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Granted, the the people of Holly Hill lack the political influence of those in Ormond Beach, but we are not just talking about the equitable distribution of school-construction funds; we are talking about the future of our children.
I don't understand the difficulties concerning the utilization of the site of the old Holly Hill Middle School. The Volusia County School Board never should have sold it; they should buy it back or negotiate with the city to begin construction of a facility like that of the Ormond Beach Middle School. Granted, the the people of Holly Hill lack the political influence of those in Ormond Beach, but we are not just talking about the equitable distribution of school-construction funds; we are talking about the future of our children.
Certainly, the boys and girls of Holly Hill are deserving of a structure similar to that of Ormond Beach; why, UNESCO has it listed as a world heritage site (just kidding). And don't get me talking about the cost savings and environmental features of OBMS. Why, at night it is lit up so as to be visible from space.
Ormond Beach
Editor's note: In 2011, school officials closed Holly Hill Middle School and added grades 6-8 to the nearby elementary school campus, creating Holly Hill School. Holly Hill officials recently discussed potential uses for the property. Before retiring, Weidner taught at both Holly Hill and Ormond Beach middle schools.
When I was discharged from the Army in 1979 after being a military journalist, I went to work for The News-Journal. At that time there were two newspapers — morning and evening. One of the first people that I had the privilege of meeting was Kathy Kelly. She was not only a great help in me getting acclimated to the "News-Journal way," she was also a great inspiration to me. Although I was employed for a little less than six months, I was able to learn more about journalism, thanks to the help that I received from Kathy. I still have occasions where I meet up with her, and it is always good to see her when I do. I always knew that one day she would retire, but she will be sorely missed — not only by the N-J staff, but by the readership. To Kathy, I want to wish all the very best and a great big thank you!
South Daytona
After reading your article on bicycle accidents, I did some research and found that Florida has a statute concerning this.
Florida Statute 316.2065 spells out the laws that must be followed while riding, while another section of the statute makes it clear that bicycles must obey all traffic control signals.
All the bicycle riding experts that cuss drivers out after the bikes run lights, go through stop signs or other traffic should read the regulations. A lot of people as well as most kids do obey the law, but I have seen (as have most drivers) people riding expensive bikes as well as motorized bicycles who think they are above the law. Why don't the city and county officials do something? I realize they have other and more important things to do, but on their slow days can they help with this problem?
Ormond Beach
Friday night at Sica Hall in Holly Hill, newly elected Congressman Ron DeSantis from District 6 announced he has refused both his government pension and health care plan at considerable personal expense. Not since Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, announced he sleeps on a cot in his office to save taxpayers money have I been as impressed with an elected official.
Not only has DeSantis committed to personal frugality on behalf of taxpayers, but he has co-sponsored the FairTax Bill (HR 25) to help rescue our country from the tax-and-spend hell for which we are headed.
With all the hot air about fiscal responsibility coming out of Washington, how many leaders have actually demonstrated a willingnesss to sacrifice themselves? Leading by example is the true meaning of leadership and makes me proud to have voted for DeSantis — and to have him represent me in the House. Until this example is talked about on every network and on every radio station in the talk radio realm, nothing will change in Washington, D.C. Elected officials need to know we are paying attention. Write your local paper and call into your talk shows. This is huge.
Ormond Beach
Connor, a member of the Volusia Tax Reform executive board, is also involved in Florida FairTax.
All Americans share the shock and grief generated by recent incidents of mass violence like the massacre in Newtown, Conn. And we all believe that something must be done to help prevent the recurrence of such horrible crimes. However, rushing to pass gun control laws that make us feel that we have done something is no solution.
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control state that the assault weapons ban passed in 1994 did nothing to prevent violent crime. A broader ban in Australia hasn't reduced violence there, according to researchers at the University of Melbourne. Therefore, how can we expect a more stringent ban to work in the United States?
However we do know what has worked. The implementation of the "broken windows" strategy in law enforcement along with community policing and targeted law enforcement using "CompStat," have had significant effects on the rates of violent crimes and crimes in general. In addition, the "shall issue" concealed-carry laws have been a powerful deterrent to violence, according to the research of Dr. John Lott. And, with the exception of "Fast and Furious," our system of national background checks has prevented potentially dangerous people from getting their hands on guns.
We need to look at how to strengthen these background checks, rather than ban the high-capacity firearms that give law-abiding citizens the means to effectively defend themselves from the armament criminals already possess. For example, we can remove the ban in health care privacy laws that prevents those who perform background checks from knowing if a would-be gun buyer has been involuntarily committed to a mental health institution. We also need to increase targeting of those who participate in straw sales and those who traffic in firearms illegally. Let's focus on what we know works, rather than doubling down on policies that have already failed.
Daytona Beach
My Sunday paper had a story about thousands who showed up at a protest Saturday in Washington, D.C., to demand something be done about guns so that no more children will be massacred. I don't blame The News-Journal, because it uses standard sources like the AP, but the readers might be interested in a protest at the same place that took place on the previous day, Friday. The 40th March for Life drew hundreds of thousands who demanded that we end abortion in America. The death toll in the womb is significantly higher than that brought about by the occasional deranged, typically mentally ill mass killer.
The Centers for Disease Control's statistics show that 50 million defenseless, innocent people have been slaughtered since the Supreme Court somehow turned a right to privacy into a right to kill an unborn person. That's 3,000-plus a day that ought to be mourned along with the 26 in Connecticut, who, like you and me, made it past the womb. With the culture of death sanctioned and funded by our government, it's a mercy we don't see more mass killings.
MARK A. McGRANE
Ormond Beach
Editor's note: A brief article about the March for Life appeared on page 3A of Tuesday's News-Journal.
I understand that heads of major organizations cannot be aware of daily operations in their departments.
However, when a crisis happens, as in Benghazi, we are naturally disturbed by any cover-ups after facts are established. The country seemed to accept the position Hillary Clinton took of "standing by her man" in 1998, when Bill Clinton was impeached. However, her recent choice of standing by "The Man" will be remembered, and she must take whatever that brings.
We do know that differences count, and why are there no questions of the obvious cover-up? Since I still vote in New York, I am aware that my vote has little or no effect in the current presidential elections. But I can sincerely say "God Bless America — we need it. "
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Screencasting software: Comparison and features
Screencasting is an excellent way to communicate to clients, potential customers, or people in general. With many screencast software options available, it is not hard to find one that fits your specific needs. This article will examine various popular screencasting programs currently available for PCs and Macs, as well as their features. While many of the programs listed below have other features, such as the ability to take screenshots and record only audio, I will concentrate only on the screencasting abilities of each of these tools.
Free screencast software
Jing / Jing Pro
Jing, by TechSmith, is a compact tool that docks itself to the side of your screen, making it easy to start a screencast. You can quickly and easily upload files to screencast.com for sharing or save them on your computer. The quality of videos made is high and the player looks sleek. The free version has a branded player as well. For $14.95 a year, the Pro version offers better encoding for smaller files and no branding, as well as the ability to upload to YouTube and save as a MPEG-4 file. The biggest drawback is the 5-minute limit on all screencasts.
- 5-minute record time limit
- 2 Gigabytes free storage on Screencast.com
- Quickly and easily create screencasts
- Few features
- Good recording quality
- Saves as a Flash SWF file
- Quickly upload and share videos with a link from Screencast.com
- Jing Pro records smaller files and saves as MPEG-4 as well
This is a very simple and fast web-based program. Screenr logs into your Twitter account and in this way keeps track of your screencasts. You receive a very short URL to paste wherever you wish or code to add to your website or blog. Although there are few features, the videos it produces are good-quality. The major drawback in this product is the 5-minute time limit.
- No installation on your computer
- Quickly and easily create a screencast
- 5-minute recording limit
- Good recording quality
- Must sign in to a Twitter account to use
- After upload to server and posting to Twitter, you can download the MP4 file or upload to YouTube
Although visually not appealing, Screencast-o-Matic does a good job at creating screencasts. There is a time limit of 15 minutes for the free version, which is branded with the Screencast-o-Matic logo in the lower-left corner. For $5, you can upgrade to Pro and get up to an hour of recording time without branding. Video and audio quality are good. The screencast may be saved on your computer or uploaded to their servers or YouTube. This is a good option for those who need more than 5 minutes.
- No installation on your computer
- 15-minute limit with free version / 1-hour limit with paid version
- Can be uploaded to Screencast-O-Matic's servers, to YouTube HD, or downloaded to the computer
- Saves as Quicktime MP4, Windows Media Player AVI, or Flash SWF file
- Emphasizes mouse clicks with a colored dot
- Can be resized when saved, although quality may be reduced
This program allows users to record at variable rates and add text boxes with buttons to require interaction. Upon recording, you can see each frame and can add more complex controls such as advancement to a certain frame. Wink then renders the frames to a compact file for viewing. This program requires a little more work but is good for certain tutorials, such as those that need on-screen text or require the video to stop.
- Notes can be added to frames that require clicking
- Frames captured based on mouse and keyboard actions
- Mouse location can be manipulated
- Frames can be removed
- Variable capture rate
- Produces compact files
- Can be saved as a Flash file or Executable (EXE) file
This popular open-source software is not as visually appealing, but offers many audio and video options. The recording may be saved as an AVI or SWF file, and the AVI file may be converted to a Flash SWF file later. The downside is the file size, which may be larger than other programs.
- File can be saved as Windows Media Player AVI and converted to Flash SWF file
- Looks simple, but CamStudio has many options for recording video and audio
- You can add notes to the video and highlight the cursor
- A popular free choice
- Tends to produce large files
This is another web-based program, like Jing and Screenr. It allows limited editing, such as subtitles and changing of the preview image. You must register and log in to use the files produced, which are fairly economically sized. Overall, this is a fairly good option.
- No installation on your computer
- Subtitles can be added
- Audio can be recorded later or done over
- Can be uploaded to ScreenToaster's servers or YouTube, and can be downloaded
- Produces relatively smaller files
- You must be logged in to use files
- Saves as a Quicktime MOV file or Flash SWF file (requires signup)
Commercial screencast software
ScreenFlow (Mac)
ScreenFlow is a feature-rich screencast program available only for the Mac. It differs from other programs in that you record the entire screen and edit the screencast with the many editing options on a timeline. Options for video editing include screen rotation, reflection, shadow, and color balance. Audio effects can be added, as well as text and cursor effects. ScreenFlow uses a special algorithm to record only what changes on screen, creating more compact files. This is an excellent program for those who plan on creating professional screencasts and have the time to learn how it works. The software adds a large watermark to the resulting video until the $99 is paid.
- Records entire screen and then allows editing
- Higher learning curve
- A timeline is used to edit and manipulate video and audio
- Features-rich interface
- 3D and transparency effects
- $99 to buy and remove large watermark from demo
- Can be saved as a Quicktime MOV or M4V file.
- Records only changes on screen, which produces smaller files, saving bandwidth and money
Camtasia Studio (PC)
Recording your screencast is quite simple, after which you can save or edit the file. The editing tool allows great control over exactly what the viewer will see, allowing functions such as a large number of transitions, as well as zoom to selected areas. Camtasia Studio automatically adds zoom effects to selected areas in your video. It has a few audio features, such as noise reduction, which produce higher-quality sound recordings. Files can be uploaded to Screencast.com or YouTube, or can be saved as one of many formats, from Flash to Windows Media Player to Quicktime files. Files are not overly bloated due to the ability to adjust audio and video quality. This program has a higher learning curve as is good for more than a casual screencaster. The price tag is fairly steep, at $299.
- Many options to save screencast
- Files produced are more streamlined than average
- Ability to add graphics and text, zoom, and other effects available
- A few audio effects available
- Files can be saved in almost any format: AVI, MOV, SWF, and others
- $299 to purchase
- Higher learning curve, more complicated for a beginner
- Camtasia Studio is not as user-friendly as Camtasia for Mac
Camtasia (Mac)
This screencasting software is similar to ScreenFlow. It offers preset video actions, such as zoom in and fade out, as well as the ability to rotate the screencast along any axis. Camtasia for Mac may be somewhat easier to learn than ScreenFlow but may lack a few features. It automatically creates a Flash file to play the MP4 file where the video resides. The resulting file can be a little bloated in size as well. This is an overall good program for recording screencasts.
- Records entire screen and then allows editing
- Higher learning curve
- A timeline is used to edit and manipulate video and audio
- Feature-rich interface
- 3D and transparency effects
- $99-149 to purchase
- More choices to save the screencast, such as Quicktime MOV, Windows Media Player AVI, and MPEG-4
- Can create a Flash file to play the MP4 file
- Resulting file sizes are larger than average
- Easier to learn than Camtasia Studio
- Similar to ScreenFlow (with more user-friendly options)
Apple Quicktime
Newer versions of Quicktime now allow screencasting. Much like many of Apple's software, the Quicktime screencast interface is simple and streamlined. On the downside, there are few options to optimize your screencasts. The software allows you to quickly save your file or upload your screencast to YouTube. It can be purchased separately as Quicktime 7 Pro or as Quicktime X with Snow Leopard OS. It is saved as a Quicktime MOV file.
- Simple, streamlined
- Less options but very simple
- Quickly upload files to YouTube
- $29.99 to purchase Quicktime 7 or $29 to purchase Snow Leopard OS with Quicktime X
- Records screencast as a Quicktime MOV file
Adobe Captivate
Captivate is not screencast software per se, although it has the capabilities. It is akin to Flash, only easier, complete with a timeline and many other functions. If you are just going to screencast, it may not be necessary to invest in such a robust program that is meant for complex presentations. The high learning curve makes it a poor option for the occasional screencaster. The main drawback is the price: $799 to purchase.
- Not a screencasting program per se, although it is fully capable of producing screencasts
- High learning curve, for those who wish to take advantage of the programs other features
- Can record tutorials efficiently with a series of screenshots
- Many options for producing high-quality tutorials and presentations
- Saves as an Adobe Flash (SWF) file
- $799 to purchase
SnapzProX (Mac)
SnapProX for Mac offers many features for reducing the file size of your screencast. You can reduce the screen capture size to 10% and enlarge it up to 400%. There are many options to adjust video and audio quality as well, including adjustable frame rate and number of colors. You can preview how the video may look before you begin to record. All this results in an ability to create more streamlined files, saving bandwidth and money. This biggest drawback to Snapz is that it only saves as a Quicktime MOV file.
- $69 to purchase
- Screencast may be scaled from 10% to 400%
- Frames per second can be set from 1-30
- Many options for adjusting video and audio settings
- Allows preview of recording quality
- Saves as a QuickTime MOV file
iShowU (Mac)
iShowU has a good number of presets for recording, with the ability to add your own. You can adjust audio and video settings to fine-tune your screencast. Frame rate can be set from 1-40. Mouse clicks may also be highlighted and the recording may be set to follow the mouse. At $20, the price is not expensive. The drawbacks to iShowU is that is creates somewhat bloated files and saves only as Quicktime MOV files.
- Many recording presets
- Many options for adjusting audio and video
- May follow the mouse and highlight clicks
- Screencast may be scaled from 1% to 100%
- Files produced are larger than those produced by other screencast programs
- Saves as a QuickTime MOV file
- Economically priced at $20
Similar to Captivate, ALLCapture records screen changes and records these as frames, which appear on the timeline. There are many options for adding graphics, effects, and text. This software has a higher learning curve, but may be rewarding to those who want more control over their screencasts. ALLCapture does an excellent job at producing streamlined files. The software, however, is rather pricey at a minimum of $199.
- Higher learning curve
- Offers many options, such as graphics, text, and transition effects
- Compact file sizes due to recording method
- Frame rate can be set from 1-30 frames a second
- Saves as Flash SWF, Executable EXE, MPEG, andWindows Media Player files
- Purchase price steep at $199-398 and higher for the enterprise version
For the amateur or occasional screencaster, I would recommend such web-based programs as Jing, Screenr, and ScreenToaster. For a person planning to use screencasting extensively, a more robust solution would be required, such as ScreenFlow or SnapzProX for Mac, and Camtasia for the PC. Good free programs would be CamStudio and Screencast-o-Matic.
In conclusion, it all depends on your specific needs. Think of the following:
- Am I going to be screencasting often, or occasionally?
- Am I ready to pay $100 or more for a robust screencasting solution?
- Am I willing to invest time to learn how to use the software? Or do I need a simple solution?
- Do I need to add graphics and text? Or simple record my activity onscreen?
- Is file size important?
- Do I want to host the videos on my site or an external site, such as YouTube?
- Do I need a specific file type, such as Quicktime or Flash files?
Other resources
- Smashing Magazine – Screencasting: How To Start, Tools and Guidelines
- Lifehacker – Five Best Screencasting Tools
- Mashable – 12 Screencasting Tools
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In the Greenpeace tradition of bearing witness, Lu Guang's photographs bring an environmental and human tragedy to the world's attention and ensure that we cannot forget. He often goes where others dare not - into the depths of environmental destruction in China's ravaged countryside and industrial zones to capture a drastically changing nation. In 2011 Lu was given a World Press Photo award for a series of photographs shot for Greenpeace East Asia's coverage of the Dalian Oil Spill.
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ST. LOUIS — It's already been a productive postseason for Colby Lewis. Next up, a shot at the biggest prize yet.
ST. LOUIS — It's already been a productive postseason for Colby Lewis. Next up, a shot at the biggest prize yet.
In Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Lewis gets the first chance to pitch the Texas Rangers to their first title. No doubt while pitching oh-so-carefully against Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, he'll be leaning on past October triumphs.
"Well, you definitely think when you're in a kid, you want to be in this position, be on this stage," Lewis said. "I think just being in the situation that we were last year throughout the playoffs gives you more of an edge, more relaxation. That's for sure."
St. Louis starter Jaime Garcia is back home where he's most comfortable, and the wild-card Cardinals are back in a familiar win-or-go-home mode, heading into a mound rematch from Game 2.
Three of Garcia's four postseason starts have been at Busch Stadium and the 25-year-old lefty has a 1.93 ERA at home. He outpitched Lewis in the first matchup with seven innings of scoreless, three-hit ball before the bullpen failed in a 2-1 loss.
Garcia was in top form in Game 2 with seven strikeouts and one walk.
"It's been the same for me the last two months basically, and I'm still going to try to do the same thing. Don't change anything, don't try to do too much because this is the World Series. That's kind of how I feel," he said.
Lewis beat the Yankees in the clinching Game 6 in the AL Championship Series last year. He doesn't mind being on the road, getting nine of his 14 wins with a 3.43 ERA, and has been stingy all postseason with a 2.95 ERA.
Facing Lewis in Game 2, the Cardinals were limited to one run on four hits with one extra-base hit in 61/3 innings. Manager Ron Washington expects to see the same pitcher again, and is confident there'll be zero stage fright.
"He totally believes in what he's trying to do out there," Washington said. "He never gets away from what he does best. Colby never doubts what he's capable of doing, and I think that's what makes him apart from some guys at this stage."
Garcia had plenty of must-win starts in September, steeling him for the postseason. The Cardinals overtook the faltering Braves on the final day of the season and Garcia was a key contributor, going 3-0 the final month.
He doesn't plan on changing much from his Game 2 start.
"It doesn't matter which team, which lineup, what part of the season it is," Garcia said. "It's just going out there and worrying about the little things that you can control."
The bigger question in La Russa's mind is what to expect from the lineup. The Cardinals were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position in their 4-2 loss in Game 5 loss Monday night at Texas.
"Our confidence is very good that he's going to pitch well," manager Tony La Russa said. "And we're challenging our bats to do more."


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For over a decade, I flew as a jump-pilot during my time off in the weekends! Picking up skydivers and releasing them over 12000 feet higher... a flying elevator!
I've always been very close to the skydive community. Being brought up at a small local grass strip in Belgium, these were the guys I was hanging out with. And seriously, this was some of the best fun I had in aviation! And no, before you ask, I never jumped, read; dared to jump. Why would you do so, out of a perfectly fine aircraft?
Over twenty years later, I'm still going back to the same bunch. Earlier this week, I had planned to shoot at Skydive Dubai. More specific the new remote Desert Campus drop-zone, called SD2 (Skydive Dubai 2 on the Dubai-Al Ain road) which is primarily used by student skydivers. Since the original DZ (drop-zone) at Dubai Marina, surrounded by water and high rise buildings is surely not the best training environment the decision was made to open a second campus in the Dubai desert.
Unfortunately the day I was there the wind picked up and became too strong for the fascinating sport of parachuting. Once I arrived, there was actually very little left to photograph...
A deserted Short Skyvan was parked on the runway, which is the old Dubai-Al Ain road! The "shoebox with wings" as this British build twin turboprop aircraft is nicknamed, was the largest jump-plane I flew in the early nineties. It learned me a lot as a pilot and it was like catching up with an old girlfriend. Only her, me and the howling wind!
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Theater Review: '444 Days'--Golden Thread Founder Torange Yeghiazarian on Iranian-American Relations-LAST WEEKEND
Quick flash of an image: Bedside in a hospital, where a lovely young woman lies unconscious, on an audible respirator, as another woman raises her head, covered with a scarf or shawl, from the bed at the sight of a male figure in trenchcoat with briefcase hovering in the hall light through the open door ...
So begins the tangled plot of Torange Yeghiazarian's new play, '444 Days,' a story that spans the globe and 35 years of history, yet is confined to one room, four players, one of them unconscious.
Torange founded Golden Thread Productions in 1996 to stage--and provoke--plays on Middle Eastern issues and identity for Bay Area audiences; '444 Days' pares that commitment down to the bone, its plot refracted from the breaking point in relations between her native country and the States--the Tehran Embassy Hostage Crisis of 1979-81--and the world events proceeding from that time: always in the background of what happens onstage hovers the CIA overhrow of the Mossadegh government, the Iranian Revolution, the Hostage Crisis, the devastating war between Iraq & Iran, US actions in Afghanistan and Iraq, sanctions over a suspected nuclear weapons program, reformist figures in Iranian government ... just as Harry's figure hovers in the door.
"Harry is after something," says Laleh (Jeri Lynn Cohen, familiar to audiences of Word For Word, and other Bay Area theaters), who has brought her daughter Hadyeh (Olivia Rosaldo-Pratt) to the Bay Area from Iran for medical treatment. "Ever since I became a minister, he's chased me around the world."
Harry (Michael Shipley) and Laleh met under he most awkward circumstances, when she was among the students who took over the US Embassy, Harry captured there as one of the diplomatic personnel. Despite all that--or, perversely, because of it--they drew close for awhile. At the opening of the play, they haven't seen each other since the hostages were released, on Reagan's inauguration day, and have only been fitfully in touch, often indirectly.
Direction by Bella Warda, co-founder of Oakland's Iranian theater group, Darvag, is admirably workmanlike, navigating a middle course through a volatile plot that could veer off into soap opera or mere abstruseness without a concentrated focus. The acting is accomplished. Designers Mikiko Uesugi (set), Jim Cave (lights), Ninva Warda (costumes) and Brendan Aanes (sound) keep the same sort of focus, with stylistic grace notes, for the sense of place ...
The play excellently uses a device canonized by Racine to ease the flow of exposition away from endless soliloquies--a nurse, Olivia, who becomes interlocutor, confidante, even, to both Laleh and Harry. (Played with demure panache, if that's not too much of an oxymoron, by Sheila Collins--in many ways, the most engaging role and performance in the production.)
The plot thickens, almost solidifies in its density ... The unexpected turns include a strange, wonderful coup de théâtre, a monologue amidst the dialoguing that proves to be the best moment of playwrighting.
'444 Days' is a play bursting at the seams, even though so much of its characters' expression borders on diffidence. There are quick flashbacks, repetitions of the same pronouncements and promises, past and present. Some of this becomes reminiscent of O'Neill's plays, or Strindberg's, even in its conclusion, touching on tragedy--and maybe begging the question as to further use of stylization for an almost unrelieved hour and a half of realism, a chamber play taking on something of the scope of Epic Theater, despite the strange, almost poetic intimacy of its story.
It's the last weekend to catch this production of '444 Days,' though it will undoubtedly--and deservedly--find its way back to the stage.
Through November 3--Thursday-Saturday, 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3. Z Below, formerly Traveling Jewish Theatre, below Z Space, formerly Theater Artaud, 470 Florida (near 18th & Bryant), San Francisco. $20-$35. 866-811-4111; golden thread.org


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So far I've only seen them at TRU just once, but as far as I know the official release date is in March.
what are your thoughts on the Deep Dive? I have yet to seem him and I am on the fence about him even when I do see him - but I am leaning towards "yes".Also, I could have swore I heard that War Machine's head is swivel and not a ball joint - can anyone confirm either way? If its swivel its not a deal breaker of course - the figure is awesome looking. I just want to know. thanks in advance.
Oh well, I really hope that Hasbro doesn't make Scarlett Johannsen look like crap.
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One of the most popular choices for wrists are bracelet type tattoos that encircle the entire wrist. Good design choices for this are a chain, barbed wire, celtic or tribal designs, flowers and even quotes or wording. If you don't want this type of tattoo, then you can either have your ink on the top or underside of your wrist. The design options for these placement areas are endless. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Hearts
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- Butterfly, Dragonfly, Ladybug, Lizard, Frog, Spider, Turtle (or any other flying or crawling critter)
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- Name or Words
- Angel
- Cherries or Cherry Blossoms
- Chinese or Japanese Symbols
- Musical Notes
- Clover
- Horseshoe
- Dove
Almost any small design will work great for a wrist tattoo. Many people have a design starting at the wrist and then going up the arm. Another idea is to have both wrists tattooed with different words or symbols that compliment each other. There is really a lot of unique ideas for these types of tattoos, but they just have to be on a small scale.
Many people also choose this location to get their tattoo because depending on the design, it can be easily hidden. You may need to hide it because of your job or other reasons and a watch or bracelet can be worn over the tattoo to cover it up.
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I have to remind myself sometimes to refrain from immersion in current events, politics, and social issues because I swell up with machine-like resolve and start thinking of myself as a Sarah Connor, the fictional mom in the Terminator films who transformed from a timid victim to a hardened warrior on the verge of losing touch with her own humanity. She knew Judgement Day was coming, and her son would have to fight evil mightily. She knew she had to prepare and protect him.
I don't think I'm the only mom that conjures up such an image. We lay awake at night wondering what kind of battles our children will face as adults. Will they lose faith? Will they be hurt? Will they be warriors? Will they be martyrs? Will they be ready? Are we doing enough to take a stand as Catholics? No kidding, there are nights when I feel compelled to rise and do chin-ups on the door frame to flex some muscle (though I'd faint after three).
I have learned, instead, to pray. As awful as I may think some current events are, this world still belongs to God. If I believe that Christ healed the sick, commanded demons, and died and rose for the salvation of souls, then in faith I need to guard against despair and overwhelming ferocity. Remember what the centurion in Capernaum said to Jesus when he wanted his servant to be healed? He had great faith. "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed." He also had humility. That last part reminds me of St. Francis' advice, "Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society."
Surely in some ways we do need to become a legend among the resistance, to warn that humanity is doomed to self-destruction if they don't listen, and to store up a proverbial cache of weapons for our children if there is a rise of the machines; but mostly what we need to do is to accept the graces and abundances offered now in this time of our own lives. We do need to fight, but we can't let ourselves become so steeled we forget we are human.
Even so, I wouldn't mind having her deltoids, and I admit I rather like imagining myself standing strong with a steady gaze across the landscape as I prepare to defend and inspire my children, but without the cigarette and Commando rifle.


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Verizon Wireless, which launched Apple iOS products this year, shares the top customer satisfaction rating with Sprint Nextel, while AT&T drops to last place for the Big 4 carriers, a consumer survey reported today.
The American Customer Satisfaction Index reported that both Verizon and Sprint Nextel scored 72 out of a 100-point scale, the highest of the large wireless carriers. T-Mobile ranked at 70 while AT&T scored 66. The survey is based on a poll of 8,000 households in the first three months of the year.
The AT&T and T-Mobile scores are the lowest scores, but some fear that AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile will lowerT-Mobile satisfaction even more.
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Claes Fornell, professor of business administration at the University of Michigan and the designer of the ACSI survey, told the Associated Press it was common to find that customer satisfaction drops after a merger. "Both companies show a large deterioration in customer satisfaction and in customer service. T-Mobile falls 4% to an ACSI score of 70, matching a 5-year low, while AT&T descends by 4% to 66, its worst score since 2006—the year before the launch of the iPhone," the report said.
Of course, this survey was taken before Verizon decided to alter its unlimited data plans. The new, more expensive plans -- similar to AT&T's -- are likely to lower rather than raise customer satisfaction.


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Beyonce and her hubby Jay-Z are very outspoken about their support of our nation's President / their close friend Barack Obama, as is songstress K.P., who has even performed in a dress with the Prez's face on it!
Then there are younger pop stars like Justin Bieber, Victoria Justice, Big Time Rush and Taylor Swift who have either participated in events (like the White House Christmas concert or Michelle Obama's Day of Play) or met the Obama family.
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When it was first announced that the field for the 2011 Royal Rumble was going to be expanded from 30 to 40 participants, reactions from fans were mixed. Some welcomed the change and the possibilities it brought, while others snickered and wondered if there were even enough wrestlers on the roster to add 10 men to the event's showcase match.
Fans at the TD Garden in Boston found out Sunday night that an expanded Rumble wasn't too much of a good thing. With only three other matches on the card, wrestling's most famous battle royal took even more than its usual share of the spotlight, resulting in an entertaining if not spectacular show. The number of surprise entrants was few, but the Rumble held off on its biggest twist until the very end.
The simmering tension between the current version of Nexus and its former members in the Corre threatened to derail the main event before it even started. Nexus leader CM Punk was the first man announced for the Rumble match, but he was quickly joined by every man from both factions. The anonymous Raw general manager had to act through Michael Cole to end the resulting melee, threatening everyone but Punk with ejection from the Rumble if they did not return to the back.
It hardly mattered for Punk, who was joined by three of his troops within the first 15 entrants. Nexus systematically eliminated a series of opponents, often leaving them with spare time before the next man came down the ramp.
The Great Khali finally chipped into Nexus' dominance by tossing out Husky Harris, but their numbers were restored when Mason Ryan entered next. It wasn't until the arrival of John Cena, entering 22nd, that Punk and company took some real losses.
Cena made good on his promise to rid the Rumble of Nexus, throwing out the entire stable in fairly short order. He also laughed it up during the comedic portion of the match when he was joined by Hornswoggle, who stayed in the match long enough to do his impressions of several wrestlers' signature moves.
Rumored returnee Booker T lasted only about 90 seconds after entering 21st. Diesel fared a bit better, sticking around for over three minutes and getting enough love from the Boston fans to hear his name chanted.
Things turned more serious late in the match with numerous former champions among the last dozen men to enter. The historic 40th spot was reserved for Kane, who appeared in his 13th consecutive Rumble but couldn't overtake Shawn Michaels' record for career eliminations.
A solid final four emerged, consisting of Cena, Randy Orton, Wade Barrett and Alberto Del Rio. The first swerve came when Cena was the first of those four to exit, eliminated by The Miz after he snuck in from the announce table to dump one of the heavy favorites out to the floor.
With Orton unsuccessful in his attempt to dethrone Miz earlier in the show, he seemed a good bet to win the Rumble. Yet the WWE pulled out a refreshing bit of booking by having Del Rio toss out both Orton and Barrett, seemingly sending the relative newcomer on to a main event slot at WrestleMania.
There was one more surprise in store: Santino Marella, who had been thrown under the ropes and was out on the floor for what seemed like ages, returned as Del Rio was celebrating. Santino connected with the Cobra and hustled Del Rio over to the ropes for what would have been a colossal upset.
But Del Rio pulled the top rope down and pivoted so Marella flew out to the floor. Setting conventional logic on its head, the former masked Mexican wrestling champion got to celebrate by pointing at the WrestleMania sign amidst the show-ending pyro.
The next WWE pay-per-view is Elimination Chamber on February 20th.
As always, Nick's comments will appear in plain type while Dale's thoughts appear in italics. Dale lost a coin toss for this privilege ages ago and the matter has never been revisited.
Dolph Ziggler (challenger) vs. Edge (champion) -- World Heavyweight Title Match
The ref's counting arm stays busy, as there are about a dozen near falls in the first ten minutes of action. The announcers are quick to remind us that Vickie Guerrero has outlawed the Spear, so I don't know how Edge is going to win this match. Please note sarcasm. It does actually become an issue after Edge has Ziggler set up perfectly in one corner but can't use his go-to move. He settles on an Impaler, but Guerrero hauls the ref out of the ring while making the count. Vickie slaps Edge when confronted, but the champ senses Ziggler trying to take advantage and rolls him up for a near fall. More hijinks ensue between Edge and Vickie until Kelly Kelly hauls Guerrero off the apron and takes her out. Ziggler hits the Zig Zag but can't put Edge away. Dolph jumps on Edge's back to lock in a sleeper, and the ref takes a bump while the champ struggles to free himself. Guerrero is still down on the outside, so Edge decides it's safe to nail Ziggler with a Spear. He follows with an Unprettier to retain his belt. That was quite an entertaining match, perhaps the best I've seen from Ziggler thus far.
Winner... and still World Heavyweight champion... Edge at 20 minutes and 36 seconds.
Match Rating: 8/10
The Miz talks about how he is a champion, and he will go on to WrestleMania as WWE champion.
Because, you know, he's awesome or something. Also he's got Michael Cole on his side in a development that grows more tiresome with every passing week.
Winner... and still WWE Champion... The Miz at 19 minutes and 48 seconds.
Match Rating: 5/10
In an amusing development, Todd Grisham reads a prepared statement from "Dashing" Cody Rhodes. It seems Cody is unable to compete because he is nursing a crushed face as the result of Rey Mysterio's recent actions. He's upset because Rey didn't apologize or even reach out to see if his face was okay. Funny stuff, and Grisham deserves a larger PPV bonus for delivering all of it with a straight face.
Michelle McCool and Layla (challengers) vs. Natalya (champion) -- Handicap Divas Title Match
I'm trying to decide if there was anyone who could have been more underwhelming as the fourth contestant. Nope, I don't think so.
Michelle McCool (challenger) vs. Layla (challenger) vs. Eve (challenger) vs. Natalya (champion) -- Fatal Four-Way Divas Title Match
Natalya tries to lock in the Sharpshooter on Layla and Eve at the same time, but McCool breaks up the attempt. Eve pins Layla while McCool pins Natalya. But the ref only sees Eve's pinfall, and she gets the win.
Winner... and new Divas Champion... Eve at 5 minutes and 9 seconds.
Match Rating: 3/10
Josh Mathews asks Daniel Bryan about the possibility of winning the Royal Rumble. Bryan says that would be pretty cool, but he's cut off when the Bellas interrupt and they want to apologize for Monday. After some backhanded compliments toward Bryan and Gail Kim, all heck breaks loose. Officials finally regain some sense of decorum.
I'm sure I'm not alone in my outrage over the insinuations that Kim is homely in some way. She is hot, and the fact that she can really wrestle (if they'd let her) just makes her hotter in my opinion.
The Royal Rumble
CM Punk is the first superstar out, and he is followed by Wade Barrett and the Corre. Nexus quickly comes to their leader's aid. Both factions brawl before order is restored by an email from the GM. He orders everyone but Punk back to the locker room under penalty of expulsion from the Rumble if they disobey.
Royal Rumble Stats
Time of the Rumble: 1 hour 9 minutes and 39 seconds
Most Eliminations: John Cena with 6
Shortest time in ring: Tyler Reks at 50 seconds
Longest time in ring: Unofficial time has CM Punk lasting the longest 35 minutes and 21 seconds, with John Cena right on his heels at 33 minutes and 55 seconds.
In four Rumbles, John Morrison has spent over an hour in the ring and only has one elimination. He did not eliminate anyone this year but did have the spot of the match. He was knocked off the apron by William Regal, but was able to land on the security barrier and save himself. Morrison then walked along the barrier and jumped onto the ring steps to get back into the match.
Alex Riley was eliminated, but no one here, or at the announce table for that matter, saw it.
WWE Champion The Miz eliminated Cena, despite not officially being in the match.
Yes, you read correctly, Kevin Nash, aka Diesel, made a return, along with Booker T.
Total Event Time: 2 hours and 46 minutes
Event Rating: 7.5/10
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Transfer news: Yeovil sign Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo on season-long loan deal
Championship newcomers Yeovil have agreed a season-long loan deal for Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo.
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The 20-year-old, who spent the second half of last term on loan at Hearts, will continue his development in the Championship.
Yeovil manager Gary Johnson told the club website: "The signing of Michael will create strong competition for our already strong front line, which is what we need for the Championship season."
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1953 Chevy Pickup Transmission Installation - Five-4-Six
Stop Straining, Put a Keisler TKO-500 Behind Your 235
I love a good high-revving engine just as much as the next guy. Sometimes, though, high revs aren't such a welcome "factory option," especially when you're buzzing a Chevy 235 in upward of 3,500 rpm, yet everyone else on the road is flying by you almost effortlessly! The easiest and cheapest fix is to tear into that closed rearend and swap the ring-and-pinion for a shorter set (Patrick's has a kit just for that). But you're still dealing with an antiquated manual transmission, and personally, while "gentle" shifting isn't so bad, non-synchro'd gears aren't high up on my list. Again, Patrick's has the answer with his Saginaw four-speed conversion for '47-54s. But you're still dealing with the torque tube, and personally, I was thinking more open-minded for my particular project.
Basically, I'd planned from the get-go to swap the closed driveline in my '53 3100 for a more modern, open setup, but in a manner that wouldn't deviate too much from the stock appearance. As you may have seen last month, the first part of that swap was handled with the addition of a Dana 44 six-lug rearend installed with a Walton Fabrication parallel leaf kit. The next step, upgrading the transmission, was a little more involved. While going the S-10 (V-6) route is obviously the most cost effective, there are a lot of variables to deal with...it's basically a matter of coordinating all the right components to allow the T-5 to work comfortably behind your straight-six. Even though I chose the high road, I'll briefly go over what it takes to make this happen.
First off, you just can't use any old T-5, as there are more than a few variations on the five-speed; but there really is just one version that will fully suit the needs of an average 216/235 straight-six. What you'll want to locate is one from an '83-88 2.8L V-6. Forward shifter location, a .73 overdrive, and a mechanical speedometer all make for the perfect transmission to put in an AD pickup, as long as the horsepower is relatively mild (under 300). For a beefier application, you'll need to source out a Camaro T-5 for its stronger gearset, but you'll still need an S-10 transmission body for the shifter location, or at the very least, the tailshaft section. From there, you'll need to locate the appropriate clutch package (reports tell of mating a mid-'80s Astro Van pressure plate with a '70 Vega disc, but that was not fully researched), as well as open up the trans-to-bellhousing mounting holes to 33/64. (Again, since this route was not chosen, the associated variables may go further, or there may even be an easier route...I opted to take the right in the fork and venture the high road, as it were.)
My high road involved one simple phone call--no junkyard scavenging, no part number cross-referencing, no headaches--just one call. The folks at Keisler Engineering have done all the hard work involved with mating Tremec five- and six-speeds behind early Chevy engines. And by hard work, I mean when you purchase a TKO-500 PerfectFit kit from Keisler (this one rated up to 550hp), you don't just get a brand-new transmission built to order, you also get: the choice of three shifter locations, clutch package (pressure plate, disc, and throwout bearing), speedometer cable, needle-bearing pilot bushing, rear mount, neutral safety switch, hardware, and, believe it or not, a complete driveshaft. Obviously, the last part of the package actually comes last, as you need to provide Keisler with the pertinent info for them to make up the appropriate driveshaft for your particular application. Now, the TKO package is definitely going to be the more expensive route than the first option mentioned, but when you sit back and think about it, you're getting everything absolutely brand-spanking-new, with a limited warranty to boot! No rebuilding this, resizing that, or anything of the sort; pretty much a plug 'n' play deal. So when you put it like that, $2,595 starts sounding more like a good deal, doesn't it?
Keisler's TKO version of the venerable Tremec five-speed is actually more than you could bargain for. Along with the shifter location option (forwardmost works for this application), the customized tailhousing and shift tower, as well as the Muncie/Borg-Warner T-10 input shaft and bolt pattern, make it the perfect fit they claim it to be--and it is. When used with the early truck bellhousing, the TKO bolts right up behind your straight-six. Furthermore, with a nice and low 3.27:1 first gear, you'll still enjoy quick acceleration from the start; with the .68:1 fifth, you'll be able to enjoy open-highway cruising without vibrating your fillings out! Combine these numbers with a midrange 3.55:1 ring-and-pinion, and you're now looking at 80 mph at 2,500 rpm as opposed to the 55 mph the truck was used to with a 1:1 final-drive. You read that right--the TKO also includes a 30-mph freeway cushion!
Now, there is one issue that permeates over from the S-10 route, and that involves the input shaft. Due to a slight variance in flywheel depths, a minor modification must be performed. While some will tell you to actually trim the T-5's pilot nose (the input splines are not deep enough), you can also fab up a 1/4-inch spacer to go between the stock bellhousing and the new transmission, which keeps the input from bottoming out against the crank (in time, ultimately wiping out the pilot bushing). More importantly, it keeps you from having to mess with a hardened-steel component of your new tranny, not to mention voiding the warranty. Fortunately, the input shaft collar is about 3/8-inch thick, so it will still register in the bellhousing, which means you won't be relying on the mounting bolts for center accuracy. (Also, you'll notice in the photos that Keisler requires you to do a "runout" check on the bellhousing, which they use to verify a warranty.)
The timing was just right for this swap in my truck, as the weary old four-speed had definitely seen better days. On top of that, the clutch was all but burnt up, and the clutch fork down to its last thread of adjustment. More importantly, with the torque-tube rear long gone, there wasn't any real reason to keep the granny-geared tranny anyway! Suffice it to say, the Keisler TKO was and is a welcome addition to the project, no matter which way you look at it.


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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sweet cherry lemonade
How's it goin'?
Is life treating you well today?
When I sat down after work last night to make a quick card I decided to go back to that Basic Grey Lemonade kit that I've been trying to use up for the past couple months. I'm proud to say that after making this one I've only got two more to go, yeah!
So I was faced with this long, skinny card and none of the stamps I own were speaking to me... no one was jumping out as the perfect character for this card. Hmmmmm... what to do, what to do? I still wanted to use the kit so finding new paper wasn't an option. My only other choices from the kit were another long, skinny and a giant 5x7, neither of which appealed to the mood I was in. I had to come up with something and the chipboard cherries started forming an idea but I would have to do a bit of drawing to make it all come together.Hmmmmm... should I? I guess a little sneakie, sneakie couldn't hurt anything. So I decided to go for it. ;)
This little miss is just a taste of some upcoming Sweet November designs that are due to be released in the next few months but I'm not going to say anything more than that. Nope. Not gonna happen. My lips are sealed. :)
Needless to say, once I had her all colored up and ready to go the rest of the card came together very quickly. It's funny how the right stamps (or drawings) will present themselves for a project... they really do speak to you if you listen close enough. ;)
And because she's a little fairy I think I'll enter this into this week's Flutter By challenge too!
Okey dokey, time to get ready for another day of work. Thank goodness I have Monday off to look forward to!
Toodles! Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and PTI
cardbase and chipboard shapes- Basic Grey (lemonade kit)
Wordsworth sentiment rub-on
Ranger Stickles
colorbox dark brown chalk ink
Copic multiliner 0.03 pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R20
hair- R83, R85, RV19, R89
dress- YG21, YG23, YG25
wings- B0000, B000, B00
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- April 18, 2010 at 6:05 AM
- Larisa said...
Very nice sentiment is above )))
- April 18, 2010 at 6:07 AM
- Tasha said...
Amy she is so sweet! SO when is this little darling going to be released...come on spill? lol!!!:-) I love the cherries and how she is at on them, i love the tall card design its really cute
love tasha xx
- April 18, 2010 at 6:12 AM
- Maria Therese said...
Oh a sneek peak....I love the card and the cute fairy!
- April 18, 2010 at 6:30 AM
- Melissa S said...
I love cherries and Basic Grey! Can't wait to see her released!!
- April 18, 2010 at 6:32 AM
- Kellie said...
OMGOSH just when I think you just couldn't come out with anything cuter than what you have already blown me away with, as you know I love your sweet November stamps and then you come out with this! Absolutely LOVE it Amy! Can not wait till she is out and I can get my inky fingers on her!
Hugs Kel xx
- April 18, 2010 at 6:54 AM
- ☼ Cheryl* said...
OMG AMY!!! I LOVE HER. I CANNOT wait for her to be released! Your whole card is adorable :) I love the papers and the huge cherry!!!
- April 18, 2010 at 7:19 AM
- Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...
Awww, she's such a sweet lil darling! I love your tall card, I need to try one of those :)
Thank you for your sweet comment on my card! Smiling from ear to ear :)
hugs, margie
- April 18, 2010 at 7:57 AM
- Unknown said...
So sweet! :)
- April 18, 2010 at 8:36 AM
- RiNNE said...
EEEEEEeeKK!!!!!! Sooo cute!!!!! I want her!!!
Great card, Amy! Wonderfully tall and using up your stash while getting a lovely creationis the best!
- April 18, 2010 at 8:41 AM
- Shaela said...
how utterly adorable!!
- April 18, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- Nina T.T. said...
Oooh, the little fairy girl is sooo cute!! :)
- April 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM
- Leanne said...
sweet card amy! love the cute fairy!
- April 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- BJ said...
She's tooo cute Amy!!!!!!! Can't wait to see what you come out with next.
- April 18, 2010 at 10:13 AM
- gobeagirl said...
Amy she is adorable. I can not wait to see her on an upcoming stamp preview. What fun. I love your long card. It is just perfect. Hugs, Lisa
- April 18, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- ♥Rach♥ said...
LOVE it, Amy! Great card and super cute fairy, love the colors!
- April 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- donna mikasa said...
Oh, she's adorable....and so teeny! Looking forward to seeing lots of SN goodness!
- April 18, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- Andrea C said...
fantastic card, love the title xx
- April 18, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- Erin said...
She's sooo cute, I love her hair.
- April 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Trish a.k.a stampi said...
what a great card, love the image and I am especially fond of the tall, skinny cards makes the stand out from the rest..
- April 18, 2010 at 5:56 PM
- 1LuvnMama said...
Please don't keep us in the dark . . . I wanna see, I wanna see! MORE! Who is she and why is she so teeny tiny? So darn adorable I tell you! Can't wait for the full release!
- April 18, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- Unknown said...
This is just adorable!
- April 19, 2010 at 1:30 AM
- Juls said...
how fab is this!!! Love the tall card! Love the little fairy sitting on the cherries!! too cute!! fab card! Hugs Juls
- April 19, 2010 at 1:41 AM
- Alice said...
awww.... super cute! LOVE that big cherry! thanks for the sneak peek of your future stamps! =)
- April 19, 2010 at 2:44 AM
- Crafty Jenn said...
Awww...this is really cute. I love how she's just sitting there enjoying herself. Great use of your kit!
<3 Jenn
- April 19, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- WickedPixie said...
Completely adorable card, and Woo Hoo on sneak peeks!! :-)Traci
- April 19, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Danni said...
This is just too cute!! Love it! Thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!
- April 19, 2010 at 3:04 PM
- Kimberly S said...
Oh such a tease you are, and of course I'll be watching for this little cutie! Adorable card, so cheerful and fun! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Flutter By Wednesday! :)
- April 19, 2010 at 9:23 PM


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1. Setup Keyboard Shortcuts
Typing out the same phrase again and again can quickly become cumbersome on a small, touchscreen keyboard. Apple has a quick workaround for this common problem, allowing short phrases and words to serve as a trigger for a longer sentence. Typing in the shortcut causes the phone to automatically substitute a longer phrase in its place.
For example, if you frequently find yourself asking friends, "How are you?" via text, you may want to create a shortcut, "HRU." Whenever the HRU shortcut is typed into your phone, "How are you?" will appear in the text field. This allows users to create their own personal dictionary of words and phrases.
It's important to remember that if a shortcut has been created, the word will always trigger another phrase. For this reason, shortcuts that are not commonly used should be put in place, rather than common words. For example, "how" would likely be a poor shortcut for the question, "How are you?" as this would prevent "how" from being typed in any other context.
2. Lock the Screen Orientation
If you are accustomed to using your phone while in bed or turning the phone for viewing purposes, you may find it annoying to deal with the changing orientation of the phone's screen. If you would rather use the screen in portrait mode at all times, you can easily lock the orientation of the phone. This will prevent the screen from turning whenever the phone's physical position is adjusted.
To put this orientation lock into place, simply double-click the home button of the device. You will then use your finger to swipe the applications in the multi-tasking interface at the bottom of the screen to the right. This should show the orientation lock icon, which you can click on or off.
3. Display Character Count in Text Messages
While iPhone and other smartphone users don't face the same character limits as other phones, users who still use more traditional cellular devices may be unable to receive long text messages. For this reason, some users choose to display the character count of texts they send. This makes it easy to guarantee that a recipient will be able to receive all of the text sent to them.
To turn this feature on, simply navigate to your phone's settings and click messages. A small switch appears for character count, which can be flipped on at the user's whim. Whenever the message typed exceeds the length of two lines, the character count will helpfully appear above the send button.
Using the iPhone is a daily learning experience, as each application has a myriad of different shortcuts and tricks that can be mastered. By learning some of these little known tricks for the iPhone in general, users can take advantage of the underlying operating system, making it easier to utilize all of the great features of their device. This in turn can compute to a more enjoyable overall experience on Apple's smartphone devices.
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ALA's New Member Roundtable (NMRT) posts monthly discussion topics on their listserv. This month's topic is on mentorships. Here is the link to join the listserv–I don't think you need to be an ALA member to join the NMRT listserv:
Here's this month's discussion topic–I thought there were some good questions:
My name is Tricia Dean; Esther Giezendanner and I I will be co-leading this month's discussion with . Our topic this month is Mentor/Mentee 101: Developing a Career Essential Relationship. For individuals new to the profession, having a mentor can be a huge benefit. On the flip side, mentoring can be a great opportunity to share skills and expertise and connect with a newer colleague who may bring in a fresh perspective. How do we develop solid mentoring relationships that strengthen the individual participants and the profession as a whole?
Here are a few questions to get us started:
-What are some reasonable expectations for mentors and mentees?
-Are there any pitfalls that should be avoided when starting a new mentoring relationship?
-What are the benefits you've gained from having a mentor, or what benefits would you hope to gain from having a mentoring relationship?
-Various subdivisions of ALA and some libraries offer formal mentoring programs. What are the advantages and drawbacks of going this route?
If you've been in one of these programs what are the pluses and what do you think might have been better in an informal relationship?
-If none of the formal mentoring programs fit an individual's needs, how might he/she find a mentor informally?
Looking forward to a great discussion with you,
Esther & Tricia


text: Bachelor's in Medicine BachelorYears: 123456Campus: Sant Joan d'AlacantFaculty of MedicineField of knowledge: Health SciencesInstruction: ClassroomPlaces available: 130.Tuition (€) per ECTS credit:The monetary amounts correspond to each final examination call1st: 21.162nd: 40.073rd: 85.014th: 113.34Program website: http://medicina.umh.es/DescriptionThe main objective of this program is to provide basic training for future physicians, enabling them to make judgments related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of prevalent medical conditions and to ensure that they are qualified to begin specialized training following graduation. Here, students are taught to act responsibly, to possess a spirit of solidarity and for service, to establish appropriate interpersonal communication and to work together, and to possess scientific curiosity and the skills for carrying out translational research in the field of biomedicine.Career opportunitiesRegulated profession: YesThe Bachelor's in Medicine curriculum was created according to the terms contained in ORDER ECI/332/2008, of 13 February, which established the requirements for recognition of official university degrees that entitle graduates to practice as medical doctors.Primary career opportunities include:MIR specializationDirection and management of clinics, hospitals, and health centersPublic administration, teaching, and researchHumanitarian work (NGOs)Pharmaceutical industryPrivate professional practice Program CoordinatorQUEREDA SEGUI, FRANCISCO JOSÉgrado.medicina(arroba)umh.es+34 96 591 9523Program delegatesVERDU DE JUAN, JOSE ANTONIOPROGRAM DELEGATEgrado.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esZAMBRANO CARDENAS, KEVIN JOELPROGRAM SUBDELEGATEgrado.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esCARREÑO VARO, NURIAFIRST YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado1.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esBOTELLA SANCHEZ DE ROJAS, JORGEFIRST YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado1.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esHERRANZ MORENO, EDUARDOSECOND YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado2.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esRUBIO LLAMAS, LAURASECOND YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado2.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esSANCHEZ GRAN, MARIATHIRD YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado3.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esARNAU MORENO, MARIA DE LOS ANGELESTHIRD YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado3.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esZAMBRANO CARDENAS, KEVIN JOELFOURTH YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado4.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esHERNANDEZ FERRIZ, ANA BELENFOURTH YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado4.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esMACIA ROMAN, JOSE JOAQUINFIFTH YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado5.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esVERDU DE JUAN, JOSE ANTONIOFIFTH YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado5.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esMATAIX MANERO, MARIASIXTH YEAR GROUP DELEGATEgrado6.medicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esBENAVENTE DE LUCAS, MONICASIXTH YEAR GROUP SUBDELEGATEgrado6.submedicina.delegacion(arroba)goumh.umh.esCurriculumECTS credits: 360CoreRequiredElectivesExternal internshipsFinal Degree Project6021624546ECTS creditsDesignThe Resolution of 17 December 2007 by the Secretary of State for Universities and Research, by which the Council of Ministers Agreement of 14 December 2007 was published, sets out the conditions for the curricula of degree courses that qualify graduates to practice medicine (as a regulated profession). Said resolution dictates that the Bachelor's in Medicine must consist of 360 credits. A curriculum has thus been designed according to this criterion that is distributed throughout six academic years of 60 ECTS credits each, with each year divided into two 30-credit semesters.Program courses and subject matter are structured within the following modules:- MORPHOLOGY, STRUCTURE, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY- SOCIAL MEDICINE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH- DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES- HUMAN CLINICAL TRAINING- TRANSVERSE AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES - ROTATIONS AND FINAL DEGREE PROJECT. This module includes Supervised Practice and the Final Degree Project. The former consists of independent clinical rotations at clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare centers with a final assessment of the skills that incorporate professional values, healthcare communication skills, clinical reasoning, clinical management, and critical judgment, as well as healthcare related to the most prevalent problems in the areas of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and other clinical areas. The latter is the Final Degree Project, based on one or various subject(s) from the program.The various modules are divided into subjects that are distributed by semester throughout the six years of the program. All core subjects (60 credits) are given in the first year. This is done to provide the student with the necessary training to be able to undertake the required subject matter taught in the remaining years of the program, as well as the electives, which are given in years 4 and 5, and in which the student must earn 24 credits. The final year is devoted entirely to completing the required Supervised Clinical Practice (54 credits) and Final Degree Project (6 credits). The latter may be started earlier provided the student has earned 180 curriculum credits.The program's electives are indicated in the Courses section, and are part of the Transversal and Professional Competencies Module. This module can be completed either by taking these electives or by recognition of a series of activities such as in-house and external internships, languages, self-study, and UMH Continuing Education courses, professional work experience, attending University workshops and conferences, etc. For complete information regarding recognition, click on the following link: http://estudios.umh.es/reconocimiento-creditos/grados/CoursesModuleSubject matterCourseECTS creditsTypeYear/Semester123456FSFSFSFSFSFSMorphology, Structure, and Functions of the Human BodyBiochemistryBIOCHEMISTRY IBIOCHEMISTRY I6Core■BIOCHEMISTRY IIBIOCHEMISTRY II6Core■BiologyCELL BIOLOGYCELL BIOLOGY6Core■HISTOLOGYHISTOLOGY6Core■Human AnatomyHUMAN ANATOMY IHUMAN ANATOMY I6Core■HUMAN ANATOMY IIHUMAN ANATOMY II6Core■PhysiologyCELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICSCELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS6Core■MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY IMEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I6Core■Functional and Genetic MechanismsGENETICSGENETICS4.5Required■MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY IIMEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II4.5Required■Splanchnology and NeurobiologyHUMAN ANATOMY IIIHUMAN ANATOMY III6Required■NEUROBIOLOGYNEUROBIOLOGY6Required■Social Medicine, Communication Skills, and Introduction to ResearchHistoryHISTORY OF MEDICINE, INFORMATION SCIENCE AND MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGYHISTORY OF MEDICINE, INFORMATION SCIENCE AND MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY6Core■PsychologyPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGY6Core■Ethical and Legal BasesBIOETHICSBIOETHICS4.5Required■LEGAL MEDICINE AND MEDICAL ETHICSLEGAL MEDICINE AND MEDICAL ETHICS6Required■Health ResearchBIOSTATISTICSBIOSTATISTICS4.5Required■EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH DEMOGRAPHICSEPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH DEMOGRAPHICS4.5Required■PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTHPREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH4.5Required■Diagnostic and Therapeutic ProceduresFundamentals of Pathology: General, Surgical and MicrobiologicalGENERAL PATHOLOGYGENERAL PATHOLOGY6Required■GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SURGERYGENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY6Required■MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGYMICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY6Required■PharmacologyBASIC PHARMACOLOGYBASIC PHARMACOLOGY4.5Required■CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYCLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY6Required■Diagnostic ImagingDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, RADIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATIONDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, RADIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION6Required■Pathological AnatomyPATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY IPATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY I4.5Required■PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY IIPATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY II4.5Required■Human Clinical TrainingDermatology, Hematology, Immunology and Allergology: Medical and Surgical Pathology IDERMATOLOGYDERMATOLOGY4.5Required■HEMATOLOGYHEMATOLOGY4.5Required■IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGOLOGYIMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGOLOGY4.5Required■Nervous System, Ophthalmology; Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders: Medical and Surgical Pathology IIIEAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERSEAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS4.5Required■NERVOUS SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYNERVOUS SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY6Required■OPHTHALMOLOGYOPHTHALMOLOGY4.5Required■Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems: Medical and Surgical Pathology IICARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYCARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY6Required■PATHOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASESPATHOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES4.5Required■RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYRESPIRATORY SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY6Required■Areas of Medical ActivityINTEGRATED WORKSHOPS IINTEGRATED WORKSHOPS I4.5Required■INTEGRATED WORKSHOPS IIINTEGRATED WORKSHOPS II4.5Required■INTEGRATED WORKSHOPS IIIINTEGRATED WORKSHOPS III6Required■INTEGRATED WORKSHOPS IVINTEGRATED WORKSHOPS IV6Required■Maternal-ChildGYNAECOLOGYGYNAECOLOGY4.5Required■OBSTETRICSOBSTETRICS4.5Required■PAEDIATRICS IPAEDIATRICS I4.5Required■PAEDIATRICS II AND PAEDIATRIC SURGERYPAEDIATRICS II AND PAEDIATRIC SURGERY4.5Required■PsychiatryPSYCHIATRYPSYCHIATRY6Required■Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems: Medical and Surgical Pathology IVDIGESTIVE SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYDIGESTIVE SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY7.5Required■ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND NUTRITION: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND NUTRITION: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY6Required■URINARY SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYURINARY SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY6Required■Locomotor System, Family, Community and Emergency Medicine: Medical and Surgical Pathology VEMERGENCY MEDICINE AND SURGERYEMERGENCY MEDICINE AND SURGERY6Required■FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINEFAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE4.5Required■LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGYLOCOMOTOR SYSTEM: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATHOLOGY7.5Required■Transversal and Professional CompetenciesProgram ElectivesBIOMATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERYBIOMATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SURGERY4.5Elective■CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRYCLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY4.5Elective■CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TECHNIQUESCLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TECHNIQUES4.5Elective■CULTURE, HEALTH AND DISEASECULTURE, HEALTH AND DISEASE4.5Elective■DRUG DEPENDENCY AND DUAL DIAGNOSISDRUG DEPENDENCY AND DUAL DIAGNOSIS4.5Elective■HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTIONHEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION4.5Elective■HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY CAREHEALTH MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY CARE6Elective■ONCOLOGYONCOLOGY4.5Elective■TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATIONTECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATION4.5Elective■TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCHTRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH6Elective■Rotations and Final Degree ProjectRotationEMERGENCIES ROTATIONEMERGENCIES ROTATION6Internships■INTERNAL MEDICINE ROTATION IINTERNAL MEDICINE ROTATION I6Internships■INTERNAL MEDICINE ROTATION IIINTERNAL MEDICINE ROTATION II6Internships■OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CLINICAL ROTATIONOBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CLINICAL ROTATION6Internships■PAEDIATRICS CLINICAL ROTATIONPAEDIATRICS CLINICAL ROTATION6Internships■PRIMARY CARE ROTATIONPRIMARY CARE ROTATION6Internships■PSYCHIATRY ROTATIONPSYCHIATRY ROTATION6Internships■SURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION ISURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION I6Internships■SURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION IISURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION II6Internships■Final Degree ProjectFINAL DEGREE PROJECTFINAL DEGREE PROJECT6Final Degree Project■CompetenciesGeneral competenciesRecognize the essential elements of the medical profession, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities, and patient-centered professional practice.Understand the importance of these principles for the benefit of the patient, society, and the profession, with particular attention upon confidentiality.Know how to apply the principle of social justice to the professional practice and understand the ethical implications of health in a changing global context.Practice professionally with respect for patient autonomy, beliefs, and culture.Recognize limitations and the need to maintain and update professional skills, with particular emphasis on autonomous learning of new skills, techniques, and motivation.Practice professionally with respect for other health professionals, acquiring teamwork skills.Understand and recognize the normal structure and functions of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels, during different life stages in both sexes.Recognize the basis of normal human behavior and its disorders.Understand and recognize the effects, mechanisms, and manifestations of disease on the structure and functions of the human body.Understand and recognize causative agents and risk factors that determine health status and disease development.Comprehend and recognize the effects of growth, development, and aging on the individual and his/her social environment.Understand the basics of action, indications, and efficacy of therapeutic interventions based on available scientific evidence.Acquire and prepare a medical history that contains all the relevant information.Perform a physical examination and mental health assessment.Be capable of formulating an initial diagnosis and establishing a rational diagnostic strategy.Recognize and treat immediate life-threatening situations and others requiring immediate attention.Establish the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, applying principles based on the best information available and under conditions of clinical safety.Indicate the most appropriate therapy for the most prevalent acute and chronic processes, as well as for patients in terminal stages.Raise and propose appropriate preventive measures for each clinical situation.Acquire appropriate clinical experience in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions, under supervision, as well as basic knowledge of patient-centered health management and the appropriate use of tests, medications, and other health system resources.Listen attentively, obtaining and synthesizing information relevant to the problems affecting the patient, understanding the content of this information.Write case histories and other medical records that are comprehensible to third parties.Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally as well as in writing, with patients, their family members, the media, and other professionals.Establish good interpersonal communication to address patients, their family members, the media, and other professionals effectively and with empathy.Recognize health determinants within a population, both those that are genetic and those sex-dependent, as well as those having lifestyle, demographical, environmental, social, economic, psychological, and cultural factors involved.Adopt a role in prevention and protection actions against diseases, injuries, and accidents, maintaining and promoting health on both individual and community levels.Accept a role on multiprofessional teams, assuming leadership where appropriate, both by providing healthcare and in health promotion interventions.Obtain and utilize epidemiological data, assessing trends and risk for decision making concerning health.Be knowledgeable about national and international health organizations and the environments and conditions in different health systems.Possess basic knowledge about the Spanish National Health System and health legislation.Recognize, critically assess, and know how to use sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organize, interpret, and transmit scientific and health information.Know how to use information and communication technologies in clinical, therapeutic, preventive, and research activities.Maintain and use patient information records for subsequent analysis, maintaining data confidentiality.Have a critical and creative viewpoint in professional activities with constructive research-oriented skepticism.Comprehend the importance and limitations of scientific thought in the study, prevention, and management of diseases.Be capable of formulating hypotheses, gathering and critically assessing information to resolve problems following the scientific method.Acquire basic training for conducting research activities.Specific competenciesRecognize cell structures and functions.Biomolecules.Metabolism.Metabolic regulation and integration.Recognize the basic principles of human nutrition.Cellular communication.Excitable membranes.Cell cycle.Cell differentiation and proliferation.Gene information, expression, and regulation.Heredity.Embryonic development and organogenesis.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of skin.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of blood.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the circulatory system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the digestive system and liver.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the locomotor system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the reproductive system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the excretory system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the respiratory system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the endocrine system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the immune system.Recognize the morphology, structure, and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.Growth, maturation, and aging of distinct body systems.Homeostasis.Environmental adaptation.Handle laboratory material and perform basic laboratory techniques.Perform normal laboratory tests.Recognize the morphology and structure of tissues, organs, and systems via macroscopic, microscopic, and imaging techniques.Perform functional tests, determine vital parameters, and interpret them.Basic physical examination.Recognize the legal foundations of professional medical practice.Informed consent.Confidentiality.Recognize, diagnose, and orient the management of physical and mental harm.Social and legal implications of death.Understand and recognize normal decomposition of a corpse. Postmortem diagnosis.Fundamentals of medical criminology.Be capable of writing medical/legal documents.Recognize the fundamentals of medical ethics.Bioethics.Resolve ethical conflicts.Apply the professional values of excellence, altruism, sense of duty, responsibility, integrity, and honesty to professional practice.Recognize the need to maintain professional competence.Understand how to address professional practice by respecting patient autonomy, beliefs, and culture.Recognize principles and apply methods characteristic to preventive medicine and public health.Risk factors and disease prevention.Recognize health determinants within a population.Health indices.Health program planning, programming, and assessment.Prevention and protection against diseases, lesions, and accidents.Quality of care assessment and patient safety strategies.Vaccines.Epidemiology.Demography.Knowledge of healthcare planning and administration on worldwide, European, Spanish, and autonomous region levels.Understand economic and social implications involved in medical actions, considering effectiveness and efficiency criteria.Health and the environment.Food safety.Occupational health.Recognize, critically assess, and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret, and transmit clinical, scientific, and healthcare information.Knowledge of basic biostatistics concepts and their application to medical sciences.Be capable of designing and performing simple statistical studies using computer programs and be capable of interpreting the results.Understand and interpret statistical data in medical literature.Knowledge of the history of health and illness.Awareness of the existence and principles of alternative medicine.Autonomous use of a personal computer.Use of search systems for compiling biomedical information.Knowledge of handling clinical documentation procedures.Comprehension and critical interpretation of scientific texts.Knowledge of the principles of the scientific method, biomedical research, and clinical trials.Knowledge of the principles of telemedicine.Knowledge and use of the principles of medicine based on the (best) evidence.Knowledge of communication aspects with patients, their family members, and their social setting: clinical relationship, interview, verbal and non-verbal communication, and interference models.Giving bad news.Write medical histories, reports, instructions, and other reports in a comprehensible manner for patients, their relatives, and other professionals.Present scientific work and/or professional findings publicly, orally, and in writing.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal diseases of the skin.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the major blood disorders.Pregnancy, normal and pathological deliveries.Puerperium.Sexually transmitted diseases.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal gynecological disorders.Contraception and fertilization.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal ophthalmological disorders.Knowledge of tumor diseases, their diagnosis, and management.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal ear, nose, and throat disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal cardiocirculatory pathologies.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal digestive system disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal nephrourinary disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal locomotor system disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal respiratory system disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal endocrine system disorders.Nutrition disorders.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal central and peripheral nervous systems disorders.Knowledge of the principal infectious agents and their mechanisms of action.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal infectious diseases in different organs and systems.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal immune system disorders.Knowledge of morphofunctional characteristics in newborns, children, and adolescents.Growth.Premature newborns.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal pediatric diseases.Child nutrition.Genetic diagnosis and counseling.Cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial development in childhood and adolescence.Knowledge of the biological, psychological, and social fundamentals of personality and behavior.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management of psychiatric disorders.PsychotherapyRecognize, diagnose, and guide management of the principal poisonings.Palliative medicine.Recognize the characteristics of prevalent pathologies in the elderly.Family and community medicine: living environment of the ill person, health promotion within family and community settings.Recognize, diagnose, and guide management in life-threatening situations.Learn how to perform a complete patient-centered anamnesis oriented towards various pathologies, and interpret the findings.Learn to perform a physical examination of body systems, as well as a psychopathological examination, and interpret the findings.Learn to assess changes in clinical parameters for different ages.Examine a pregnant woman and monitor her pregnancy.Establish a plan of action focused on the needs of the patient and the family, and social settings that is coherent with the patient's signs and symptoms.Learn basic and advanced life-support maneuvers.Assess the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Understand the indications of biochemical, hematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological, and imaging tests.Understand tissue characteristics under different situations involving injury, adaptation, and cell death.Inflammation.Cell growth alterations.Anatomic pathology of different body systems.Biochemical, cytogenetic, and molecular biological markers applied to clinical diagnosis.Know the fundamentals of microbiology and parasitology.Understand the main techniques of microbiological and parasitological diagnosis and interpret the findings.Learn the basic principles of the effects of radiation on the human body.Radiological imaging.Basic radiological semiology for different body systems.Understand other techniques for diagnostic imaging.Assess indications and contraindications for radiological examinations.Be capable of applying radiation protection criteria in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with ionizing radiation.Know the main groups of drugs, doses, administration routes, and pharmacokinetics. Interactions and adverse effects.Prescription and pharmacovigilance.Pharmacology of different body systems.Analgesic, antineoplastic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory drugs.Understand the general principles of anesthesia and recovery.Nutrition and diet therapy.Know the principal indications for electrophysiological techniques (ECG, EEG, EMG, and others).Know the physiopathology of wounds (including burns, freezing, and other kinds of wounds).Cicatrization. Surgical hemorrhage.Thromboembolic prophylaxis.Understand the general indications for surgery, preoperative risk, and post-operative complications.Transfusions.Transplants.Know the principles of and indications for radiotherapy.Understand the principles of rehabilitation, the promotion of personal autonomy, functional adaptation to/from the environment, and other physical procedures in morbidity in order to improve the quality of life.Learn how to obtain and process a biological specimen for examination using different diagnostic procedures.Know how to interpret results from laboratory diagnostic tests.Learn how to perform disinfection and sterilization techniques.Learn how to interpret radiological images using a systematic approach.Know how to use drugs appropriately.Know how to carry out and interpret an electrocardiogram.Know how to carry out and interpret an electroencephalogram.Write medical prescriptions correctly, adapted to each patient's situation in addition to legal requirements.Assess the nutritional status and design diets that are appropriate for different circumstances.Perform simple surgical procedures: cleansing, hemostasis, and suturing wounds.Final projectSpecific regulationsThis consists in completing a project associated with various topics, under the supervision of a tutor. The work is then presented publicly, and it is assessed mainly on the following: the manner and structure of the presentation, its scientific rigor, the information search, and its defense.ObjectivesAccess and AdmissionsAccessAccess: http://estudios.umh.es/acceso/grados/preinscripcion-universitaria/AdmissionsInformation on admissions for undergraduate programs is available at the following link: http://estudios.umh.es/acceso/grados/ app_Android | app_iOS | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest +34 96 665 8500 | Contact us:info(arroba)umh.es Miguel Hernández University 2020