Google Earth.


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Situated in the city centre, close to the city's best shops, clubs, bars and restaurants. The famous V&A Waterfront is only a 15-minute walk (3-minute drive) away as is the cable car to the top of Table Mountain. The beaches of Cape Town are a 15 minute drive, whilst Cape Town International Airport is just 25 kms away.All the rooms are large, with dark, polished wood furniture & dark-coloured matching carpets and bedspreads. The rooms are in very good condition as are the bathrooms. All rooms have satellite TV, a writing desk and chair, and offer room service.Situated in the lower ground floor, this large restaurant serves both breakfast and dinner. It is very modern, with tiled flooring, marble tables and dark, wood chairs, serving international cuisine. A good wine menu is also available.A 10-storey modern building with the hotel entrance situated on a pedestrian square.The lobby is medium in size, and has a traditional feel to its design, with its polished wood floor and seating area for guests. The wood reception desk is to the left of the lobby.A good 4-star hotel in the middle of Cape Town. Ideal for anyone wanting to be in the thick of things, and close to all of the city's best attractions. A complimentary shuttle service is available to the St. Georges sister hotel, the Ritz, where there is an outdoor pool. (AHJ 0808)The extra bed for children in a Superior room is a sofa bed and not a single bed.(c) Donvand Limited 2013
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After over 40 years of practice, Steve has developed a simple philosophy, "I focus on what the client wants to accomplish and then help them accomplish those goals using the right legal tools". Steve has worked on multimillion dollar transactions and represented large companies as well as individuals and small businesses. He enjoys helping his clients to help them with their estate planning, business succession planning or real estate matters. Steve also finds it very rewarding to work with families who have lost a loved one to make the probate or succession process as easy as possible.
Steve grew up on a small farm in Harmony, Minnesota, graduated summa cum laude from Mankato State College (now Minnesota State University, Mankato) and received his law degree magna cum laude from the University of Michigan in 1974. After working with a large law firm in the Twin Cities, Steve decided that the rural life was for him and joined the firm in Olivia in 1979. Steve is certified as a real property specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is a title insurance agent.
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The Verbal Behavior Approach
How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders
Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen2017, Audio Book, 376 minutes, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-857-2
Talk to Me
Conversation Strategies for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Speech and Language Impairments
Heather Jones2014, Paperback / softback, 8.62in x 6.81in / 219mm x 173mm, 168pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-428-72014, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-898-52017, Audio Book, 258 minutes, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-722-0
Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety
A Guide to Successful Stress Management
Nick DubinThis book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS. He explores key problem areas that can lead to anxiety such as lack of social skills. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 224pp, CA$28.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-895-52009, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$28.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-922-42017, Audio Book, 411 minutes, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-058-0
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Tony AttwoodThis is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome, with a new introduction explaining the DSM-5. It brings together information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Drawing on case studies from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, the book is authoritative and extremely accessible. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.85in / 244mm x 174mm, 416pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-669-22006, Ebook, ePUB, 416pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-559-22019, Audio Book, 1108 minutes, CA$29.95ISBN: 9781529374957
Blue Bottle Mystery
An Asperger Adventure
Kathy HoopmannThis is a fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 96pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-978-32000, Ebook, ePUB, 96pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-169-32017, Audio Book, 75 minutes, CA$15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-078-8