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About the region
Strategically located midway between New York City and Boston, Central Connecticut is a socioeconomically diverse region of nearly one-quarter million persons with a variety of landscapes and a rich history in manufacturing, education, health care, and media.
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About CCRPA
The Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) is the regional and metropolitan planning organization for the cities of Bristol and New Britain and the towns of Berlin, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, and Southington. For over 45 years, CCRPA has worked with government, business, and the public to develop a vision for the region and resolve its challenges. The Agency's mission is to plan and promote regional policies and programs to enhance the vitality, accessibility, and quality of life in our communities.
To contact staff about a specific program, please consult the staff directory. For general inquiries, click Get involved (above).
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An engaged public is key to planning. We employ a variety of engagement strategies, including in-person, mail, and online surveys; focus groups; stakeholder committees; and secondary research. In addition to these formal techniques, we are open to and actively seek public input in all stages of the planning process. If you have questions, comments, or would like to help out, we want to hear from you! Here are a couple ways you can get involved:
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February 16, 2018North Korea
The U.S. military is prepared for a number of contingencies with regard to North Korea, but the best path forward is diplomacy aimed at denuclearization.
July 28, 2016Brazil
The Olympics will likely go smoothly, but spending and construction for the games will burden the city for years to come, says journalist Juliana Barbassa.
April 28, 2016Brazil
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's impeachment, if it moves forward, will not bring political stability but raise a new set of challenges, says CFR's Matthew Taylor.
October 22, 2015Argentina
The next president is likely to take a more market-friendly, pragmatic approach to the country's economic challenges, says Eurasia Group's Daniel Kerner.
May 19, 2015Americas
Mexico, Peru, and Chile would benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership if their economies can begin to produce more value-added goods in a competitive way, says CFR's Shannon K. O'Neil.
April 8, 2015Americas
The U.S.-Cuba rapprochement means that leaders at the upcoming Summit of the Americas can focus less on regional tensions and more on issues such as trade, immigration, and security, says CFR's Shann…
April 3, 2015Brazil
The corruption scandal rocking oil giant Petrobras has far-reaching consequences for Brazil's economy, says Eurasia Group's director for Latin America, João Augusto de Castro Neves.
February 18, 2015Argentina
The death of an Argentine prosecutor reveals deeper problems in the country's political system, says expert Sergio Berensztein.
January 12, 2015Haiti
Five years after a devastating earthquake, Haiti remains plagued by a weak political system and flawed reconstruction process, says former correspondent Jonathan M. Katz.
December 19, 2014Cuba
The opening of U.S. diplomatic ties with Cuba will bring real change to the island and raise Washington's stature in the region, says CFR's Julia Sweig.

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December 20, 2012
By KENNETH MILLER
LAWT Staff Writer
One of the most treasured Urban League affiliates in the history of one of the nations oldest civil rights organizations, The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) will soon name Nolan V. Rollins as its new president.
Rollins has a deep-rooted history in the Urban League, having served the organization in a variety of capacities, including most recently as president & CEO of Urban league of Greater New Orleans.
He will replace Blair Taylor, who after seven years as president resigned in July 2012 to accept a global executive position for Starbucks in Seattle, Washington.
The LAUL is among the affiliates in 100 U.S. cities for the Urban League, which is 102 years old and considered one of the nation's leading civil rights organizations.
Rollins will assume an LAUL staff of over 300 and a budget in excess of $25 million; the 90-year-old Los Angeles Urban League is one of America's largest civil rights entities.
Rollins has held positions such as senior vice president of economic and community development for the Baltimore affiliate where he successfully implemented all economic and community development strategies.
He worked with corporations and foundations to support financial empowerment programs, and was instrumental in fostering business partnerships to increase local minority business.
He also drafted bond bills for capital build-outs and rehabilitation, and oversaw $2.5 billion for economic and inclusion opportunities. From 2001-2004, Rollins served on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore affiliate while concurrently serving as the eastern region vice president and treasurer of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP). He was a founder of NULYP and served as its first president. Rollins currently represents NULYP on the National Urban League Board of Trustees, where he serves on the Program, Affiliate Services and Strategic Planning committees.
Rollins earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Virginia State University and was honored with the Community Service Award and the Outstanding Public Administrators Award. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Legal Ethics and Historical Studies from the University of Baltimore, and received his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.
During law school, Rollins was associate justice of the Honor Court, a member of the Judicial Review Board and a Student Bar Association representative.
A native of Baltimore, Rollins is accompanied to New Orleans by his wife, attorney and legislative expert Michelle Burks-Rollins, and their son, Mason.
He was active on the boards and committees of several civic, cultural and philanthropic organizations including the Walters Art Museum's African American Steering Committee, One World Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Henry Simmons Lodge #379.
While in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, Rollins urged for more Black inclusion during the recovery period.
"(Blacks) don't see themselves as being a part of the recovery economy and getting real opportunity," Rollins said then in 2005.
A formal announcement of Rollins appointment will be soon confirmed by both the National Urban League and the LAUL.


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Mustang MonthlyNews & Views
2011 Shelby GT350 - Mustang Main Feature
The First Car From The New Shelby American Pays Homage To The Shelby Mustangs From The Past
You knew it had to happen sooner or later. After the past half-decade of GT500s, Hertz cars, Shelby GTs, and Super Snakes, Carroll Shelby has dusted off his original and most famous Mustang moniker of all for a brand-new 2011 version of the fabled GT350. And like the original, it will have more horsepower than the standard Mustang GT (much more this time around) and it will be built at Shelby American.
Yes, you read that right. This is the first car from the new Shelby American, formerly Shelby Automobiles. According to Carroll Shelby, reverting to the original Shelby American name, as used from 1962 to 1969, will better connect the company's current vehicles to the historic Shelby vehicles of the past, including the GT350.
The GT350 name is special to Carroll Shelby. He remembers how he came up with it for his performance version of the '65 Mustang Hi-Po fastback: "We had about 12 meetings with Ford to name the car," Carroll told us. "I finally asked someone how far it was to the building across the parking lot. He said, 'About 345 feet.' So I said, 'It's the GT350-we don't have enough time or money to keep discussing it.'"
Timing had a lot to do with holding back the GT350 name. "Right now is the right time for a new GT350," said Shelby American president Amy Boylan. "We wanted to wait until Ford came out with the upgraded performance for the Mustang GT (412hp from a new 5.0-liter engine for 2011-see page 16). And it's a 45th anniversary model, so everything is aligned perfectly."
The original '65 Shelby GT350 was introduced to the automotive press at Riverside Raceway on January 27, 1965. The 2011 GT350 was slated to be introduced almost exactly 45 years later, on January 18, 2010, during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the first orders will be taken.
Like the original, all 2011 GT350s will be white with Guardsman Blue stripes and manual transmission, in this case a new six-speed. However, unlike the originals, which were basically race cars for the street with loud side exhaust and no back seat, the 2011 version showcases modern performance technology. In '65, the GT350's Cobraized small-block boasted 35 horsepower more than the Mustang's regular-production 289 High Performance engine. This time around, thanks to Ford Racing's Whipple supercharger, the GT350 will sport nearly 200 more horsepower than the 2011 Mustang GT's new 5.0-liter powerplant.
"To be honest, we don't have the final power numbers yet," Boylan confessed in late December. "We're hoping for 600. In fact, Carroll is demanding 600."
As you'd expect from a car with such a performance heritage, the new GT350 will be equipped with the latest handling and braking technology. Shelby American's Vince LaViolette used his experience in developing post-title Super Snake and Shelby SR packages to add a Ford Racing suspension plus caster/camber plates for precise alignment. Brakes are from Baer, incorporating 6-piston front calipers and Eradispeed rear rotors, both cooled by functional ducting.
For the exterior design, Boylan recruited her old friend Larry Woods from Mattel. A Hot Wheels designer for 40 years, Woods worked with LaViolette to create the GT350's unique front fascia, hood, side rockers, and rear fascia, all of which will be supplied by Classic Design Concepts. "It was a great team effort," Boylan says. "It looks retro but still looks new and modern. The thing we're most excited about is that it incorporates all of the greatest elements from Carroll's best Mustangs of the 1960s - things like the '65 R-Model front fascia, '67 hood scoop and grille, and '69 center-exiting exhaust."
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Boylan is especially proud of the unique Borla exhaust system, which ends with a pair of 3 1/2-inch round tips at the center of the rear valance. "Borla out-did themselves with this one," Amy says. "They're artists when it comes to exhaust quality and sound. They gave us just the right rumble. I was walking through the building when they started the GT350 and I thought it was one of the vintage cars."
Boylan points out that the front fascia on the GT350 prototype has a three-piece front fascia, but it'll be one-piece for production. Likewise, the 19-inch wheels, made by Cragar, the same company that manufactured the optional five-spokes for the '65 GT350, will be slightly revised for production to clear the Baer six-piston calipers. Shown here in white, the production calipers will be nickel-plated to match the wheels
Woods treatment at the rear, with a black-out center panel, lessens the angular appearance of the new Mustang's taillights, something most enthusiasts will welcome. Don't be surprised if the rear fascia, along with other GT350 components, show up in future Shelby Performance Parts catalogs.
Boylan says the interior is a throw-back to the '69 Shelby, with black high-back buckets with red stitching along with a red, white, and blue insert. "GT350" is embroidered in the seat back with Carroll Shelby's signature in the head rest. Also included are GT350 sill plates, dash plate with the car's sequential serial number, and an A-pillar gauge package with fuel pressure, oil pressure, and boost gauges.
Something else that the new GT350 shares with its predecessor is the fact that it will be built at the Shelby American facility in Las Vegas, just like the earlier GT350s were assembled at Shelby American's hangar at the Los Angeles airport from 1965-1967. There are two ways to order a 2011 Shelby GT350. Thanks to Shelby American's relationship with Ford, you can order one from your Ford dealer, who can have the car drop-shipped at Shelby American for the installation of the $33,995 GT350 package (over the cost of the Mustang GT). Shelby will then ship the car back to your dealer for delivery. Or you can buy a white 2011 Mustang GT with the six-speed manual transmission and ship it to Shelby American yourself, much the same as GT500 Super Snake conversions.
So what does Carroll Shelby think of the latest rendition of his GT350 "I like it a lot," he says. "It has enough of the old and enough of the new."
That is particularly pleasing for Amy Boylan to hear. "GT350 is the most special of his Mustangs. Carroll turns 87 in January, so we wanted to make sure we had the right car at the right time. We don't have the luxury of three years down the road. I hope he makes it to 100, and in that case there could be a next generation GT350. But if there isn't, at least we've met our goal of fulfilling the destiny of Carroll Shelby. I think we've done that with this GT350."
Built To Race
The original '65 GT350 was designed as a race car; Shelby built street versions only because the SCCA said at least 100 had to be sold to the public to make the car legal for road-racing. Two of the first GT350s were competition models, known today as R-Models, with 5R001 winning the 1965 SCCA B-Production national championship with driver Jerry Titus, whose job as an editor at Sports Car Graphic provided needed exposure for Shelby's venture into Mustangs.
To pay homage to Titus, every 2011 GT350 will come with a set of decals in the trunk, including "Jerry Titus" driver decals for the roof and round "meatball" door decals with Titus numbers 36B and 61B.
With so much R-Model history, we had to ask if there could be a competition version of the 2011 GT350 in the future. "There could be," Amy Boylan told us. "To be honest, we've been putting 200 percent of our energy toward building this prototype. But it could be turned into an R-Model pretty fast. Remove the back seat, put in a roll bar and some harnesses, and you've got an R-Model."
2011 Shelby GT350 Specifications
- Shelby/Ford Racing/Whipple supercharger
- Shelby/Ford Racing suspension
- Caster/camber plate kit
- Shelby/Baer 6-piston front brake kit
- Shelby/Baer Eradispeed rear rotor upgrade
- Unique Shelby/Borla center exit exhaust
- 19-inch Cragar wheels
- Goodyear performance tires
- Shelby GT350 short-throw shifter
- Front fascia, including grille and GT350 badging
- Rear fascia, including GT350 badging
- Taillight trim
- Rear decklid filler panel
- Side rockers with integrated scoops
- Guardsman Blue side and over-the-top stripes
- Fender badging
- Engine plate and cap sets
- Unique Shelby GT350 interior
- Dash plate with sequential serial number
- GT350 sill plates
- A-pillar gauge package with fuel pressure, oil pressure, and boost
- Shelby/Baer rear brake kit
- Watts link rear suspension
- Goodyear street race tires
- Shelby high-performance cooling package
- Painted stripes
- Custom interior upgrade
- Shelby/Kicker premium sound system
- Exclusive interior with console cover, shift boot, steering wheel, and seat upholstery


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Academic-Year Governor's Schools
The Virginia Department of Education, in conjunction with localities, sponsors regional Academic-Year Governor's Schools that serve gifted high school students during the academic year. Currently, 19 Academic-Year Governor's Schools provide students with acceleration and exploration in areas ranging from the arts, to government and international studies, and to mathematics, science, and technology.
The Academic-Year Governor's Schools have developed innovative ways to serve their students. Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology, Central Virginia Governor's School, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, Roanoke Valley Governor's School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are housed in their own facilities. Other Academic-Year Governor's Schools share campuses with high schools, community colleges/universities, or professional organizations. The Governor's School for the Arts in Norfolk shares facilities at the Wells Theatre and with the Virginia Ballet. Several new schools are using interactive television to link multiple high school sites. A. Linwood Holton Governor's School is the commonwealth's first completely virtual Governor's School. Daily, students in more than 24 high schools in 13 counties in Southwest Virginia are taught through an Internet connection using a variety of software. Commonwealth Governor's School uses compressed video technology and coordinated large group activities to produce a community of learners at multiple sites across three counties.
Academic-year Governor's Schools
Click a region on the map to a school page or use the links below.
- A. Linwood Holton Governor's School
- Appomattox Regional Governor's School for Arts & Technology
- Blue Ridge Governor's School
- Central Virginia Governor's School for Science & Technology
- Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine & Environmental Science
- Commonwealth Governor's School
- Governor's School for the Arts
- Jackson River Governor's School
- Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government & International Studies
- Massanutten Governor's School for Integrated Environmental Science & Technology
- Mountain Vista Governor's School
- New Horizons Governor's School for Science & Technology
- Piedmont Governor's School
- Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science & Technology
- Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
- Southwest Virginia Governor's School for Science, Mathematics & Technology
- The Governor's School of Southside Virginia
- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
- The Governor's School at Innovation Park
Complete list of Academic Year Governor's Schools-This is a Word document. - with location and contact information
More about Academic Year Governor's Schools
The Virginia Board of Education must approve proposals for new or expanding Governor's Schools. In 1998, the board passed Procedures for Initiating Academic-Year Governor's Schools (PDF) to direct the actions of regional planning groups. Each school creates a program tailored to the needs of its students. Academic-Year Governor's Schools vary in format. While three are full-day programs, fulfilling all requirements students need to graduate, most are part-time programs. Students in these schools spend a portion of their day at the Governor's Schools but rely on their high schools to provide other programming required for graduation. Students use computers, robotics, and other current technology in laboratory activities; they conduct in-depth research, work with other students to develop special projects and performances, and alongside mentors in business, industry, government, and universities gaining experiences that enhance their understanding of the content as well as contemporary career options.
Faculties for the Academic-Year Governor's Schools are selected based on advanced degrees, professional experience, and training and/or experience with gifted high school students. Most teachers have the gifted add-on endorsement that represents post-graduate training in gifted education, and several are certified through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Each school is responsible for providing staff development to extend its teachers' knowledge and use of innovative teaching strategies, technology, and contemporary subject matter. See Licensure Regulations for School Personnel for more information.
The Academic-Year Governor's Schools are established as "joint schools" by Virginia school law. As such, they are typically managed by a regional governing board of representatives from the school boards of each participating division. The regional governing board is charged with developing policies for the school including the school's admissions process. While these processes differ from school to school, all applicants are assessed using multiple criteria by trained evaluators who have experience in gifted education and the focus area of the specific Academic-Year Governor's School. Students can only attend an Academic-Year Governor's School program if their school division is a participating public school division and the students are selected by the Academic-Year Governor's School program through a competitive admission process. Transferring or students in military families should inquire with school division school counselors as to the availability of Academic-Year Governor's School programs in that school division and the application timeline.
- Navigating Gifted Education and Governor's School Programs as a Military Transfer Student Briefing (PDF)
- Military Families
The Virginia Department of Education oversees and evaluates the Academic-Year Governor's Schools. Each school is evaluated through the use of evaluation rubrics designed to determine the effectiveness in curriculum, professional development, program design, guidance and counseling, identification and selection process, and facilities. A full-site evaluation team visits each school every six years.


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Joshua B Bederson, MD
- PROFESSOR AND SYSTEM CHAIR | Neurosurgery
Research Topics:Brain, Brain Imaging, Imaging
Joshua B. Bederson, MD, is the Leonard I. Malis, MD / Corinne and Joseph Graber Professor of Neurosurgery and System Chair for the Department of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Health System. An expert in skull-base and cerebrovascular surgery, his specialty interests include surgical treatments of complex intracranial and spinal pathology such as meningiomas, skull base tumors and aneurysms, schwannomas, craniopharyngiomas, pituitary tumors, giant intracranial aneurysms, acoustic neuromas, neurovascular compression syndromes such as trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformations, and trans-nasal minimally invasive brain surgery. His vascular practice includes treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery disease, moyamoya disease and extracranial-intracranial bypass procedures. Dr Bederson has performed more than 4,000 neurosurgical operations at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Bederson joined the faculty in 1992 as the Director of the The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders and served as Vice-Chair from 2001 to 2008 and Director of the Residency Program from 2002 to 2009. He became Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in 2008.
Dr. Bederson earned his medical degree and completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of California in San Francisco. While a resident, he did advanced study programs in neuropathology at the University of Torino in Italy, as well as microvascular and skull-base neurosurgery at the University Hospitals of Zurich, Switzerland, and the University Medical Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He also completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
At The Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Bederson was the first neurosurgeon to receive an NIH-RO1 as principal investigator. He established the first basic science laboratory in the Department of Neurosurgery, developing models of stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage. An advocate of collaboration with other accomplished physicians and scientists at Mount Sinai, Dr. Bederson developed one of the first interdisciplinary clinical programs with the Department of Neurology Stroke Program, and fostered collaborative efforts with the Department of Otolaryngology, the Tisch Cancer Institute, and the Translational Neuroscience Center. Now the Neurosurgery Simulation Core, Dr. Bederson launched the Brain Surgery Simulation Program in 2012.
Dr. Bederson previously served as the President of the New York Society for Neurosurgery and was Chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurosurgeons Cerebrovascular Section. Dr. Bederson is currently Chair of the American Heart Association's writing group on subarachnoid hemorrhage. In 2019, Dr. Bederson was honored at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting as the Cerebrovascular Section's M. Gazi Yasargil Lecturer.
Follow Dr. Bederson on Twitter: @JoshBedersonMD
In The News
Dr. Bederson discusses using cutting edge technology to treat patients more effectively. "The technology has made surgeries safer," said Dr. Bederson. Watch the full METROFOCUS video.
Dr. Bederson performed emergency surgery on the New York police officer stabbed in the head on April 17. Read the full New York Times article.
Dr. Bederson and his work on treating meningiomas were recently profiled in The Daily News feature, The Daily Check Up. View the article.
Neurological Surgery
Clinical Focus
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acoustic Neuroma Removal
- Arnold-Chiari Syndrome
- Astrocytoma
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Metastasis
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor And Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor And Brain Cancer-Adult
- Brain Tumors
- Brain, Spine Tumors
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Cavernous Malformations
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Chiari Malformation
- Cholesteatoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Chordoma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Craniotomy
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (DAVF)
- Endovascular Embolization
- Epidermal Cyst
- Galactorrhea
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Hemangioma
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypopituitarism
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)
- Low Back Pain
- Melanoma
- Meningioma
- Microvascular Clipping
- Microvascular Occlusion
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Neurofibromatosis
- Panhypopituitarism
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Diseases
- Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor/Cancer
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
MD, Univ. of California, San Francisco
Residency, Surgery, University of California Hospitals
Residency, Surgery, Univ. of California, San Francisco
Fellowship, Microneurosurgery, Zurich Univ Hospital
Fellowship, Neurovascular, Barrow Neurological Institute
M. Gazi Yasargil Lecturer
Super Doctors
Top Doctors Cancer
Top Doctors
Distinguished Alumnus, Class of 1979
Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area
John Greene Research Award
Resident Award
Henry B. Newman Award
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
Cerebrovascular Laboratory
Developing models of stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Brain Surgery Simulation
Developing simulation for the training and assessment of neurosurgeons.
Binello E, Bederson JB, Kleinman GM. Hemangiopericytoma: collision with meningioma and recurrence. Neurol Sci 2010 March 3;.
Meyers PM, Schumacher HC, Higashida RT, Derdeyn CP, Nesbit GM, Sacks D, Wechsler LR, Bederson JB, Lavine SD, Rasmussen P. Reporting standards for endovascular repair of saccular intracranial cerebral aneurysms. Stroke 2009 May; 40(5): 366-379.
Sehba FA, Flores R, Muller A, Friedrich V, Chen JF, Britz GW, Winn HR, Bederson JB. Adenosine A(2A) receptors in early ischemic vascular injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Neurosurg 2009 Nov;.
Gilad R, Fatterpekar GM, Gandhi CD, Winn HR, Patel AB, Bederson JB, Naidich TP. Intracranial tumors: cisternal angle as a measure of midbrain compression for assessing risk of postembolization clinical deterioration. Radiology 2009 Jun; 251(3): 892-900.
Bederson JB, Batjer HH, Connolly ES, Dacey RG, Dion JJ, Diringer M, Duldner J, Harbaugh RE, Patel AB, Rosenwasser RH. Guidelines for the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a statement for healthcare professionals from a special writing group of the Stroke Council, American Heart Association. Stroke 2009 Mar; 40(3): 994-1025.
Eloy JA, Carneiro E, Vibhute P, Genden EM, Bederson JB, Som PM. A rare prevertebral ordinary lipoma presenting as obstructive sleep apnea: CT and MR imaging findings. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2008 Sept; 134(9): 1001-1003.
Gandhi CD, Gilad R, Patel AB, Haridas A, Bederson JB. Treatment of ruptured lenticulostriate artery aneurysm. J Neurosurg 2008 Jul; 109(1): 28-37.
Eloy JA, Carai A, Patel AB, Genden EM, Bederson JB. Combined endoscopic-assisted transclival clipping and endovascular stenting of a basilar trunk aneurysm: Case Report. Neurosurgery 2008 Mar; 62(3 Suppl 1): 142-144.
Reis C, Genden EM, Bederson JB, Som PM. A rare spontaneous osteosarcoma of the calvarium in a patient with long-standing fibrous dysplasia: CT and MR findings. Br J Radiol 2008 Feb; 81(962): e31-e34.
Eloy JA, Bederson JB. A rare prevertebral ordinary lipoma presenting as obstructive sleep apnea: computed tomographic and resonance imaging findings. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2008 Sep; 134(9): 1001-1003.
Eloy JA, Fatterpekar GM, Bederson JB, Shohet MR. Intracranial mucocele: an unusual complication of cerebrospinal fluid leakage repair with middle turbinate mucosal graft. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2007 Aug; 137(2): 350-352.
Eloy JA, Bederson JB, Smouha EE. Petrous Apex aspergillosis as a long-term complication of cholesterol granuloma: case report and review of the literature. Laryngoscope 2007 Jul; 117(7): 1199-1201.
Sehba FA, Friedrich V, Makonnen G, Bederson JB. Acute cerebral vascular injury occurs after subarachnoid hemorrhage and its prevention by administration of a nitric oxide donor. J Neurosurg 2007 Feb; 106(2): 321-329.
Sehba FA, Bederson JB. Mechanisms of acute brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neurol Research 2006; 28(4): 381-398.
Sarkiss CA, Philemond S, Lee J, Sobotka S, Holloway TD, Moore M, Costa AB, Gordon EL, Bederson JB. Neurosurgical Skills Assessment: Measuring Technical Proficiency in Neurosurgery Residents through Intraoperative Video Evaluations. World neurosurgery 2015 Dec;.
Oermann EK, Rubinsteyn A, Ding D, Mascitelli J, Starke RM, Bederson JB, Kano H, Lunsford LD, Sheehan JP, Hammerbacher J, Kondziolka D. Using a Machine Learning Approach to Predict Outcomes after Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations. Scientific reports 2016; 6.
Mascitelli JR, Wilson N, Shoirah H, De Leacy RA, Furtado SV, Paramasivam S, Oermann EK, Mack WJ, Tuhrim S, Dangayach NS, Meyer SA, Bederson JB, Mocco J, Fifi JT. The impact of evidence: evolving therapy for acute ischemic stroke in a large healthcare system. Journal of neurointerventional surgery 2016 Jan;.
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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Bederson during 2019 and/or 2020. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Equity (Stock or stock options valued at greater than 5% ownership of a publicly traded company or equity of any value in a privately held company)
- Blink TBI; Endostream Medical; RIST NEUROVASCULAR; Radical Catheter technologies; Surgical Theater, LLC; cerebrotech; serenity medical; synchron
Industry-Sponsored Lectures: MSSM faculty occasionally give lectures at events sponsored by industry, but only if the events are free of any marketing purpose.
- Brainlab; Carl Zeiss Group; Surgical Theater, LLC
Other Activities: Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership.
- Blink TBI; Cerebrotech; Endostream Medical; RIST Neurovascular; Radical Catheter Technologies, inc; Surgical Theater, LLC; Synchron; VICIS, inc; serenity medical
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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EcoRe3 - Resistance, Recovery and Resilience in Long-term Ecological Systems
EcoRe3 timeline
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Identifying the properties that underpin ecosystem resilience in response to climate change and other disturbances is a global research priority. The Convention on Biological Diversity (Target 15) states: "by 2020, ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity to carbon stocks have been enhanced through conservation and restoration". Yet despite its importance, there is no single approach that can be used to measure ecological resilience globally and depending on the study system and context, different 'components of resilience' can be identified (Hodgson et al. 2015, Figure 1).
Recent attempts have used satellite data to map some components of resilience at global scales (De Keersmaecker et al. 2015, Seddon et al. 2016). However, these ecological 'snapshots' are based on measuring short-term ecological responses, and whether the patterns reflect fundamental properties of the systems, or are a result of historical disturbance legacies remains unknown. To fully understand the drivers and underlying dynamics resulting in ecological resilience requires a longer-term perspective beyond the scope normally provided using standard ecological datasets.
The biological and geochemical information preserved in sediments from lakes and bogs provides a unique opportunity to investigate the long-term dynamics related to resilience in ecological systems, since they can provide time series of past ecosystem dynamics and associated disturbances on timescales of decades to millennia (Cole et al. 2014, Willis et al. 2010). However, a current knowledge gap exists in how to move from qualitative descriptions to quantitative analyses for objective comparisons when using these data.
EcoRe3 is a network of palaeoecologists, ecologists and ecological statisticians working to bridge this knowledge gap. We are developing a set of standardised, quantitative approaches, focusing on measuring resistance (the amount of change following a disturbance), recovery (the speed to return to equilibrium following a disturbance) and how these components contribute to the resilience (the ability to tolerate disturbance and remain in the same state) in ecological systems using sediment data. Our goal is to develop methods which will enable comparison within and between different biomes.
Cole LES, Bhagwat SA & Willis KJ 2014. Recovery and resilience of tropical forests after disturbance. Nature Communications, 5, 3906, doi:10.1038/ncomms4906
De Keersmaecker W et al. 2015. A model quantifying global vegetation resistance and resilience to short-term climate anomalies and their relationship with vegetation cover. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 24(5), pp.539–548.
Hodgson D, McDonald JL & Hosken DJ 2015. What do you mean, "resilient?" Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 30(9), pp.503–506.
Holling CS 1973. Resilience and stability of ecological systems. Annual review of ecology and systematics, pp.1–23.
Seddon AWR et al. 2016. Sensitivity of global terrestrial ecosystems to climate variability. Nature, 531, pp.229–232.
Willis KJ et al. 2010. Biodiversity baselines, thresholds and resilience: testing predictions and assumptions using palaeoecological data. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 25, pp.583–591.
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UnNews:Man arrested for building nuclear bomb in his toilet
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2 August 2011
ÄNGELHOLM, Sweden -- Angelholm, a small town along the coast of Sweden, isn't the first place you'd think to look in the search for a nuclear bomb. But that's just what police in the seaside city were tasked with hunting down when one of its citizens took it upon him to construct a radioactive power plant and assemble a fully operational thermo-nuclear bomb right in his own bathroom.
The man, whose name has not been released in spite of its not rhyming with Osama, was reportedly very open about his fascination with nuclear bombs and with his plans to attempt the dangerous project and test it in his back yard at home, though it appears nobody took him seriously.
After spending $100,000 on supplies shipped from North Korea, the amateur reactor builder set to work, monitoring the radiation levels in his home with a Geiger counter, and he successfully assembled a half-kiloton thermo nuclear device.
At some point, it must have occurred to the man that what he was building might not have been entirely legal, because he placed a friendly call to the Swedish Radiation Authority to see if there were any laws on the books regarding testing homemade nuclear bombs on one's own property. Local police arrived shortly thereafter and confiscated the man's device before placing him under arrest.
He was released a short while later after questioning revealed that he was not associated with the Knights Templar Christian terrorist organization, and he has reportedly vowed to refrain from any further experimentation with MAD WMD. However, he did admit that he'll miss masturbating to the Nuclear reactor Core in the bathroom- further explaining that the core kept his private assets "Warm", and told us how much he loved the "Vibes" he got from it. Scientists assume the "Vibes" were actually the cells of his private parts dying due to extreme radiation!
- Staff "Man arrested for building nuclear reactor in his kitchen". Yahoo News, Aug 2, 2011


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17.0308 Budget.
(a) The basic source of financing the public library is the government through its regular budget process. The government shall provide an initial appropriation from local revenues for the FY-1999 operation and programs of the public library.
(b) The public library board shall submit to the Governor, upon approval of the board, a budget of estimated expenditures for the next fiscal years. The budget shall contain separate estimates for capital outlay expenses and operational expenses and shall be submitted in such form and detail as may be required by applicable laws and rules of government.
(c) Each budget shall identify clearly the amount or amounts requested to be appropriated, the amount or amounts available or estimated to be available from gifts, grants, donations, or other sources, and the amount or amounts for which application is being made or is to be made for federal aid.History: 1999, PL 26-3


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Locker, Texans headline Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Jake Locker could easily have skipped the Senior Bowl, just as he might have bypassed being a senior altogether.
The former Washington Huskies star is among the candidates to be the first quarterback selected in the NFL draft after an up-and-down senior season. Instead of weighing the risk-reward of a top-tier passer competing in an all-star game with scouts, coaches and team executives scrutinizing your every pass and move, Locker thought it was a no-brainer to play in Saturday's game for senior NFL prospects.
"I just love playing football," Locker said. "It's an awesome game, and just the opportunity to come play against the best college players. It's an awesome opportunity."
Regarded as a potential No. 1 overall pick after his junior season, Locker now is vying with underclassmen Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Mallett to get the nod as the top quarterback taken in April.
He has spent this week competing with fellow seniors who boast impressive resumes if not quite the lofty draft stock. The other two North team quarterbacks are Nevada's Colin Kaepernick and Iowa's Ricky Stanzi.
The South is led by three Texans who faced each other in high school. Alabama's Greg McElroy and TCU's Andy Dalton both have led their teams to perfect seasons. Florida State's Christian Ponder ranks among the Seminoles' top five career leaders in passing yards, completions, total offense and completion percentage.
Other top prospects participating include Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, Colorado offensive tackle Nate Solder and defensive ends Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue) and Cameron Jordan (California).
Locker at least put a nice punctuation to his final season. He led Washington -- which had to win its final three regular-season games to become bowl eligible -- to a Holiday Bowl upset over No. 17 Nebraska.
"That meant the world to me. That's why I came back," said Locker, who ran for 83 yards and a touchdown in the finale. "I made a commitment to that school and I wanted to honor that commitment. I had a great experience when I was at Washington. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm just happy that our football team was able to go out the way we did."
He completed 55.4 percent of his passes for 2,265 yards with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. Those numbers were down from his junior season but Locker said the extra year "made me a better person and player." Plus he got his history degree in December.
"I think I was able to mature as a person and as a player, in media situations, in the huddle, in the locker room," Locker said. "Just being a leader overall."
The quarterback derby became muddied when fellow Pac-10 Conference standout Andrew Luck of Stanford opted to return for his senior season, too.
Locker doesn't hide his ambitions to go first among quarterbacks.
"If you ask anybody, they'd want to be the first guy taken at their position," he said. "That's what you're working toward, but it's outside of all our control. The way I'm approaching it is I'm going to get better every day and I'm going to do my best to outwork the other guy every day.
"If that's enough, it's enough."
The other Senior Bowl quarterbacks have different focuses.
Ponder wants to put a better ending to his career after getting knocked out in the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl with a concussion.
"I definitely want to get out and kind of have a final game," he said. "That was definitely frustrating to leave early like that."
He and McElroy faced off in high school their senior seasons, while Ponder and Dalton met in a 7-on-7 game the previous summer.
McElroy and Southlake Carroll team beat Dalton's Katy team 34-20 in the state title game. Neither redhead was a prep starter until their senior season.
Dalton led TCU to an unbeaten season and No. 2 final ranking as a senior, while McElroy and the Crimson Tide won the national title the year before.
"He's just a great guy," McElroy said. "He's a guy I always rooted for. He's a guy I always knew would have immediate success just because of the way he applies himself, the way he works. I wasn't the least bit surprised that he had the success he did at TCU.
"Christian was in my district. I played him my senior year as well. He was kind of a one-man team. He was a stud then, he's a stud now. It's great to be back with these guys."
The trio are trying to follow Texans like Matthew Stafford, Chase Daniel -- a former McElroy teammate -- and Colt McCoy into the NFL.
"Texas high school football is obviously one of the best in the nation," said Dalton after exchanging a postpractice hug with McElroy's father. "It doesn't surprise me that we're all here."


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David Beckham Strips Down (Again!) for New Bodywear Line
The soccer star shows off his new boxers and tops for H&M
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And good morning! David Beckham is showing off his best assets in ads for his new H&M bodywear line, and let's just say we're excited to see them. The photos feature the soccer star modeling the boxer briefs, tanks and shorts offered in the collection; the goods will be available beginning Feb. 2 at 1,800 H&M stores worldwide.
"Over the past year, I've been developing my bodywear range with my team and I'm extremely positive about what we have designed and produced," Beckham says in a release. According to H&M, that meant choosing soft cotton, comfortable elastics for briefs, non-scratchy labels and seams that don't rub against the body. "We spent time working on the feel, fit and style to ensure the product is not only something I would wear but one that I would be proud to put my name on," he continues.
Items for sale include four styles of underpants — briefs, trunks, boxer briefs and woven boxers ($12.95-$14.95) — plus Beckham's "perfect" T-shirt ($14.95), pajama bottoms ($29.95), long johns ($29.95), tanks ($14.95) and Henleys ($29.95).
Beckham will update the collection seasonally, adding items as the weather changes. "I'm very happy with the end result," he says, "and I hope H&M's male customers will be as excited as I am." Female customers … well, just get excited for future ads. Tell us: Will you buy Beckham's bodywear collection?


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The European Commission is seeking leading lights in the arena of cloud services to help sketch out a contract framework so that customers don't get tied into murky deals.
At least, this is the principle that Steelie Neelie Kroes, vice president of the EC outlined in a blog today, ahead of the European Cloud Partnership Steering board in Estonia next month.
"One of the big barriers to using cloud computing is a lack of trust," she said. "People don't always understand what they're paying for, and what they can expect."
"I think you should be able to know what you're getting and what it means - and it should be easy to ensure that the terms in your contract are reasonable: open, transparent, safe and fair."
A "formal expert group" is to be set up to undertake this task, which the EC said is particularly sought after by SMEs.
These small biz owners may "hesitate to use the cloud because of fears that they will not meet legal obligations, or who might be worried that they get locked in or stranded by changes of technology or service by cloud providers", said Kroes.
She said SMEs don't want to take the risk of "getting mired in foreign court cases", are fearful of exposing their data to security risks or breaches and cant afford to enlist m'learned friends to "figure all this out case by case".
And these small firms are the profile of company that stand to gain most from the cloud - which is utility based and supposedly adaptable.
Model Contract Terms is one of the four "key pillars" of the EC's cloud computing strategy, rolled out last September, which also include defining technical standards; a certification scheme for service providers; and raising cloud adoption in public sector with local cloud firms.
The EU began reforming the Data Protection Law back in January last year; nearly 17 years after the previous legislation was drafted in 1995. It had been written before the internet became mainstream.
It was in response to concerns from customers over data protection and data security, as many of the major cloud providers are based in the US.
As most business owners know, the road to hell is littered with good intentions. Too many EU certifications and standards may hinder cloud adoption, rather than drive demand.
David McLeman, boss at Google Enterprise Partner Ancoris, said there was "no doubt that too many regulations cause a problem" but he believed the EC's heart is in the right place.
"Established principles and a light touch might be the right way to go," he told The Channel.
Cloud providers including Google signed up to the EU Standard Model Contract Clauses, to show that data processing outside of the region meet requirements of the Euro data protection legislation.
But a report commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs stated the model contract clauses and binding corporate rules do not prevent US law enforcement agencies accessing that data.
The report was published in January, well before the recent PRISM snooping revelations. ®


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911 callers report hitting body on I-540
Officials suspect suicide
A 911 call may reveal new information about the unidentified man's body that was hit by two vehicles Wednesday morning on Interstate 540.
"Hello, yeah, I believe we just ran over a person by accident," a caller told a 911 dispatcher.
In the call, the man said the body was in a trash bag.
"It was a trash bag, and it was just a big, big, huge bump that we hit, and we honestly swear that it was a body, we just don't know," the caller said.
The man said he was heading north when he and his friend hit the body. The 911 dispatcher asked him if he pulled over to wait for police.
"We're actually not in the area anymore," the man said. "We're actually at our residence."
One woman called in trying to alert police to the location of the body.
"There's a cop car there, but, he's a little farther back," the woman said. "The body is a little bit in front of the cop car that's there right now."
A third caller -- coincidentally a 911 dispatcher -- had no idea what she had hit, but knew something had damaged her car.
Authorities with Arkansas State Police said evidence suggests the remains were possibly from a suicide.
"The criminal investigation division with the state police have a preliminary ID on the guy based on evidence recovered at the scene and (a) description given by family members," said Sgt. John Overman of the Arkansas State Police. "It's looking more like a possible suicide. The investigation continues. We're not releasing this preliminary ID at this time."
Investigators want to know how the man died, whether he jumped onto the road and if he was alive or dead when the cars hit him.
Officials said autopsy results should be available in three to five days. Authorities said they found the man's phone, but didn't get much information from it.
Those with information on the incident can contact authorities.


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On April 6 &7, San Diego Region will host the first SCCA club race at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
If you're not familiar with it, Chuckwalla is about 40 miles east of Indio. The raceway is a smooth, 16 turn, 2.68 mile course. Its great fun to drive, with elevation changes, a medium length front straight, and a banked bowl. The track's facilities have been much improved since it opened- it has permanent restrooms with showers, fuel, and shade.
We are looking for San Diego Region drivers, workers, and members who want to come out and enjoy SDR's first racing weekend in years!
Registration will be open on motorsportreg.com very soon. In the meantime, drivers can go to our region blog at www.sccagridlines.com to download the entry form and event schedule. If you would like to work at the event, email email@example.com with your specialty and any special requests. If you haven't worked at an SCCA race before, no worries! We'll get you set up with some training and a regional license.
We look forward to a great event, and hope to see you all out there!


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True, life is hard, especially after a transition from a lifelong scientist to a rookie taxi driver. But life is like this highway: sometimes smooth, sometimes rough; sometimes you go slow, sometimes you go fast; sometimes it frustrates you, sometimes it pleases you. As long as you know where you are going and never quit halfway, you will get there sooner or later.
This diary is special since it's written down by the most educated cabdriver in Singapore, Cai Mingjie, PhD, he is a scientist, university professor, having published numerous papers and a Stanford PhD.
Due to global financial crisis, on May 2008, his job at a leading institute in Singapore was terminated. He felt shocked at first but life had to go on. He sent application letters to various organizations, including universities, government agencies and private companies and heard nothing from them.
Finally on November 2008, he decided to become a taxi driver, the Singaporean job of last resort. By the end of February 2009, he received his taxi driver's license and began his new career. This book originated from his blog he created to record the stories he experienced during his 6 months contract period with a taxi operating company as a hirer. Since his blog is getting more and more popular, he finally received several job opportunities from his blog readers. That's end of his career as a taxi driver.
But, he said that his taxi driving experience has certainly change his perspectives on life. He learned many things on the road as a taxi driver that he never learned before as a scientist. Couldn't agree more. Learning can be done from anyone, anywhere.
Diary of A Taxi Driver
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Welcome to the Terrapin Fan Guide
The Terrapin Fan Guide makes it easy to find everything you need to know about visiting College Park and attending a Maryland Athletic event - all in one place. The links on this page help you purchase tickets, get to and around College Park, find a hotel and several great places to eat. We also have some general information about and directions to our facilities.
Busineses wishing to have their information shared with our fans can simply contact us.
Enjoy College Park and enjoy your event. GO TERPS!
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Enjoy the benefits of brilliant travel at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Intuitively designed and environmentally conscious, our hotel welcomes you with superb amenities for your College Park, MD-area visit. Immaculately appointed rooms and suites feature luxury Marriott bedding, as well as deluxe THANN bath amenities and a shuttle serving the campus. Stay connected in your hotel room with free Wi-Fi access; other amenities, including free onsite parking and delicious dining at The Common, enhance your hotel experience. We're proud to be the nation's first LEED-certified hotel, with a range of eco-friendly practices. Planning a meeting in College Park, MD? With 40,000 square feet of modern venue space, we can accommodate events of up to 900. And our convenient hotel location on the edge of campus at the corner of University Boulevard, Adelphi Road and Campus Drive places the University of Maryland and downtown Washington attractions well within your reach. For both style and substance, choose College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. For reservations, visit www.collegeparkmarriott.com.
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Modern vitality blends tastefully with casual pub charm at The Common, College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center's signature restaurant. Locally sourced contemporary American Pub cuisine draws guests to our sophisticated dining room for breakfast featuring a bountiful buffet, lunch and dinner. Behind the bar, knowledgeable and engaging hosts pour microbrews, artisan spirits and handcrafted cocktails to accompany late-night snacks. Boasting seasonal open-air dining on the patio, our pub features six HDTVs, game day discounts and nightly specials, The Common is where great minds gather to work and play at the corner of University Boulevard, Adelphi Road and Campus Drive adjacent to the University of Maryland. Reservations strongly suggested. For reservations, visit www.opentable.com.


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Vidant Health is a regional health system serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. We are working every day to improve the health of the 1.4 million people we serve. Vidant Health is made up of 8 hospitals, physician practices, home health, hospice, wellness centers and other health care services. Vidant Medical Center is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. As a major resource for health services and education, Vidant Health strives to support local medical communities and to work with providers throughout the region to deliver quality care. Our goal is to enhance services that are available locally and to eliminate barriers involving time, distance and lack of awareness that sometimes prevent patients from receiving the care they need.
The Nurse Care Manager is responsible for coordination of the plan of care through collaboration with the provider, the interdisciplinary team, the patient and family.The Nurse Care Manager facilitates the plan of care with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of patient care, optimizing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care. In addition, the Nurse Care Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements and patient satisfaction).The Nurse Care Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of service, promote efficient utilization of resources and ensure a well organized and safe plan of care is established for every patient.
It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
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Froome narrows the gap in Spain
Chris Froome closed to within 19 seconds of race leader Alejandro Valverde at the Vuelta a Espana, despite crashing on Friday's seventh stage.
The Team Sky rider crashed just before tackling the first categorised climb on the 169 kilometres route from Alhendin to Alcaudete.
He needed bandaging on his right arm but, having initially fallen more than a minute adrift of the peloton, recovered to rejoin it and then leapt clear of the main group with a sprint finish to come home seventh and pick up valuable seconds.
Chris Froome moved to within 19 seconds of the leader
Alessandro de Marchi won the stage, having led a four-strong breakaway, with Valverde of Movistar holding on to the red jersey, 15 seconds ahead of team-mate Nairo Quintana and 18 clear of Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo).
De Marchi burst clear of the breakaway group in the closing kilometres, finishing ahead of Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin Sharp). Hesjedal's general classification hopes took a huge blow with a poor showing on Thursday and the GC contenders were content to let him form part of the breakaway, which moved clear after 40km.
Hubert Dupont (AG2R La Mondiale) crossed the line in third.
Froome's crash came as he approached the third-category Alto de Illora.
He required a bike change and a stop at the medical car before, with the help of his Sky team-mates, managing to rejoin the pack.
After the race he reported no major ill-effects.
"I'm feeling okay," Froome told www.teamsky.com. "But you definitely get the feeling that when bad luck comes it comes more than once.
"But all things considered I'm feeling all right and I think I got off relatively unscathed. It's good to have another day behind us now.
"When the crash happened a Giant-Shimano rider went down in front of me just to my left. I swerved to try and avoid that and went down. Then the guys paced me back. It took us a good 15km before we got back into the peloton.
"The rest of the guys did a great job looking after me, pacing me back into the race and keeping me in a good position for the rest of the day."
Given the drama of the stage, Froome was delighted to move three seconds closer to Valverde.
"I'll definitely take that after a stage like today," he said. "At the end of the race you might need all the seconds you can to defend your place. I'll keep chipping away and get closer to the time trial."
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The Hacienda de los Martinez is one of the few northern New Mexico style, late Spanish Colonial period, "Great Houses" remaining in the American Southwest. Built in 1804 by Severino Martin (later changed to Martinez), this fortress-like building with massive adobe walls became an important trade center for the northern boundary of the Spanish Empire. The Hacienda was the final terminus for the Camino Real which connected northern New Mexico to Mexico City. The Hacienda also was the headquarters for an extensive ranching and farming operation.
Severino and his wife Maria del Carmel Santistevan Martinez raised six children in the Hacienda. Their eldest son was the famous Padre Antonio Martinez who battled the French Bishop Lamy to preserve the Hispanic character of the Catholic Church in the territory. The Padre was a dynamic social reformer who created the first co-educational school in New Mexico and brought the first printing press to Taos.
After Mexican Independence from Spain in 1821, Severino Martinez and his family became active in trading with the Americans who were bringing badly needed trade goods in by the Santa Fe Trail.
Today the Hacienda's twenty-one rooms surrounding two courtyards provide the visitor with a rare glimpse of the rugged frontier life and times of the early 1800s. Additionally, regularly scheduled demonstrations present the continuing traditions of northern New Mexico.
The Hacienda is on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.


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Going, going, gone
May 2, 2014
Let's be honest, few people can sum themselves up or explain their college experience in roughly 500 words.
Column: Could this year be Augie Garrido's last as Texas baseball head coach?
April 29, 2014
After a couple of embarrassing seasons, 2014 has been better for head coach Augie Garrido.
Column: Arrival of Charlie Strong provides golden opportunity for defensive tackle Malcom Brown
April 22, 2014
In large part because of monster seasons by defensive ends Jackson Jeffcoat and senior Cedric Reed, the defensive line was a clear area of strength for the Longhorns last year.
Column: Despite fall, Jordan Spieth still emerges as rising star
April 14, 2014
Alongside the rest of the golfing world, Jordan Spieth was forced to watch Bubba Watson sink putt after crucial putt en route to a final-round comeback that gave him his second green jacket in three years.
Column: Mark Payton is carving his place in Texas history
April 7, 2014
For an average player, two hits over the course of a three-game series would equal a major slump.
Pitching paces Horns' 2014 revitalization
April 1, 2014
After a two-year hiatus from national relevance, Texas baseball has burst back onto the scene thanks to head coach Augie Garrido's age-old formula of defense and small ball.
Barnes proving worth despite tournament woes
March 28, 2014
This season, Rick Barnes proved why he is the most decorated basketball coach to pass through Texas, earning his fourth Big 12 Coach of the Year honor since arriving in Austin in 1998.
Column: Underdogs run wild in the big dance
March 20, 2014
The NCAA tournament is upon us, and with it comes a welcome dose of chaos.
Why walk-on athletes deserve respect
March 4, 2014
Glory, wealth and fame: These are some of the rewards that drive athletes in the realm of professional sports and act as heavy influences on the culture and motivations of collegiate athletics.
Column: Texas men's basketball lack experience, star power compared to past teams
February 25, 2014
Last Monday, the Longhorns were 9-3 and one game behind Kansas in the Big 12 title race.
Column: Balance highlights Texas men's basketball success
February 18, 2014
Oftentimes, basketball lends its focus to individuals more than to whole teams.
For Charlie Strong, success will be in development more than recruitment
February 10, 2014
Head coach Charlie Strong has been unable to escape the topic of recruiting since he replaced Mack Brown as Texas' football coach.
Recruiting future bright for Longhorns
February 3, 2014
Wednesday will mark a milestone in Texas football when the Longhorns partake in college football's National Signing Day without Mack Brown for the first time since the late 1990s.
Duo drives Horns to AP Ranking
January 28, 2014
After nearly three years, the Longhorns men's basketball team is ranked again.
Stat Guy: Longhorns offense sparks team's resurgence
January 21, 2014
Fresh off an 86-76 victory over No. 8 Iowa State — its first win against a top-10 opponent in three years — and an upset victory over Kansas State on Tuesday night, the Texas men's basketball team is relevant again.
Seniors lead Longhorns in every phase
December 5, 2013
Jackson Jeffcoat had a career-high three sacks last week against Texas Tech and will be looking to build off that performance going into this week's regular season finale against Baylor, as will fellow seniors Mike Davis and Anthony Fera.
Stat Guy: Baylor game last shot at redemption for maligned seniors
December 3, 2013
On the heels of a 41-16 trouncing of Texas Tech, the Longhorns enter their regular season final with a feeling of hope.
Case McCoy, Malcolm Brown need to bounce back
November 26, 2013
Case McCoy and Malcolm Brown, while playing big roles in Texas' six-game winning streak, struggled as that streak was snapped in the Longhorns' last game against Oklahoma State.
Texas and Texas Tech have opposite styles, but the Longhorns' match up better
November 25, 2013
Texas and Texas Tech could not be more different.
Stat Guy: Vince Young has proven he deserves to be on NFL roster
November 18, 2013
There's an age-old cliche in football: next man up.
Longhorns receivers Davis, Shipley heating up
November 14, 2013
Starting wide receivers Mike Davis and Jaxon Shipley each scored for the Longhorns in their win over West Virginia last week while Adrian Phillips came on strong against the Mountaineers as well. But Johnathan Gray and Chris Whaley, who sustained season-ending injuries in the victory, will be sorely missed.
Case McCoy, Jaxon Shipley combination comes alive
November 12, 2013
For any Texas football fan, the names McCoy and Shipley go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Led by Whaley and Reed, Longhorns defensive line dominating
November 8, 2013
Malcolm Brown, trying to make it healthy through a full season for the first time in his Longhorns career, has emerged as an effective goal-line option while Case McCoy and Mike Davis aren't clicking on offense.
Grueling stretch will put Texas to the test
November 5, 2013
Five games into their conference schedule, the Longhorns stand in what, a month ago, would have been an almost inconceivable position: They are 5-0 and first in the conference.
Explosive sophomore wideout Marcus Johnson turning heads
October 31, 2013
Marcus Johnson has burst onto the scene while Quandre Diggs is settling into his nickelback/rover role and Anthony Fera continues to be an extremely reliable place-kicker and punter. While Case McCoy and Johnathan Gray continue to keep the offense moving, McCoy needs to complete more passes and Gray will be looking to score more touchdowns.
Stat Guy: Texas Longhorns overcome delay, show progress
October 29, 2013
Less than two months ago, the Longhorns suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats in program history at the hands of BYU following a one-hour 47-minute lightning delay.
Offensive weapons Malcolm Brown, Daje Johnson back in a big way
October 24, 2013
Malcolm Brown ran for 63 yards in his first five games this year before bursting out for 120 against Oklahoma. Daje Johnson, 100 percent healthy for the first time since Texas' season opener, returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown in that triumph over the Sooners and will face the team that he decommitted from to sign with the Longhorns this week when they go up against TCU.
Greg Robinson leads a rejuvenated Texas Longhorns' defense
October 14, 2013
Following the dismissal of Manny Diaz as defensive coordinator, Texas' team and fans were in desperate need of a change.
Cedric Reed, Case McCoy not flashy but effective
October 9, 2013
Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson cited defensive line play as one of the areas he has seen the most improvement in since he joined the team last month. Cedric Reed, who batted down a Sam Richardson pass that fellow defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat picked off to seal Texas' win over Iowa State, is a big reason why Robinson feels that way.
Stat Guy: For Longhorns, avoiding turnovers, early deficits key against Oklahoma
October 8, 2013
The Red River Rivalry is never a game to miss, thanks to the fried food, the State Fair of Texas and a deep-seated hate between Oklahoma and Texas. Well, that is unless you're a Texas fan trying to duck three-straight years of tough losses.
Jeffcoat, Gray lead the way while Ash recovers from injury, Shipley from poor performance
October 2, 2013
Johnathan Gray came up big for Texas against Kansas State, running for a career-high 141 yards and two touchdowns while Jackson Jeffcoat had his first monster game of the year, making his first two sacks of the year.
Texas should weather Cyclones' attack
September 30, 2013
If ever Texas were ever in need of a winning streak, it's now.
Texas football in for tough Big 12 stretch
September 24, 2013
Texas can't seem to catch a break.
Gray, Shipley among few bright spots for Longhorns
September 19, 2013
Jaxon Shipley has taken advantage of the opportunities given to him while Jackson Jeffcoat, heralded as an elite pass rusher and a leader of the Longhorns defense, has left much to be desired through three games this year.
Texas football on track to being worse than 2010 team
September 16, 2013
In 2010, the Texas football team entered the season fresh off a BCS National Championship appearance, ranked fifth in the country. Led by quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who had an impressive showing against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, the Longhorns appeared primed for another title run. But Texas fell flat on its face, finishing with a 5-7 record and failing to play in a bowl game for the first time in the Mack Brown era. With the Longhorns getting blown out in two straight contests and Big 12 play looming, 2013 is beginning to feel a lot like 2010 — if not worse. Let's take a look and see how the two teams compare to each other after their first three games.
McCoy must be ready if Ash unavailable, Longhorns linemen have to step up
September 13, 2013
David Ash has been listed as questionable with head and shoulder injuries. He's likely to be a game-time decision and if he can't play, Texas will need Case McCoy to have a big game against Ole Miss this weekend.
Stat Guy: Manny Diaz saved his worst for last
September 11, 2013
"Missed tackle," "blown assignment," "another missed tackle" and "touchdown Brigham Young." For those who suffered through Texas' loss at BYU this past weekend, the firing of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz was expected. In fact, any lesser course of action would have been a surprise. Never before did a Longhorn defense look as overwhelmed as it did Saturday, providing one of the most embarrassing moments in program history. As a final salute to Diaz, here is a statistical look at just how bad things got in Provo, Utah, on Saturday.
Davis must improve against Cougars
September 6, 2013
Mike Davis had a sensational touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of Texas' blowout win over New Mexico State but also dropped a pass and lost a fumble. The Longhorns will need him to be more consistent against BYU this week.
For Texas offense, a tale of two halves
September 3, 2013
The Longhorn offense debuted its new up-tempo offensive attack Saturday against New Mexico State. The team racked up 715 yards of offense and 56 points. The Longhorns were also held scoreless until the 1:48 mark in the first half by an underwhelming Aggie defense. The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde contrast between the first and third quarters of offense is a concern going into this Saturday's game against Brigham Young University. Last week, either Texas finally broke out against an out-gunned opponent, or the second half was a preview of the remainder of the Longhorns' season.
Cedric Reed among Longhorns that need to step up most this season
August 29, 2013
Without Alex Okafor, Texas will need a big season out of junior defensive end Cedric Reed while Daje Johnson should get more than the 50 touches he got as a freshman last season.
Does Texas' four-year trend equal another national championship in 2013?
August 28, 2013
Texas fans with a deep belief in the powers of statistical trends could logically have three words in mind: national championship game.
Life after the Draft for Longhorns
April 29, 2013
With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the Texas football program can now set its sights on a promising 2013 season. Despite the departure of team captains Kenny Vaccaro and Alex Okafor, the Longhorns will be looking to reach double-digit wins for the first time since 2009.
Does in-season success equate to draft day glory?
April 24, 2013
As the bridge from college football to the pros, the NFL Draft is the ultimate measuring stick for prospects entering the world of professional football.
Texas' biggest coaching salaries don't translate to big success
April 16, 2013
Over the past several years, the biggest sports programs at Texas, especially football and basketball, have floundered despite huge budgets and continued national relevance.
Texas baseball's NCAA hopes hanging in the balance
April 8, 2013
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. That very well may be the theme of this year's Texas baseball team, which has struggled mightily with the same issues that plagued the 2012 squad.
Hot starts, solid pitching key for Texas
April 3, 2013
Led by a strong pitching staff that features three workhorse starters, the Longhorns have been all but unbeatable this year when playing with a lead.
Vaccaro, Okafor headline Texas Pro Day
March 25, 2013
The Stats Guy outlines Texas' Pro Day and NFL prospects.
Same story, different year
March 18, 2013
Longhorn baseball fans are having a hard time remaining clear-eyed.
Stanford too strong for second straight season
March 4, 2013
Another year, another disappointing trip to Palo Alto, Calif.
Payton, French pair up to pace the Longhorns
February 25, 2013
Entering 2013, there were plenty of reasons for the Longhorn baseball team to wipe the slate clean and start over after last year's disappointing season.
Payton, French pair up to pace the Longhorns
February 25, 2013
Entering 2013, there were plenty of reasons for the Longhorn baseball team to wipe the slate clean and start over after last year's disappointing season.
Strong Offense Ignites Texas' Hot Start
February 18, 2013
It may be snowing in New York, but it feels like spring here in Texas. And as any sports fan around will tell you, spring in Austin means only one thing: Longhorns baseball.
Longhorns look forward to playing with most complete team to date
February 12, 2013
Analyzing the math behind the men's basketball team, The Stat Guy gives his analysis on the Longhorns' season so far.
Longhorns 2013 recruiting class boasts quality, not quantity
February 8, 2013
Another year, another top-five ranked recruiting class for Texas football, right? Wrong.
Longhorns' 2013 recruiting class boasts quality, not quantity
February 7, 2013
Texas signs only 15 players for its 2013 recruiting class, its smallest in eight years, but plenty of talent in the relatively small group.
Horns to be challenged in "The Octagon"
January 29, 2013
Fresh off their first conference victory, the Longhorns head to Manhattan, Kansas to face the Kansas State Wildcats.
Men's hoops making history, and not the good kind
January 24, 2013
UT's men's basketball team this year is riddled with inexperience and injuries.
NFC Championship Game a Matchup of Youth, Inexperience
January 19, 2013
When the 49ers and the Falcons face off in Sunday's NFC Championship game, there are bound to be some players with wide-eyed expressions on their faces.
AFC Championship Features Rematch Between Hated Foes
January 19, 2013
In game that few people expected them to be a part of, the Baltimore Ravens enter Sunday as nine-point underdogs to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Familiar fantasy football names take back seat to breakout candidates
December 5, 2012
Like great hitters in baseball and sharp shooters in basketball, many fantasy football players go through rough patches and slumps.
Falcons' Tandem Flops Versus Weak Saints' Secondary
December 4, 2012
For many fantasy owners, this past week determined playoff seeding and even playoff spots.
Rookie QB's Light Defenses Up In Thrilling Fashion
December 4, 2012
In this all or nothing, make or break fantasy football world that we live in, the difference between victory and defeat often comes down to a single player.
49er's Kaepernick a hot fantasy commodity
November 28, 2012
Christmas music playing in every office and holiday commercials hitting us from every angle imaginable can only mean one thing: fantasy football playoffs are almost here.
G-Men's Defense Too Much For Rodgers
November 27, 2012
Over the past several seasons, teams have proven over and over that it no longer requires a great defense to win in the NFL.
Newton Dons Superman Cape
November 27, 2012
Whether it was from turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving or shopping for flat screen televisions and mp3 players on Black Friday, this week was not kind to the bodies of millions of Americans.
Ryan's 5 INT's highlight fantasy disappointments
November 21, 2012
The eleventh week of NFL action featured career days for several players, resulting in some very high fantasy outputs and some very pleased fantasy owners.
Schaub strikes Jags with career day
November 21, 2012
With turkey day on the horizon, many players gave their fantasy owners plenty to be thankful for in this weekend's batch of NFL games.
Native Texans headline fantasy must-starts
November 14, 2012
Did you see that Alabama-A&M game? Yeah, it was weird for me to root for the Aggies.
Women's track coach placed on paid administrative leave
November 12, 2012
The University of Texas women's track and field head coach Beverly Kearney has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Jones to Fly High in New Orleans
November 7, 2012
On Tuesday, millions of Americans cast their ballots and let their voices be heard in this year's presidential and congressional elections.
Martin rocks Raiders with stellar game
November 5, 2012
If October's a good month for fantasy football, November's even better.
Local basketball program breeds hope, solidarity
November 1, 2012
Beyond box scores, beyond accolades and beyond championships, sports have the ability to bring people from all backgrounds together to focus on a common goal.
Texans' foster set to smash Buffalo
October 31, 2012
By now, many fantasy owners have given up because of player injuries or little success.
Vick's Ability as a Starter, Leader in Question
October 31, 2012
It's week nine in the football world, and with many predicted contenders beginning to play as expected, things are finally starting to make a little sense.
Stafford roars in Lions' comeback victory
October 29, 2012
Did your fantasy stars live up to expectations, or did they drop the ball? Check out this week's fantasy "tricks" and "treats".
Forte Ready to Run Wild in the Windy City
October 25, 2012
As October winds down and we enter the eighth week of the NFL season, it's easy to wonder where the time has gone.
Fantasy football
October 23, 2012
When the stakes are high and every point matters, some players embrace the pressure while others crumble.
Manning proves a giant option for fantasy picks
October 18, 2012
The environment of these games is sure to be electric and players will be looking to elevate their performances against hated foes.
McCoy a slick pick this week
October 10, 2012
With fantasy contenders beginning to emerge in many leagues, the emphasis now is on staying competitive and not falling behind in the standings.
Colston has field day against Chargers
October 8, 2012
Week after week, the NFL never fails to prove why it is the pinnacle of sporting competition.
RG III shows no signs of slowing down
October 4, 2012
Fall is upon us, and so are the early rounds of bye weeks for players.
Hartline blows past Cardinals in record-setting effort
October 1, 2012
Another week and another group of players have shocked the fantasy football world, for better or for worse.
Benson leads the pack in fantasy football this week
September 27, 2012
As we approach October and cap off the first month of NFL action, there is little certainty in the fantasy football world.
Former 'Horn Charles explodes to lead all fantasy scorers
September 24, 2012
The NFL's third batch of games was filled with surprises!
Bush a solid fantasy pick
September 19, 2012
With two weeks of NFL games in the books, fantasy football frenzy has once again taken over.
Houston Texans season preview
September 7, 2012
Here are some key things to look for as the Texans attempt to improve on last year's 10-6 season.
Informal classes offer laidback learning
August 31, 2012
Two years after they were almost scrapped, UT's informal classes are thriving once again and gaining popularity.
Board of Regents Approves Plan For McCombs Grad School
August 28, 2012
Students looking to pursue a graduate business education at UT may have to look beyond the iconic Red McCombs School of Business.
Plans for UT medical schools progressing
August 26, 2012
Plans for UT medical schools in Austin and South Texas are being carried out simultaneously
Fixtures symbolize UT's complicated racial past, present and future
May 1, 2012
A simple stroll around the 40 Acres tells you a lot about UT's complicated history with racism on campus.
Insect festival provides fun and learning for all
April 23, 2012
Insecta Fiesta offered the chance to learn about insects in various ways, such as an insect petting zoo and arts and crafts.
SAC Atrium, Ceremony Celebrate Berrys Contributions to UT
April 15, 2012
UT historian becomes a part of history with events held on campus to celebrate her service.
UTPD holding survey, results of which will be used to improve efficiency
April 8, 2012
The UTPD is giving the UT community the opportunity to answer questions about the department's performance.
Austin-area toll roads increase speed limit
April 2, 2012
Drivers in Austin can now more easily satisfy their need for speed with a 5 mph increase to the speed limit on toll roads.
Lecture Explores Israel-Palestine Conflict and Possible Solutions
March 29, 2012
Finkelstein gave a lecture Wednesday night titled "Palestine: Roots of the Conflict & Prospects for Peace."
Local art festival commemorates former first lady, beauty of nature
March 19, 2012
Festival allowed patrons to view and purchase artwork highlighting the beauty of Texas' environment.
CPR training prepares participants for crisis
March 5, 2012
Knowledge allows for greater emergency response and a safer campus.
Explore UT inspires next generation
March 5, 2012
Event planned to show the young that anything is possible through UT.
'Project' unites longhorns, communities around the world
February 27, 2012
An event organized by numerous University volunteer organizations teamed with the Texas Exes to orchestrate the largest day of community service in UT history.
Indian arts showcase focused on Hindu yoga background
February 20, 2012
Hindu Students Association educates public on the spiritual aspects of yoga 'exercises.'
Speaker addresses birth control controversy
February 19, 2012
Planned Parenthood President believes birth control to be essential.
'Mr. McCombs' pageant presents talent, supports food bank
February 13, 2012
The pageant collected over 3,500 canned-goods and raised awareness of hunger in Texas.
Mandate change provokes religious issue with contraception services
February 13, 2012
Religiously-oriented organizations are now exepmted from being responsible for covering the costs of contraceptive medication.
Japanese photographs, art display cultural importance
February 6, 2012
Gennifer Weisenfeld spoke about the depictions of the Tokyo 1923 earthquake in Japanese artwork and mass media in a lecture on campus Friday.
Study shows marijuana use declining, prescription drug abuse skyrocketing
January 30, 2012
A government study revealed a decrease in the use of marijuana and cocaine since the 1960s, along with a large increase in the abuse of prescription medication.
Upcoming racetrack might start new trend
January 26, 2012
As contruction continues on the Circuit of Americas racetrack, promoters are still working to inform Austinites of the sport.


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