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Burlew Medical Library.
1. The Study of Nursing Care project: back to the future for contemporary nursing research?
Smith, Kylie M.; Crookes, Patrick A.;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2012 Nov; 68 (11): 2586-93
Abstract: Aims. To discuss the Study of Nursing Care project, an initiative from the late 1970s in the UK. The article explores the impact of the Study of Nursing Care on nursing research, and considers to what extent it presents a useful model for contemporary nursing research. Background. It is acknowledged internationally that the nursing academic workforce is ageing and dwindling. Many possible solutions are being debated with all agreeing that the next generation of evidence based nurse leaders is urgently required. Data sources. In this article, the authors survey existing workforce schemes, describe the Study of Nursing Care series, published in the 1970s, and draw on interviews and correspondence conducted in 2009 with four of the original Study of Nursing Care research assistants. Discussion. The Study of Nursing Care project poses a potential response to academic workforce issues. This article discusses the evolution of the project, its methods and operation and considers its possible implications for contemporary practice. Implications for nursing. The Study of Nursing Care model demonstrates the clear benefits of fully committed funding, a programmatic approach towards research development, and the importance of selecting the right kind of people for the work, in a National scheme. Conclusion. The authors argue that although the clinical outcomes it set out to achieve remain elusive, the project produced a cohort of nurse researchers who went on to give important leadership in nursing, including in nursing academia/research. A contemporary version of the Study of Nursing Care has important potential to generate the next generation of nurse researchers, and leaders, into the twenty-first century.
2. The Controversy Over Antidepressant Drugs in an Era of Evidence-Based Practice.
Littrell, Jill Leslie; Lacasse, Jeffrey R.;
Social Work in Mental Health, 2012 Nov-Dec; 10 (6): 445-63
Abstract: Questions regarding the efficacy of antidepressant drugs have been a recent focus of attention in the national news both in print and in the television media. Many clients will have questions regarding what they can believe and how they can address mood problems. Social workers constitute a greater percentage of the mental health work force than any other profession. Thus, social workers will probably be asked by clients about these issues. This article presents information on the efficacy of antidepressants for both the short and long term. It covers adverse effects and withdrawal symptoms. Clients' self-determination should be honored. However, social workers can be of assistance in supplying facts relevant to decision making.
3. Evidence based electronic system to ensure quality of care in trauma patients.
Mpletsa, Vasiliki; Kaklamanos, Ioannis; Birbas, Konstantinos; Mantas, John;
Studies in Health Technology & Informatics, 2012; 180: 482-6
Abstract: Electronic patient records are important for quality health services. Aim of this study is to support the trauma patient care with the development of an electronic system. A survey was conducted in the Emergency Department (ED) of a University hospital to study the effectiveness of an electronic monitoring system in a group of trauma patients, as well as the acceptance of this electronic system by the health professionals of the ED. A questionnaire collected information about the perceptions of 50 health professionals working in the ED on various aspects of patient care. The 86% (Nu=43) replied that there is lack of staff working in their department, 44% (N=22) is satisfied with the co-operation with other departments and 48% (N=24) believe that they spend precious time in administrative work during the care. For the purpose of a more efficient patient monitoring there was developed an electronic trauma patient monitoring system which was evaluated by the above mentioned professionals. The severity, length of care and the health outcomes of 200 trauma patients, were investigated. Half of the patients (N=100) have been monitored by the electronic system and the other 100 were monitored without the use of the system. The time between the admission and completion of the planned care was significantly lower in the electronic monitoring patient group (100±92 minutes) compared to the control group (149±29 minutes).
4. Toward Evidence and Theory-Based Skin Care in Radiation Oncology.
Dendaas, Nancy;
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2012 Oct; 16 (5): 520-5
Abstract: Dermatitis is a distressing symptom of radiation therapy, and current care guidelines often lack evidence. Using an evidence-based practice (EBP) model, a multidisciplinary group in an academic medical center reviewed the literature to create departmental patient education materials related to skin care that were grounded in evidence. Recommendations not supported by evidence from randomized, controlled trials were viewed within a stress-reduction framework. Until evidence related to the prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis is more fully developed, skin care recommendations for patients with cancer who receive radiation may need to be based on evidence and theory. In addition, care for patients with radiation dermatitis should encompass strategies aimed at physical and psychosocial stressors.
5. Integration of Evidence-Based Knowledge Management in Microsystems: A Tele-ICU Experience.
Rincon, Teresa A;
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2012 Oct-Dec; 35 (4): 335-40
Abstract: The Institute of Medicine's proposed 6 aims to improve health care are timely, safe, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care. Unfortunately, it also asserts that improvements in these 6 dimensions cannot be achieved within the existing framework of care systems. These systems are based on unrealistic expectations on human cognition and vigilance, and demonstrate a lack of dependence on computerized systems to support care processes and put information at the point of use. Knowledge-based care and evidence-based clinical decision-making need to replace the unscientific care that is being delivered in health care. Building care practices on evidence within an information technology platform is needed to support sound clinical decision-making and to influence organizational adoption of evidence-based practice in health care. Despite medical advances and evidence-based recommendations for treatment of severe sepsis, it remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. It is a complex disease state that has proven difficult to define, diagnose, and treat. Supporting bedside teams with real-time knowledge and expertise to target early identification of severe sepsis and compliance to Surviving Sepsis Campaign, evidence-based practice bundles are important to improving outcomes. Using a centralized, remote team of expert nurses and an open-source software application to advance clinical decision-making and execution of the severe sepsis bundle will be examined.
6. Patient health literacy and the practice of evidence-based medicine.
Kistin, Caroline J.;
Evidence Based Medicine, 2012 Oct; 17 (5): 135-6
7. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to predict nurses' intention to integrate research evidence into clinical decision-making.
Côté, Françoise; Gagnon, Johanne; Houme, Philippe Kouffé; Abdeljelil, Anis Ben; Gagnon, Marie-Pierre;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2012 Oct; 68 (10): 2289-98
Abstract: Aims. Using an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour, this article is a report of a study to identify the factors that influence nurses' intention to integrate research evidence into their clinical decision-making. Background. Health professionals are increasingly asked to adopt evidence-based practice. The integration of research evidence in nurses' clinical decision-making would have an important impact on the quality of care provided for patients. Despite evidence supporting this practice and the availability of high quality research in the field of nursing, the gap between research and practice is still present. Design. A predictive correlational study. Methods. A total of 336 nurses working in a university hospital participated in this research. Data were collected in February and March 2008 by means of a questionnaire based on an extension of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Descriptive statistics of the model variables, Pearson correlations between all the variables and multiple linear regression analysis were performed. Results/findings. Nurses' intention to integrate research findings into clinical decision-making can be predicted by moral norm, normative beliefs, perceived behavioural control and past behaviour. The moral norm is the most important predictor. Overall, the final model explains 70% of the variance in nurses' intention. Conclusion. The present study supports the use of an extended psychosocial theory for identifying the determinants of nurses' intention to integrate research evidence into their clinical decision-making. Interventions that focus on increasing nurses' perceptions that using research is their responsibility for ensuring good patient care and providing a supportive environment could promote an evidence-based nursing practice.
8. Evidence Into Practice: Using Research Findings to Create Practice Recommendations.
Cullen, Laura; Smelser, Jamie; Wagner, Michele; Adams, Susan;
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2012 Oct; 27 (5): 343-51
9. Beyond PICO: The SPIDER Tool for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
Cooke, Alison; Smith, Debbie; Booth, Andrew;
Qualitative Health Research, 2012 Oct; 22 (10): 1435-43
10. Evidence-Based Assessments in the Ventilator Discontinuation Process.
R. MacIntyre, Neil;
Respiratory Care, 2012 Oct; 57 (10): 1611-8
Abstract: The ventilator discontinuation process is an essential component of overall ventilator management. Undue delay leads to excess stay, iatrogenic lung injury, unnecessary sedation, and even higher mortality. On the other hand, premature withdrawal can lead to muscle fatigue, dangerous gas exchange impairment, loss of airway protection, and also a higher mortality. An evidence-based task force has recommended a daily discontinuation assessment and management process for most ICU patients requiring at least 24 hours of mechanical ventilator support. This process focuses on assessments on the causes for ventilator dependence, assessments for evidence of disease stability/ reversal, use of regular spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) as the primary assessment tool for ventilator discontinuation potential, use of separate assessments to evaluate the need for an artificial airway in patients tolerating the SBT, and the use of comfortable, interactive ventilator modes (that do not need to be "weaned") in between regular SBTs. More recent developments have focused on the utility of computer decision support to guide these processes and the importance of linking sedation reduction protocols to ventilator discontinuation protocols. These guidelines are standing the test of time, and practice patterns are evolving in accordance with them. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement and need for further clinical studies, especially in the patient requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation.
11. Journal Club: A venue to advance evidence-based infection prevention practice.
Manning, Mary Lou; Davis, James;
American Journal of Infection Control, 2012 Sep; 40 (7): 667-9
Abstract: Journal Clubs are a well-recognized strategy used by clinicians to critique and keep up to date with relevant literature. This article provides an example of an assessment of an article appearing in this issue of the American Journal of Infection Control titled, "US School/Academic Institution Disaster and Pandemic Preparedness and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among School Nurses."
12. Uncovering the common ground in qualitative inquiry: combining quality improvement and phenomenology in clinical nursing research.
Gullick, Janice; West, Sandra;
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 2012; 25 (6): 532-48
13. Employing a clinical governance framework to engage nurses in research.
Kinney, Sharon; Lima, Sally; McKeever, Stephen; Twomey, Bernadette; Newall, Fiona;
Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2012 Jul-Sep; 27 (3): 226-31
Abstract: The theoretical benefits of engaging in quality and research activities are readily apparent; however, engagement of clinical nurses in these pursuits remains challenging. In addition, the separation of quality improvement and research as distinct endeavors can impair desired improvements in patient outcomes. We propose that employing a clinical governance framework to inform nursing research in the clinical setting enhances the engagement of nurses in the generation and utilization of evidence to improve the quality of care.
14. Making good choices about publishing in the journal jungle.
Clark, Alexander M.; Thompson, David R.;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2012 Nov; 68 (11): 2373-5
15. Balancing interests of hospitals and nurse researchers: Lessons learned.
Marshall, June; Edmonson, Cole; Gemeinhardt, Gretchen; Hamilton, Patti;
Applied Nursing Research, 2012 Aug; 25 (3): 205-11
Abstract: While nurse researchers and administrators in health care organizations need to collaborate to understand the variables that affect nursing practice environments and patient care outcomes, there are inherent risks associated with these collaborations that require careful consideration. A team of academic and hospital researchers found that in studying the off-peak (nights and weekends) nursing environment using institutional ethnography, which involved interviews of nurses and administrators, the subject of the research was frequently the hospitals where these individuals worked. Although the individuals who participated in the research consented to be interviewed about their work, it was less clear how and to what extent the anonymity of their organizations could be maintained. The risks and benefits encountered suggest the need for a decision-making process to be undertaken by collaborative research teams. This decision process and analysis can help ensure a fruitful research relationship that protects sensitive concerns of hospital entities while advancing our understanding of nursing practice environments and patient care outcomes. Important strategies include having all leaders and research team members discuss the agendas of all entities and individuals involved, including clearly delineating the roles, responsibilities, and contributions of all parties. In addition, any constraints or expectations of first right of review of publications needs to be negotiated from the outset. Collaborators need to review their agreements throughout the research process to avoid pitfalls that could adversely impact the relationships as well as the dissemination of knowledge gained.
16. The five top bad reasons nurses don't publish in impactful journals.
Thompson, David R.; Clark, Alexander M.;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2012 Aug; 68 (8): 1675-8
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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Spinaci all'Ebraica
- Yield
- Serves 6
- 3 pounds small-leaved bulk spinach
- Salt
- 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dash nutmeg
- Remove the stems and roots from the spinach. Rinse in many changes of cold water until any trace of sand is removed. Place in a large pot with a pinch of salt and no water other than that retained from washing. Cook over moderately high heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Soak the raisins in the lukewarm water for a couple of minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent; add the raisins, pignoli, and small amounts of salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add the spinach and nutmeg and sauté, stirring frequently, until the spinach looks dry and crisp.
Reprinted with permission from by Edda Servi Machlin, copyright © 2005. Published by Ecco.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories246
- Carbohydrates20 g(7%)
- Fat17 g(27%)
- Protein8 g(16%)
- Saturated Fat2 g(12%)
- Sodium708 mg(29%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber6 g(25%)
- Monounsaturated Fat12 g
- Cholesterol0 mg(0%)

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How to punctuate the end of a year‽ Interrobang is by nature a playful—and therefore perhaps not seriously taken—nonstandard punctuation mark. Its concept is credited to New York ad man Martin Speckter. Americana, 1965, was the first face to fully support the 'interabang' across all its weights. The mark still remains outside of standard character encodings and support is spotty across platforms, so for now, if you need it, it's back to the glyph palette.
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I remember something said by a speaker at the 2011 Brand New Conference on the subject of the interrobang, though I don't recall who; He said the mark's initial purpose was to indicate the asking of a question that immediately results in seeing the answer. Historically speaking, this explanation is unfounded. The interrobang was designed to do what bold underline italic does quite capably; yet I find this new thesis much better, and much more worthy of reflection. The idea that the answer lies in asking the question gives a kind of sublime hope. Putting together this countdown has caused me to get to the bottom of a few good mysteries, so I hope you've enjoyed it.
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6. maj 2020 | Version 3.3.1
I think it´s a good program but it seems to have some troubles with the unblock procedure when you pay for PRO version in pack R.485. why you don ´t etablish a more easy way to unblock it !!!!! Please, reply to my emails begging for your help....
12. marts 2020 | Version 3.2.9
Hallo zusammen, ...glaube dass ich es geschafft habe, die pro Version freizuschalten... Was aber kritisch ist, dass die App furchtbar am Akku nagt, bzw diesen in ca. 4 1/2 Stunden leer saugt?!? Hoffe es gibt da mal ein Update bzw Besserung... Sonst aber ne super App zum Wandern oder Radfahren!!
Christina Argyropoulou
21. februar 2020 | Version 3.2.9
Very useful for my activities. Does anyone know why this app is not available for Garmin Instict?
Dreadnought tps
25. oktober 2019 | Version 3.2.8
manufacturer does not provide the unlock code despite payment. Contacting service does not works. Reaction to emails is zero! I'm waiting for the unlock code! When will this be transmitted! Payment is
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26. oktober 2019, r.485
Hi! Thanks for the review. We sent the code. My only guess your that mail server is filtering our messages as spam. Could you please check? Otherwise you can contact us directly [email protected] (it's the same address used when you click the 'contact developer' link on this page), or via Facebook? Cheers!
Michael Müller
28. august 2019 | Version 3.2.7
Ist nur eine Testversion. Man muss die pro Version später freischalten, doch wie dies funktioniert bleibt ein Rätsel!?
30. juni 2019 | Version 3.2.7
Nice data fields but no ability to use Garmin maps with track recording or routes. Garmin fenix 5x
2. april 2019 | Version 3.2.4
In my oppinion the App is nearly perfect. With the pro-version I can design the display in my own way. I like it.
20. marts 2019 | Version 3.2.4
One hour in use and 20% battery consumption .... Too much - Uninstalled!
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20. marts 2019, r.485
Connect IQ apps consume more power than native apps in general. We've researched and checked that the Outdoor Master is pretty much in line compared to what other Connect IQ app do. There's a discussion on battery consumption by CIQ apps on https://forums.garmin.com/forum/developers/connect-iq/1294511-battery-life-using-connect-iq-apps
13. januar 2019 | Version 3.2.4
I am very pleased now that I bit the bullet and bought the pro version. It cost very little and now my custom screen stays put. I wanted to be able to put all of the data fields that I care most about on one screen so I don't have to flip between screens to see my heart rate data, elevation gain and loss, and distance and time which can be difficult to do when wearing gloves. Mission accomplished thanks to Outdoor Master. I also appreciate the speed with which Rodrigo got back to me once I sent the funds. Great app! Thank you.
9. december 2018 | Version 3.2.4
Good functionality. The colours are a little bit bright for me though.
24. august 2018 | Version 3.2.2
I can't make any sense of the App or how to use it or make it work at all. Too confusing to bother with and the companion App on my iPhone also just hangs useless and senseless.
2. juni 2018 | Version 3.2.1
Good app, also excellent support from developer when I had a problem
Carlos Argueta
29. maj 2018 | Version 3.2.1
New to the Garmin ecosystem and advanced devices to track fitness. Before I was using a simple Xiaomi Mi Band. First thing I noticed when buying my Vivoactive 3 is that I was unable to use the courses features that looked so cool. I was a bit disappointed but tried to find some third-party apps that could do something similar to it. I found two options, dwMap and Outdoor Master. I have to say that Outdoor Master is the winner here. When you buy the pro version (by buying the mega pack of iOS or Android apps), you get access to several cool features like creating routes and send to watch from the app. That was just fantastic. But what really impressed me was the ability to encode a route into a data field and use it within the built-in apps like Run or Walk. That was just like magic to me. Finally another thing I truly loved is how you can zoom in to the point where you see what looks like a compass and shows you where the destination is, or where the beginning is. It takes navigation to a whole different level. Loving the app so far. The only drawback I see so far is that the watch app has too many screens but I am pretty sure there is a way to customize that. Will invest some more time finding out. On the other hand, contacting the developer is very useful. I had some doubts about another app and he replied right away. What can be better than a great app with a helpful developer?
29. maj 2018 | Version 3.2.1
I haven't worked out the advantages over the existing apps for Hike, Cycle etc... I reckon it eats up battery - am I wrong? Finding it difficult to understand and how it ties in with the maps.
28. april 2018 | Version 3.2.1
Классное приложение очень много вариантов отображения ! включенно поле " target" очень понравилось
Cave Dweller
26. april 2018 | Version 3.2.1
Pro version installed on my Vivoactive HR. The app has a lot of features, and a lot of customizations. Highlights include the ability to create a route on the phone and transfer it to the GPS.
Lucy Lumley
2. april 2018 | Version 3.0-beta-19
Great sports app, I use daily, can configure data screens, easy to use, downloads all information to garmin connect app, highly recomend.
14. marts 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd4
Hi Rodrigo, thanks for sending unlock data so fast. The app is realy what i want/need on my Forerunner 235. After a test period i agree to unlock the app to give the programmer an effort. A nice feature would be to have the possibility to reduce the amount of screens which are not in use. That would increase the scrolling through the app. Thanks for this great app, i will continue testing. Best regards Karl-Heinz
14. februar 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd2
My initial impression was really good, however after using the app for a bit I just wanted to update with a few observations - On the Vivoactive some of the screens look pretty sloppy...particularly the compass which is not centered. The app will bug you after a time to buy the pro version or lose features. Surprisingly the features that appear to require payment are not ones I care about anyways, although I don't know if more will become unavailable after time. The problem I do have with the app is that it presents the user what feels like 30 screens and I could not find a way to remove screens I didn't care about. This makes scrolling through to a specific screen REALLY tedious. I love that the data is available, but I don't care about 95% of the screens being presented. All I wanted was an app that would have a nice breadcrumb trail and display pace, HR, distance, Zones and the current time. The last thing maybe worth mentioning is that when you stop an activity by pressing the physical key on the VA3, I am not sure it actually stops the data collection. Instead it opens another screen with about 5 options which include pausing the run or stopping and saving it. What bother's me here is that not only is this a bit tedious, but if I am running in a strange place and stop my run but need the breadcrumb map to find my way back, the only way to use that feature is to NOT stop and save (at least that was what the developer seemed to tell me). However, by not actually stopping the activity my running stats are going to get really skewed as I walk around or do something other than running. I'm think specifically if I do an out and back trail run but before heading back I wanted to enjoy the vista of wherever I ran to.
5. februar 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd1
Best app for my vivoactive watch. It greatly helps me monitor my backcountry skiing with much needed additional info. Thanks a lot, keep the good job.
Kevin Lefever
3. februar 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd1
Excellent app for walking and the ability to map a route is excellent, just the feature I was looking for. I haven't tried other sports, but it was worth upgrading for walking and tracking my course and HR. I am using a forerunner 920XT. I look forward to exploring the entire app over time.
Jo A. Kim
29. januar 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd
Less is more! this app supports a lot of sports but it is not possible to configurate the kind of sports in profiles. so you have allways one configuration for all the sports. it means, you have allways a lot of informations which you are not interested for.
27. januar 2018 | Version 2.9a-upd
Very Nice app! I only have a few suggestions/questions: 1) I noticed that the map has some data fields on it that are ever so slightly off screen on my Vivoactive 3. Some of the other screens have this same issue. While the screens are definitely still readable it just would look nicer if all text fit appropriately. 2. Is it possible to record an activity (like a hike), stop that activity when I reach my destination in order to conserve battery, then load up my route that I just recorded and use it to find my way back to the starting location? If so I would SO make a donation! 3.) After I finished my walk today I noticed that the app did not offer to let me review my stats. That';s a feature I appreciated on my Garmin 620. I did see that on my Vivoactive 3 I can just go to that "last sport" widget to see my data, but it would be nice to be able to do this through the Outdoor Master. 4.) Finally, is it possible to get a small compass or north designation on the map screen? I know I can just look at the Sun's location or swipe to the compass screen, but it would be nice to actually have that on the map itself. Thanks - I'll also send a copy of this through the "contact developer" in hopes of getting some feedback!
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Arrival to Nepal
I arrived in Nepal two months after the first earthquake. I had a nice clear view over the Kathmandu Valley as we flew in and I could see many green valleys with rivers winding through, rice fields, corn fields and a golden-roofed temple glistening on top of a hill.
I was met at the airport by a Projects Abroad rep and driven to my hotel. On the way, I wound the window down to let in the noise and some fresh air. I was met by another rep, who took me to a money exchange and to a local phone shop where I picked up a local sim card, which made me feel like a proper local. In the afternoon I went for a walk around the area, where I couldn't help noticing that I was the only westerner. I realised then there was another effect of the quakes apart from all the damage and devastation – Nepal's tourist industry had almost completely disappeared.
The next morning I was driven to the bus station where I was put on a tourist bus for Pokhara. I saw more signs of damage as we drove out of the city. But as we headed west through the Kathmandu Valley the country became very green, with many rivers and streams all practically bursting thanks to the monsoon. We passed corn fields, rice paddies, and several people on bicycles piled high with all manner of fruit and produce to sell.
Conservation project
In Pokhara I was given my induction to the conservation programme and then the next morning my jeep arrived to take me up into the mountains. For about 2 and a half hours we wound our way up the treacherous road, until finally we reached the Jeep checkpoint, which was as far as the vehicle could go. A porter, which turned out to be a little old lady, took my bags and led me further up the mountain, along a narrow, uphill path that can only be accessed by foot or by animal. Finally, after 2 hours, we climbed over a wall, across a field, through someone's back yard and up a last, steep set of stairs, and emerged at Panorama View Point Lodge, in the village of Ghandruk - my home for the next three weeks.
For the first week there were only four of us volunteers, along with Raj the project manager, his parents and Jamuna our cook. We were like a small family, and I never got tired of waking up and looking at the mountains every morning. I was there during the monsoon, so it rained a lot, and most days were cloudy, but on the occasions that the sun came out and the mountains showed themselves, the views were spectacular! We all got used to having our waterproof gear with us all the time and putting it on very quickly, and pulling the leeches of our legs and ankles at the end of the day!
Daily activities
Each day we would follow Raj off into the jungle with our binoculars and clipboards, to set and check camera traps, record birds or take photos of butterflies. We even went out at night to survey amphibians in the village. It was always fun to check the cameras to see if we had anything! Mostly we got birds, buffalo and barking deer, but on my last day we were rewarded with footage of a common leopard! Most days we got back just in time to beat the rain, with Jamuna and her big smile to tell us that our lunch was ready, and Raj's mother Ama to tell us off if we didn't eat it all!
Once, we went on a three-day hike to survey local birds. The first day was all uphill and I found it very hard going, hiking up over 1,000 metres in one day! It was great to see some other towns and experience a bit of what trekking in Nepal is like. We saw the villagers often, carrying heavy baskets of leaves and branches they'd gathered in the jungle, sometimes just walking with their children, and always ready with a cheery 'Namaste', and then a 'Namaste' from us as we passed.
For me the hardest part of the project was the physical effort of hiking over the mountains every day, going up, down, up and down at 2,000 metres – I don't think there is a flat path in Ghandruk anywhere, unless of course it's 'Nepali flat' – a little bit up, a little bit down! But it was worth it to live in that beautiful place for a few weeks, with the peace of the mountains, the warm welcome of the villagers, and the chance to explore a part of Nepal that regular tourists can't go – the Himalayan jungle. And of course the friends I made there – by the time I left there were still only 6 volunteers, and there's not much to do in Ghandruk other than hang out together, so we became very good friends!
Disaster Relief project
When my three weeks were up it was time to head back to Kathmandu for the second phase of my adventure – Disaster Relief. I was sad to leave, I would miss the peace and quiet of the mountains, but at the same time I was looking forward to getting stuck into the project and getting my hands dirty.
Every day after breakfast we would lace up our work shoes and walk down to the main road, practice our road-crossing skills, and wait to be picked up to be taken to our work site, a small school in the Kathmandu Valley where we were building new classrooms in a former rice field. Something like 22,000 schools were destroyed in the quakes, so it was great to know that children who had their education disrupted would be able to return to lessons again when we were finished. It wasn't easy though, we had to build the foundations from scratch and we were working against the monsoon – several mornings we arrived to find a flooded and muddy worksite, and it wasn't long before my back and legs were aching again! But the optimism and enthusiasm of the team leaders and other volunteers was amazing and we carried on every day with lots of smiles and encouragement!
In our free time there were lots of opportunities to explore the city, although there were still many areas that were off limits due to earthquake damage. It was heart-breaking to see so many of Nepal's national treasures reduced to mud and rubble. The strength and resilience of the Nepalese people was truly inspiring – after everything they've been through, I never heard one person complain or despair, they simply got on with life with a smile and always a friendly greeting.
Final words
For me there were many highlights, but the top of the list would have to be living in the Himalayas, surrounded only by mountain, jungle and even the ever-present monsoon mist, which gave me a unique glimpse into mountain life that ordinary tourists would never get to see. Equally, the satisfaction of seeing a school being built before our eyes, knowing that there were children somewhere who were getting their education back thanks to our hard work.
For anyone thinking about doing either of these projects, the only thing I have to say is: "Go. Nepal is waiting for you."
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Washington Post covered the riots in Athens, including burning of vendor vehicles, just across the street from where [my wife] stayed two weeks ago. The protestors told her they didn't want to lose their entitlements, like retirement at age 55, even though there was no money to pay for them, and they couldn't even create the debt to pay for them. It's a shame that they burned the trucks, since those are peoples' livelihoods, and an actually productive part of the economy.Not getting debt under control can lead to bad outcomes. Worse, it can lead to the election of demagogues who promise to spin gold out of straw.
On the other hand, cuts in the Federal Budget, while fundamental, are not sufficient in the short run. That means tax increases. There are two problems with tax increases. The first is that tax increases are often an excuse to not cut the federal budget, and thus are self-defeating, in that the problem doesn't go away. The second is that we are not going to be able to tax our way out of our problem. Someone asserted to me that 20% of the GDP in taxes is the knee of the curve and above 20% the economy starts to bog down. We are above 20%. I don't know why 20% would be magical, although it has been the traditional ratio from the beginning of the nation, but it is the historic number, or so this person says.
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As for the President's News Conference yesterday, the idea that Defense needs to be included in the round of cuts is both true and also not news. The call for defense cuts began earlier ($400 Billion over ten years by the President since the submission of the 2012 budget) and will continue and will impact our national security strategy. Such cuts will not be the end of the Republic as we know it.
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All but three members of the Union voted in favor of this measure: Tandin, the planet of origin of the Kelvod; Rutland?, whose research of the unique biological phenomenons on the planet depended on Kelovodists and other Dymetricists; and Flek, whose representative at the time was [Ilona Bevan]?. Bevan was worried that the Purge violated universal rights of equality, one of the core concepts that the formation of the Union had been based upon. Supporters of the exile said that Kelvodists gave up their right of equality when they attempted to become superior to the rest of the human race by unnaturally advancing their own intelligence.
Critics of the Union have often cited the exile of non-Kelvodian Dymetricists as an example of ignorance of the Union to the actual situation. The truth of the matter is that the term 'Kelvodian Exile' was propogated by Kelvodist leaders to increase Kelvod solidarity. Union scientists proved that the [Kelvod Agitaion Theory]? applied to all Dymetricists, and the actual wording of the Purge ordered the exile of all Dymetricists, not just the Kelvod.
The results of the Purge of Superintelligence were several and varied. Universities collapsed as Dymetricist teachers fled, the tension of the Copyright Dispute was eased as the number of new patents fell by 75% percent, and (inexplicably) the [Sessionic Cult]? began their silence that lasted into the fourth phase of the Wars. Kelvodists who sought asylum in the East Rim Consortium were hunted down and brutally murdered by Wraiths?. The image of the horned helmet still strikes fear into the hearts of Kevoldists to this day.
Since the collapse of the Union and the disproving of the Kelvod Agitation Theory, Kelvodists and other Dymetricists have slowly worked their way back into society, leaving lasting achievements in all fields of knowledge and thinking.


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Tracking Companies Agree to Notify Shoppers, But Retailers Demur
Shoppers may soon learn which stores have been watching them as they stroll through the aisles.
Over the last two years, retailers such as Nordstrom have hired software firms that gather Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals emitted from smartphones to monitor shoppers' movements around stores. They use the data to study things like wait times at the check-out line and how many people who browse actually make a purchase.
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Now that could change. In response to growing public unease about privacy, on Tuesday a group of companies providing retailers with location tracking services agreed to give consumers notice that they are tracking them — and to encourage retail companies they work with to post instructions explaining how to opt-out of tracking.


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Earth from Space: Hurricane Jimena
This Envisat image captures Hurricane Jimena roaring towards Mexico's Baja California Peninsula on 31 August (18:09 UT).
Around the time of the acquisition, Jimena had maximum sustained winds of nearly 250 km/h and was just short of being classified as a Category 5 storm – the highest danger rating for a hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson intensity scale.
By early Wednesday 2 September, it had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as its maximum wind speed dropped to 165 km/h, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Later on Wednesday, it was downgraded again to a Category 1 hurricane after its maximum sustained winds decreased to 145 km/h.
The hurricane, which formed on 29 August in the eastern Pacific Ocean, weakened to a tropical storm later on Wednesday after making landfall on the Baja California Peninsula (left). The peninsula lies at the southern tip of North America and is surrounded by water with the Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortés, to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Mainland Mexico is visible across the top of the image.
Hurricanes are large powerful storms that rotate around a central area of extreme low pressure. They arise in warm tropical waters that transfer their heat to the air. The warmed air rises rapidly, in the process creating low pressure at the water surface. Winds begin rushing inwards and upwards around this low-pressure zone.
Knowing the strength and path of hurricanes is critical for issuing timely warnings. Earth observation satellites are the best means of providing data on the forces that power the storm.
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Editor's Note: This multi-part are on parallel algorithm design is based on the book Designing and Building Parallel Programs by Ian Foster. Designing and Building Parallel Programs promotes a view of parallel programming as an engineering discipline, in which programs are developed in a methodical fashion and both cost and performance are considered in a design. Part 1 focuses on the topics of Methodical Design and Partitioning. Subsequent installments will focus on Communication, Agglomeration, and Mapping, before finally examining case studies of parallel algorithms in action. A special thanks to Ian Foster.
Designing Parallel Algorithms: Part 1
Designing Parallel Algorithms: Part 2
Designing Parallel Algorithms: Part 3
Designing Parallel Algorithms: Part 4
VLSI is a process used to build electronic components such as microprocessors and memory chips comprising millions of transistors. The design of VLSI components is a computationally demanding process. Computers are used extensively to verify the correctness of a circuit design, to lay out a circuit in a two-dimensional area, and to generate the patterns used to test circuits once they have been fabricated. Many of these problems involve either an exhaustive or a heuristically guided search of a large space of possible solutions. Here, we consider a layout problem. The first stage of the VLSI design process typically produces a set of indivisible rectangular blocks called "cells". In a second stage, interconnection information is used to determine the relative placements of these cells. In a third stage, implementations are selected for the various cells with the goal of optimizing the total area. It is the third stage, floorplan optimization, for which we shall develop a parallel algorithm. This is an important part of the design process, since the cost of a chip is usually dominated by its area.
VLSI floorplan optimization can be explained by analogy with the problem of designing a kitchen. Assume that we have decided on the components the kitchen is to contain (this action is stage 1 of the VLSI design process) and how these components are to be arranged (stage 2). For example, we may wish to have a stove, refrigerator, table, and sink and may require that the stove be next to the refrigerator and the table next to the sink. Assume also that we can choose among several possible models for each of these components, with different models having different shapes but occupying the same floor area. In the floorplan optimization phase of our kitchen design, we select models so as make the best use of available floorspace.
In VLSI, a floorplan is represented as a pair of polar graphs, conventionally called the and G and H graphs. (A polar graph is a directed acyclic graph with a single source and a single sink. The term directed means that edges have a direction, and acyclic means that there are no cycles.) These graphs specify which cells are adjacent in the vertical and horizontal directions, respectively. Each arc denotes a cell, and nodes (other than the source and sink) link cells that must have touching edges.
Although a cell has a fixed area, it may have several possible implementations with different aspect ratios. If we have N cells, and if cell c(i)has implementations, then the total number of possible floorplan configurations is
For example, Figure 27 shows a floorplan optimization problem with three cells and six possible configurations:
The problem then is to identify the configuration with the lowest area, where area is defined as the product of the maximum horizontal and vertical extents. This identification can be achieved by using a search algorithm to explore a search tree representing all possible configurations. As shown in Figure 28, level i of this tree corresponds to the situation in which implementations have been chosen for i cells. We can explore this search tree by using Algorithm 1.1. An initial call search(root) causes the entire tree to be visited, with the path used to get to each leaf node reported as a solution.
Algorithm 1.1 implements an exhaustive search that visits all nodes of the search tree. Unfortunately, this strategy is computationally infeasible for any but the smallest problems. For example, a problem with just 20 cells and 6 implementations per cell has a search space of 620≈ 4x1015 nodes. Fortunately, the number of nodes explored can be reduced considerably by using a technique called branch-and-bound search. The basic idea is to keep track of the best (lowest area) solution found so far. Before "expanding'' a node (that is, looking at its subtrees), we check whether the area of the partial configuration represented by that node is already greater than that of the best known solution. If so, we know that this node cannot yield a better solution, and the subtree rooted at that node can be abandoned, or pruned (Figure 29). This approach is specified as Algorithm 2.2, with the global variable Amin used to maintain a record of the best solution.
On a sequential computer, the foreach in Algorithm 2.2 can examine each subtree in turn, thereby giving a depth-first search algorithm that explores the tree depth-first and left-to-right. In this case, pruning can reduce the number of nodes explored enormously. In one experiment reported in the literature, the number of nodes explored in a typical 20-cell problem was reduced from 4x1015 to 6x106. As we shall see, efficient pruning is a difficult problem in a parallel environment and, to a large extent, determines the structure of our parallel algorithm.
In summary, the fundamental operation to be performed in the floorplan optimization problem is branch-and-bound search. This is an interesting algorithm from a parallel computing perspective because of its irregular computational structure: the size and shape of the search tree that must be explored are not known ahead of time. Also, the need for pruning introduces a need both to manage the order in which the tree is explored and to acquire and propagate global knowledge of computation state. In these respects this problem is typical of many algorithms in symbolic (nonnumeric) computing.


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DEQ view: Quality Welding under investigation
The Department of Environmental Quality is checking out allegations that Quality Welding gets rid of paint and paint thinner by dumping it on the ground.
Quality Welding owner Lewis Dickerson calls the charges false. But two sources familiar with company operations claim they witnessed paint and thinner being dumped into the ground.
In April, the Charlottesville fire marshal, Charlottesville building inspectors, and representatives of the DEQ visited the Harris Street welding shop.
Fire marshal Ben Powell cited the business for 14 violations on April 16, the most serious of which were storing open containers of flammable paint and thinners within 10 feet of welding operations and spray painting without adequate ventilation.
"They corrected all the fire code stuff," says Powell. "I went back on April 23 to check the code corrections because I had them stop work until they were fixed." Powell says he contacted the city building inspector and the DEQ.
City building official Tom Elliott says that businesses that paint inside need a sprinkler system and a paint booth or an area with proper ventilation, exhaust, filters, and a fire-rated area none of which Quality Welding has.
"We appreciate calls from concerned citizens about building code violations," adds Elliott, because once construction is complete, building inspectors usually don't know what's going on inside.
There were outside problems too. Where employees paint, Powell observed paint on the ground. "The whole area is covered with paint," he says. That can be a concern if the materials on the ground can be carried off into streams, says a DEQ official.
According to the DEQ spokesman Bill Hayden, guidelines for outdoors painting depend on the volume and whether people are breathing the fumes. "We're looking into whether some type of permit is required from an emissions standpoint," he says.
"In some cases a protective area or hood that contains paint emissions is appropriate," says Hayden. "That's what we're looking at."
"You can walk out behind the shop, and the ground is green or black or whatever," says a source, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity. And when asked how Quality Welding disposes of paint and thinner, this source reports witnessing painting products being dumped out on the ground.
A DEQ inspector found no evidence that paint had been dumped, but says it may be a month before the investigation of Quality Welding is complete, says Hayden.
"We want to look at how they're managing their disposal of painting materials," he says. "We're looking into conditions of how they conduct painting."
The DEQ did not take soil or water samples, according to Hayden.
Dickerson, who flies a Confederate battle flag above his shop, downplays the government visits to his business, and says the DEQ "said we were fine." He says he was instructed to store paint in a 55-gallon barrel and then have it picked up when full.
He describes how Quality Welding previously disposed of paint: "We put it in a bucket, and it evaporates and gets hard. Then you can put it in a dumpster," says Dickerson, who adds that the DEQ approved that method.
Hayden confirms that letting paint dry up before tossing it "can be an approved method."
Both whistleblowers cite environmental concerns about Quality Welding's methods of handling painting materials, and fear ground, air, and water contamination. "Either they don't care, or they're ignorant," says one observer.
Lewis Dickerson admits to improperly storing paint, but not to improperly dumping it. "The DEQ said there were no major problems, just a few minor ones," he says.Read more on: department of environmental quality


text: I thought I would take a break from the typical history based post this week and talk a bit about the influence of geography on the Civil War. This is related to the field of military geography, which examines how both the discipline of geography and the geography of the land and water affect warfare and the ability for a nation to wage war. I am currently working on a directed study with one of my fellow graduate students and a professor of Geography on American military geography, which is allowing us to combine military history and military geography. During our weekly meeting today, I was briefly looking up military geography related to the Civil War and stumbled upon a nice website that deals with the subject. The website is through the Civil War Center at Louisiana State University, and is titled "Geography and the Civil War". I am looking forward to examining this subject a bit more and hope to have a research poster soon on important sources in early American Military Geography, which will naturally include the Civil War. If you are interested in learning more about what I am doing with military geography, then check out our website, The Military Geography Project. Until next time, keep researching.


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An excellent investigative report by Dunya Today about Karachi Blast. I hope after these proofs this case will not be thrown in the dustbin of Waziristan or tribal areas like it is happening with Benazir case.
Below is Mustafa Kamal's reaction to the investigation
We demand free and fair investigation and trial of the minds and hands behind this terrorism regardless of political, sectarian, ethnic and any other affiliation.
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Apricot Meringue Pie
My sister-in-law wanted to create an apricot pie recipe, so we experimented until we came up a combination of ingredients we liked. The meringue sits nice and high, while the sweet apricots retain a little of their chewy texture. It's yummy! -Olive Rumage, Jacksboro, Texas
Total TimePrep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Makes6-8 servings
- 12 ounces dried apricots, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- In a saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until apricots are softened.
- In a bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until glossy and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Keep warm.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling into crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust.
- Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.


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Family of Junior Seau Files Wrongful Death Suit Vs. NFL
The family of the late Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death suit against the NFL Wednesday, alleging that the trauma the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker suffered while playing in the league caused a brain disease that led him to commit suicide in May 2012.
The lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday at the California Superior Court in San Diego, claims the NFL deliberately hid the dangers of consistent blows to the head from its players. The suit said that Seau, 43 at the time of his death, developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition found in other players who have committed suicide after their playing careers.
Helmet manufacturer Riddell Inc. was also named in the suit for being "negligent in their design, testing, assembly, manufacture, marketing, and engineering of the helmets" used by NFL players.
A statement from the NFL said the league is reviewing the claims and will respond through the court. According to the AP, more than 3,800 former players have sued the league over head injuries.
A star for most of his 20-year career, Seau retired in 2009. His family claimed he suffered through depression, mood swings and other conditions prior to his death. Gina Seau, Junior's ex-wife; Junior's children Tyler, Sydney, Jake and Hunter, and Bette Hoffman, trustee of Seau's estate, were listed as plaintiffs on the suit.
"We know this lawsuit will not bring back Junior. But it will send a message that the NFL needs to care for its former players, acknowledge its decades of deception on the issue of head injuries and player safety, and make the game safer for future generations," the family said in a statement to the Associated Press.


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Dutch! wrote:Doesn't change the fact that I found this year's nominations within five seconds of reaching the main page.
joezabel wrote:I'm very happy with the list. I'm especially happy that A LESSON IS LEARNED BUT THE DAMAGE IS IRREVERSIBLE got so many nominations. Too bad it didn't get a Newcomer nomination, considering that it only started in August of 2004.
BloodKnight wrote:Whatever happened to a council of people awarding people, instead of 'whos most popular'. If the music awards were run by you guys, the only 'good' music would be spears and avril lavigne.
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Menoken Geographic Mobility Demographics and Statistics
The American Community Survey (ACS), conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, publishes detailed estimates on Menoken's population's geographic mobility each year. Mobility measures key components of migration patterns: how many people have moved to new homes in the past year, and from where, broken down further by demographics and other characteristics.
Unlike the Census, which is an exact count of people and households every ten years, ACS statistics are estimated based on a representative survey sample. For locations with populations under 60,000, the ACS is only available in 5-year estimates, rather than single-year periods. The 5-year estimates provide greater geographical granularity but a less granular time period.
How many people recently moved into new homes in Menoken, Kansas?
And from how far away?
How old are new residents in Menoken, Kansas?
Nationally, recent movers tend to be younger than long-time residents. This chart compares the median ages of long-term and new residents in Menoken, as well as the overall median ages of each category throughout Kansas and the United States. Use the time-slider beneath the chart to see data for other years.
How much money do new Menoken residents make?
This chart shows the median incomes for new and long-term residents in Menoken, compared with the median income for each category of resident throughout Kansas and the United States.
Note: The American Community Survey does not report median values for locations with extremely small sample sizes, because the resulting values are too unreliable.
About the Data
Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), 5-year estimates. The following tables are used:
• Geographical Mobility: Table B07013, population 1 year and older.
• Median Age: Table B07002, population 1 year and older.
• Median Income: Table B07011, population 15 years and older with income.
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California water officials are urging state lawmakers to create a funding source by implementing new taxes or fees so communities with high levels of nitrates in their drinking water can build and operate safe water systems.
In a report released Wednesday, the State Water Resources Control Board recommended a point-of-sale fee on agricultural commodities, a fertilizer tax or a water-use fee from residents to offset the costs of new water systems.
Nitrate contamination of drinking water is a pervasive problem in California's agricultural heartland and is bound to intensify in coming years, according to a University of California, Davis study released last March.
The study - covering the Salinas Valley and Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties - found that half of the 2.6 million people in those areas live in communities where raw drinking water sources have registered nitrate levels exceeding the standard.
Many of those communities blend or treat their water, drill a new well or provide another alternative source, passing on the extra costs to ratepayers. But one in 10 people in the study area rely on untreated groundwater that may exceed the nitrate standards. Most are residents of small, poor agricultural communities that cannot afford to treat the water or offer alternatives.
Scientists have linked high levels of nitrates to "blue baby syndrome," reproductive disorders and cancer. Infants who drink water that exceeds the nitrate standard could become seriously ill and die, according the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Chemical fertilizers and livestock manure are the main source of nitrate contamination. And nitrate leaching from agricultural land is responsible for 96 percent of current groundwater contamination, according to the study.
Researchers say a fertilizer tax of approximately $100 to $180 per ton of nitrogen would generate between $20 million and $36 million per year - enough to address current nitrate contamination.
A point-of-sale fee on agricultural commodities or a water-use fee from affected residents would be less desirable, the report said, as they would place an undue burden on low-income communities.
Beyond finding a long-term source of funding, water officials also said agricultural parties and others responsible for the contamination should provide replacement water to affected communities. Currently, many residents pay for their own bottled water for drinking and cooking, in addition to paying for the contaminated water.
Another recommendation is for state agencies to increase access to funding sources for safe drinking water for small communities with contaminated water by streamlining funding applications and providing planning grants and technical assistance.
Officials suggested improving monitoring and notification for residents in nitrate-affected areas. They also recommended requiring residents with private domestic wells or in smaller water systems that are not regulated by the state to sample their wells for contamination.
Without identifying a secure source of funding, officials said, nitrate contamination will grow, as will the financial burden on many agricultural communities. By 2050, nearly 80 percent of the population - about 2 million residents - in agricultural areas could face nitrate contamination exceeding the state standard.


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2 deaths that changed Charlottesville
Two deaths created big changes in Charlottesville, and both were reported last week on NPR. On November 18, after Daily Progress sportswriter Jerry Ratcliffe focused on the topic, Frank Deford recalled the 1909 death of UVA freshman player Archer Christian in recalling how football reinvented itself after a particularly deadly season. Then, on November 20, NPR aired a narrative recorded four years ago for StoryCorps about the local couple who lost their son, Brian Korbon, in 1993, shortly after Brian experienced premonitions of his own passing and then scored his first run at McIntire Little League, which then named one of its fields for the nine-year-old.
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I've read many articles chronicling the relationship of football and future brain injury. Not being a football follower, is there a way to change the game, as Archer's death did, to lessen these horrendous outcomes, which certainly lead to early death and disability for many players, from high school, college, and the pros ?
From Offensive Play
How different are dogfighting and football?
by Malcolm Gladwell
"An offensive lineman can't do his job without ââ?¬Å?using his head," one veteran says, but neuropathologists examining the brains of ex-N.F.L. players have found trauma-related degeneration.
From Ratcliffe's article "Soon, they proposed to end the mass play, which had caused several deaths on the collegiate and high school level. They didn't stop there, also introducing a rule that required seven players on the line of scrimmage and that pushing or pulling the ball carrier would be illegal.


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After reading or viewing a text, students are introduced to propaganda techniques and then identify examples in the text. Students discuss these examples, and then explore the use of propaganda in popular culture by looking at examples in the media. Students identify examples of propaganda techniques used in clips of online political advertisements and explain how the techniques are used to persuade voters. Next, students explore the similarities of the propaganda techniques used in the literary text and in the online political ads to explain the commentary the text is making about contemporary society. Finally, students write a persuasive essay in support of a given statement.
In this lesson, some specific references are made to Brave New World as examples. A text list suggests additional novels, short stories, plays, and movies that will also work for this activity.
- Literature Featuring Propaganda Techniques and Themes: This booklist provides lists of novels, short stories, plays, and movies that can be used in lessons about propaganda.
- Persuasion Map: Use this online tool to map out and print your persuasive argument. Included are spaces to map out your thesis, three reasons, and supporting details.
- Persuasive Writing Scoring Guide: Use this reproducible rubric to assess the focus; organization; sentence fluency and word choice; and conventions of persuasive writing assignments.
In the NCTE publication Lesson Plans for Creating Media-Rich Classrooms, editor Scott Sullivan notes that by "making students aware of the ways information is used and manipulated, we allow them to begin making wiser, more informed choices" (176). Students benefit doubly, then, by studying the concept of propaganda in a traditional literary context and in real-world applications pulled from multimedia sources. Their understanding of the literary text is enriched and enhanced and they are encouraged to "become more informed and conscientious citizens" (174). In this lesson, which encourages students to explore "the intrinsic relationships between content, product [or candidate], and profit [or power], they begin to see that what may once have seemed an objective enterprise [a political campaign] is, in fact, subject to a variety of influences, some subtle, some not" (175).
Further Reading
Christel, Mary, and Scott Sullivan, eds. 2007. Lesson Plans for Creating Media-Rich Classrooms. Urbana, IL: NCTE.


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We weren't able to post much over the weekend so here's an update on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rally that was held across the street from the White House in Lafayette Park.
Six protesters were arrested after they chained themselves to the White House gates. And: Gov. Howard Dean made a surprise appearance at the rally. Very significant because Dean is the former Democratic National Committee Chairman—and his 50 state strategy is partially responsible for the Democratic congressional majority and president.
Lt. Dan Choi, Cpl Evelyn Thomas (below), Capt. James Pietrangelo and the recently-discharged Sgt. Robin Chaurasiya were among those who spoke, lending their powerful and emotional stories of courage, watch AFTER THE JUMP ...


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Gary Johnson, the former two-term Governor of New Mexico, is looking a lot better.
I've already blogged about his principles in refusing the appear on stage with what he considered to be a Tea Party extremist, and his criticism of Mayor Bloomberg's unconstitutional "Stop and Frisk" policy.
Today, let's take a look at some Gary Johnson answers in an interview reported by The Daily Caller:
On abortion rights:
"I leave abortion to the woman," he said. "I just fundamentally end there."
When it comes to abortion, Johnson said, "I absolutely support a woman's right to choose."
And on the question of whether a man should have a say in it, Johnson replied, "When it comes to that bottom line decision, no."
However, the former New Mexico governor said he's for restricting public funding of abortion because "it's libertarian" for someone to say what they don't want their taxes spent on.
On religion:
Johnson, who said he doesn't go to church, made it clear he doesn't think "religion should play a role in government."
"I don't seek the counsel of God," Johnson said. "God doesn't speak to me on what I should or shouldn't do."
Asked about his religious beliefs, Johnson said,"I haven't gone to church since I finished my confirmation as a Lutheran."On drugs:
"Marijuana was really my favorite," said Johnson, who supports legalizing the drug, but said in a previous interview that he hasn't used it since 2008.
He also tried coke at one point in his life. "I've used cocaine on a handful of occasions and that was one of those drugs where--holy cow--I understand why cocaine is what it is."
He says he has no desire to touch the drug again.
"To me, there's something wrong with feeling this good, and come to find out, I mean, cocaine literally puts holes in your heart," he said. "People my age who have used cocaine have died because of heart failure, and Whitney Houston [is] our latest example of what it is to use cocaine your whole life."
Johnson doesn't support full legalization of drugs yet.
"Would the world be a better place if all drugs were legalized tomorrow? Absolutely," he said. "But pragmatically speaking, you're not going to go from the criminalization of all drugs to the legalization of drugs overnight. I think you start with marijuana and those giant steps happen very quickly after we do marijuana."On guns and gun control:
"I bought my first gun ever this summer, .38, 2 1/2 inch Smith and Wesson revolver," Johnson said.
"Forever I've always thought of finding myself in a situation where I needed a gun and not had it."
When asked whether he is packing heat on the campaign trail, Johnson said no. But that doesn't mean he is necessarily opposed to it.
"I'm not the guy to restrict anything about private firearms," he said. "Caliber, number of bullets in the chamber, I'm not your guy,"On being a spoiler who hurts Mitt Romney:
Asked whether he thinks his candidacy could help elect Barack Obama by siphoning votes away from Mitt Romney or whoever the eventual GOP nominee is, Johnson said no way.
"I reject the notion that I'm going to take votes from Romney," he said. "You know all of those Romney supporters that are ardent marriage-equality advocates? That are for getting out of the conflicts in the Middle East? All those pot smokers that are for Romney? Nah, I don't buy it."
On the truth about Roswell:
"Okay, you've hit on the one thing I really can't talk about," Johnson said, straight-faced, when pressed on the mystery surrounding Roswell.
"I was whisked off into a basement and told exactly what happened."
But he then added, "I will tell you that the alien-to-work program in my office really worked well. They're hard-working. There's no stop and they don't take potty breaks."
"I've said too much already."
For more on Gary Johnson's views, go here.


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Choreography by: Peter Martins
Music by: John Adams
Martins' Hallelujah Junction is a living locomotive of propulsive vitality, set to a pulsing John Adams score played by two onstage pianists.
Peter Martins' Hallelujah Junction is set to a score of the same name by John Adams. The music was written for two pianos, and named after a small truck stop near the California-Nevada border. Adams said of the piece, "It was a case of a good title needing a piece, so I obliged by composing this work for two pianos." The work centers on delayed repetition between the two pianos, creating an effect of echoing sonorities. There is a constant shift of pulse and meter, but the main rhythms are based on the rhythms of the word "Hal-le-LU-jah." The ballet, originally created for the Royal Danish Ballet, features a principal couple in white, a male soloist in black, and a small corps de ballet. The two pianists, dimly lit and facing each other at the back of the stage, appear to hover in the darkness above the dancers.


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I acquired a rusty Vogelzang box-type stove (a BX26E, to be exact) a while back:
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It was a great deal. $43 and I got a couple of heat shields and a rusty Collins axe (which may or may not restore).
Anyway, I took it apart, worked it all over with a couple of wire cup brushes and my trusty Chicago Electric 4-1/2" grinder (a Horrible Fright tool well worth purchasing). I'm going to do a final de-rust with vinegar followed by a baking soda dip before I put it back together. I have the "rope" gasket and hi-temp sealer.
This is going in my shop/barn, not in the house. It's going to be in the middle of the barn, not near a wall, and the stove pipe will be going through a plain sheet metal roof. My current plan is to use a silicone boot on the outside of the roof to seal against rain, and a larger diameter piece of stove pipe on the inside of the roof as a heat shield. The only wood that is close are the two roof purlins on either side of the pipe, and they aren't that close. I might add a second pipe to give a "double wall" effect, and put some insulation on the purlins. Overkill can't hurt here.
Any pointers/advice on re-assembling, installing, using the stove? This is my first experience with a wood stove, and you don't know what you don't know.


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Promoting the art and craft of wood turning in the greater Cincinnati area
OVWG Members may come to the Learning Center (LC) to use the equipment to work on their own projects. The Open Shop Coordinators can provide coaching on a variety of basic and more advanced woodturning skills. Open Shop periods are not formal classes. Members attending an Open Shop should not expect to receive exclusive, 1 on 1, classroom type instruction from the LC Coordinator.
The LC Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of the LC. Safe turning is a first priority for activities and events in the LC. Posted Safety Rules will be followed at all times. Anyone operating equipment for the first time must receive a Safety briefing for that tool from the Coordinator. No powered equipment may be used unless there are at last two people present in the LC.
Before leaving the LC, the members in attendance must return the LC to as-found or better condition. This includes, but not limited to, sweeping floor, removing dust from tools, closing/locking tool cabinets, and unplugging power equipment.
The LC Coordinator has the authority to stop activities not believed to be consistent with safety and these principles.