ERIC Number:ED323682 Record Type:RIE Publication Date:1989 Pages:121 Abstractor:N/A Reference Count:N/A ISBN:N/A ISSN:N/A
The Social Integration of Supported Employees: A Qualitative Study.
Hagner, David C.
This study utilized qualitative methods to examine the social interactions that occur within supported employment settings between workers with disabilities and nondisabled co-workers. The study also examined the job supports at work settings, to understand the relationship between formal, job coach support services and natural job supports. Seven employees were studied in supported employment settings, using participant observation and interviews. Settings included a nursing home, a department store, a transportation company, two restaurants, a hospital, and a school. Findings are organized around seven common themes, including the low-status context of supported employment, the atypical design of supported job positions which were structured into an unvarying sequence of tasks, the importance of social interaction, the restricted social participation of supported employees, the importance of natural supports, the hidden messages of job coaches, and discrepant perceptions of supported employees. It was found that job coaching interfered with mentoring for supported employees, and job coaches did not teach participation in social customs. As a result, supported employees received less natural support than their co-workers. Despite these problems, supported employees had become accepted members of the work setting. Includes approximately 75 references. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Employment Programs, Interaction, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Relationship, Social Development, Social Integration, Social Support Groups, Supported Employment
Syracuse University, Center on Human Policy, 200 Huntington Hall, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340 ($5.35).
Publication Type:Reports - Research Education Level:N/A Audience:N/A Language:English Sponsor:National Inst. on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC. Authoring Institution:Syracuse Univ., NY. Center on Human Policy.; Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Research and Training Center on Community Living. Note:A revised version of a doctoral dissertation.


English français Grouping explains contextual modulation in low level vision
Performance on a target can be modified by contextual elements. For example, when a Vernier is flanked by two lines, offset discrimination deteriorates compared to an unflanked presentation. This contextual modulation is usually explained by local spatial interactions between the Vernier and the flanks. We have shown that this explanation is inadequate. Instead, we propose that flanks interfere most strongly when they are grouped with the Vernier. In a number of experiments, we have shown that interference between flanks and Vernier can be reduced when the flanks form an independent group and the Vernier stands out. Our experiments show that this ungrouping can be established by differences in features like contrast polarity, colour, and stereoscopic depth, as well as flank grouping by figural properties. For example, Vernier discrimination thresholds are significantly lower when the Vernier is flanked by two cuboids compared to being flanked by two lines which are contained in the cuboids. Our results show that global Gestalt aspects are crucial in contextual modulation
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Abstract
An increasing number of oil market experts argue that OPEC members substantially overstate their oil reserves. While the economic implications could be dire, the incentives for overreporting remain unclear. This paper analyzes these incentives, showing that oil exporters may overreport to raise expected future supply, thereby discouraging oil-substituting R&D and improving their own future market conditions. In general, however, overreporting is not costless: it must be backed by observable actions and therefore induces losses through supply distortions. Surprisingly, these distortions offset others that arise when suppliers internalize the buyers' motives for R&D. In this case, overreporting is rational, credible, and cheap.


NEW YORK (AP) -- An analyst for Janney Montgomery Scott said Wednesday that Starbucks Corp.'s stock remains undervalued because the company is likely to benefit from lower coffee costs for the next few years.
Mark Kalinowski said that investors haven't grasped the full magnitude of the potential benefits Starbucks could reap from the lower costs through at least its fiscal 2015, and perhaps even through 2017.
For example, he noted that Starbucks paid an average of $2.56 per pound for the 545 million pounds of coffee it bought in 2012, amounting to a total cost of $1.395 billion.
Now, however, Kalinowski noted that a coffee contract is trading at about $1.29 per pound. At that rate, he said Starbucks would have paid $703.1 million for coffee in 2012, which is $692 million less than it did. If Starbucks had let that difference fall to its bottom line, its earnings per share would have been 33 percent higher during that year, he said.
Although the company's stock would likely not have increased by that same degree, Kalinowski said that it would be at least somewhat higher. As a result, he raised his fair value estimate by $7 to $75.
Kalinowski also noted that Starbucks is continuing to grow "fairly rapidly," compounding the benefit of the lower ingredient costs.
Shares of Starbucks slipped 50 cents to $62.83 in midday trading amid a broader market decline.


Adoption involves a process of severing ties with a biological family and creating new ones with an adopting family. Closed adoption is designed to eradicate those ties completely and to allow a child to live as if he or she were the natural child of the adoptive parent. Open adoption prevents that suppression of the original ties. Adopted children are increasingly seeking access to their genealogical history. Jewish tradition does not sanction the suppression of parental identity. The result is a strong bias in favor of open adoption. Religious teaching governing conduct between men and women underscores the distinction between natural and adoptive families. For purposes of effective therapy, those cultural factors must be recognized in assessing problems and may also be harnessed in effecting a positive therapeutic outcome.In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.73 no.4, Summer 1997.


Stripping varnish is a messy, tedious job, but there is another way to paint over a varnished fiberglass door without the mess. Clean, dull and dry. This is the universal rule of surface preparation when you paint over any glossy surface. Paint will not adhere to varnish, so you have to do the prep work first if you don't want to do the repair work later. Use a quality bonding prime to ensure paint adhesion and follow with a top-quality paint to get the job done like a professional.
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MEMORANDUM and ORDER
CLIFFORD J. PROUD, Magistrate Judge.
In accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), plaintiff Dennis Wollman is before the Court, represented by counsel, seeking review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security denying him Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB).
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Procedural History
Plaintiff applied for benefits in December, 2009, alleging disability beginning on April 23, 2008. (Tr. 11). After holding an evidentiary hearing, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Robert G. O'Blennis denied the application for benefits in a decision dated September 22, 2011. (Tr. 11-19). Plaintiff's request for review was denied by the Appeals Council, and the September 22, 2011, decision became the final agency decision. (Tr. 1).
Plaintiff has exhausted his administrative remedies and has filed a timely complaint in this court.
Issues Raised by Plaintiff
Plaintiff raises the following issues:
1. The ALJ's written decision found mental limitations, but those limitations were not included in the hypothetical question posed to the vocational expert at the hearing.
2. The ALJ erred in not giving greater weight to the opinions of his treating physicians, Drs. LaBore and Keller.
3. The ALJ's assessment of plaintiff's residual functional capacity was conclusory and did not explain how the medical evidence supported the findings.
Applicable Legal Standards
To qualify for DIB, a claimant must be disabled within the meaning of the applicable statutes. For these purposes, "disabled" means the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d)(1)(A) and 1382c(a)(3)(A). A "physical or mental impairment" is an impairment resulting from anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities which are demonstrable by medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques. 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d)(3) and 1382c(a)(3)(C). "Substantial gainful activity" is work activity that involves doing significant physical or mental activities, and that is done for pay or profit. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1572.
Social Security regulations set forth a sequential five-step inquiry to determine whether a claimant is disabled. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has explained this process as follows:
The first step considers whether the applicant is engaging in substantial gainful activity. The second step evaluates whether an alleged physical or mental impairment is severe, medically determinable, and meets a durational requirement.
The third step compares the impairment to a list of impairments that are considered conclusively disabling. If the impairment meets or equals one of the listed impairments, then the applicant is considered disabled; if the impairment does not meet or equal a listed impairment, then the evaluation continues. The fourth step assesses an applicant's residual functional capacity (RFC) and ability to engage in past relevant work. If an applicant can engage in past relevant work, he is not disabled. The fifth step assesses the applicant's RFC, as well as his age, education, and work experience to determine whether the applicant can engage in other work. If the applicant can engage in other work, he is not disabled.
Weatherbee v. Astrue, 649 F.3d 565, 568-569 (7th Cir. 2011).
Stated another way, it must be determined: (1) whether the claimant is presently unemployed; (2) whether the claimant has an impairment or combination of impairments that is serious; (3) whether the impairments meet or equal one of the listed impairments acknowledged to be conclusively disabling; (4) whether the claimant can perform past relevant work; and (5) whether the claimant is capable of performing any work within the economy, given his or her age, education and work experience. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520;
Simila v. Astrue, 573 F.3d 503, 512-513 (7th Cir. 2009); Schroeter v. Sullivan, 977 F.2d 391, 393 (7th Cir. 1992).
If the answer at steps one and two is "yes, " the claimant will automatically be found disabled if he or she suffers from a listed impairment, determined at step three. If the claimant does not have a listed impairment at step three, and cannot perform his or her past work (step four), the burden shifts to the Secretary at step five to show that the claimant can perform some other job.
Rhoderick v. Heckler, 737 F.2d 714, 715 (7th Cir. 1984). See also, Zurawski v. Halter, 245 F.3d 881, 886 (7th Cir. 2001)(Under the five-step evaluation, an "affirmative answer leads either to the next step, or, on Steps 3 and 5, to a finding that the claimant is disabled.... If a claimant reaches step 5, the burden shifts to the ALJ to establish that the claimant is capable of performing work in the national economy.").
This Court reviews the Commissioner's decision to ensure that the decision is supported by substantial evidence and that no mistakes of law were made. The scope of judicial review is limited. "The findings of the Commissioner of Social Security as to any fact, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive...." 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Thus, this Court must determine not whether Mr. Wollman was, in fact, disabled, but whether the ALJ's findings were supported by substantial evidence and whether any errors of law were made. See,
Books v. Chater, 91 F.3d 972, 977-78 (7th Cir. 1996) (citing Diaz v. Chater, 55 F.3d 300, 306 (7th Cir. 1995)). This Court uses the Supreme Court's definition of substantial evidence, i.e., "such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion." Richardson v. Perales, 402 U.S. 389, 401 (1971).
In reviewing for "substantial evidence, " the entire administrative record is taken into consideration, but this Court does not reweigh evidence, resolve conflicts, decide questions of credibility, or substitute its own judgment for that of the ALJ.
Brewer v. Chater, 103 F.3d 1384, 1390 (7th Cir. 1997). However, while judicial review is deferential, it is not abject; this Court does not act as a rubber stamp for the Commissioner. See, Parker v. Astrue, 597 F.3d 920, 921 (7th Cir. 2010), and cases cited therein.
The Decision of the ALJ
ALJ O'Blennis followed the five-step analytical framework described above. He determined that Mr. Wollman had not been engaged in substantial gainful activity since the alleged onset date. He was insured for DIB through the date of the decision. The ALJ found that plaintiff had severe impairments of status post surgery at L5-S1, mild degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, partial left rotator cuff tear, type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia and mild depression controlled by medication. The ALJ further determined that plaintiff's impairments do not meet or equal a listed impairment.
ALJ O'Blennis concluded that Mr. Wollman had the residual functional capacity to perform work at the light exertional level, with postural and environmental limitation, and limited to simple, routine, repetitive tasks with only occasional interaction with coworkers, supervisors and the general public. Based on the testimony of a vocational expert (VE), he determined that plaintiff could do his past work as a car salesman. In the alternative, he determined ...


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Appearance: Non-ischemic delayed enhancement (NIDE) is characterized by enhancement within abnormal myocardium that does not follow a vascular distribution (i.e., not subendocardial and not in the distribution of a major coronary artery). Patterns of NIDE include diffuse subendocardial, midwall, subepicardial, patchy, and diffuse (Fig. 1).
Explanation: Delayed enhancement MR imaging is an inversion-recovery, gradient-echo sequence. It is typically performed 10-15 minutes following the administration of intravenous gadolinium chelate contrast agent. The inversion time is different for each patient and is specifically chosen to null (i.e., make black) normal myocardium with the goal to increase conspicuity of the enhancing myocardium. The cause of nonischemic delayed myocardial enhancement varies depending on the underlying pathology. 1,2 (All references cited in this article can be found at http://links.lww.com/JTI/A40.) For instance, early myocarditis exhibits patchy delayed enhancement due to myocardial necrosis; whereas, chronic myocarditis enhances in regions of myocardial fibrosis with a mechanism similar to that seen in chronic myocardial infarction. 3 The mechanism of delayed enhancement in cardiac amyloidosis is controversial. Amyloid may deposit in and around small coronary vessels leading to distal myocardial fibrosis and prolonged retention of gadolinium in a subendocardial distribution. 4 A second theory states amyloid deposition alters gadolinium kinetics leading to delayed enhancement through expansion of the extracellular space. 2 Discussion: A key question to answer when interpreting delayed enhancement imaging is whether the enhancement is secondary to myocardial infarction or a non-ischemic condition. This question can be answered by determining the pattern of delayed enhancement. Myocardial infarction leads to delayed enhancement in a vascular territory (e.g., left anterior descending, left circumflex, or right coronary arteries) and always involves the subendocardium with variable extension to the remainder of the ventricular wall (i.e., transmural enhancement). 1,2,5,6 In contrast, non-ischemic heart disease is characterized by patterns of delayed enhancement that do not follow a vascular territory and often spares the subendocardium while involving the mid myocardium or subepicardium. 1,2,6,7 When the pattern of enhancement in nonischemic heart disease is restricted to the subendocardial layer, the enhancement usually crosses vascular territories. 6 Amyloidosis is the most common non-ischemic condition to cause diffuse subendocardial delayed enhancement. It is differentiated from three vessel coronary artery disease by its lack of severe systolic dysfunction. Conversely, myocarditis and sarcoidosis often cause patchy or nodular delayed enhancement involving the subepicardium and mid myocardium. It has been proposed that certain viral infections may preferentially affect different segments of myocardium. 2 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually location specific, most often involving the mid myocardial ventricular septum at its junction with the right ventricle. The specific pattern of delayed enhancement is used to help narrow the differential diagnosis with the help of pertinent patient history, physical examination, and other imaging findings.


As global and national attention has turned to delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), what role can regions play in securing their achievement? And what early actions are needed to kick-start progress?
The first 1,000 days – or three years – of the SDGs are critical. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to deliver on our 2030 promises. This discussion brought development actors together to discuss what needs to happen now to deliver the early action to ensure that we leave no one behind.
Chris Hoy, author of the recent Development Progress report, Projecting progress: reaching the SDGs by 2030 explores some of the findings in an interview with Anissa Rachmawati from UNPAD's SDGs Center.
Elisa Moscolin, Sustainability and Social Innovation Manager, Safaricom, explores the recommendations put forward following a discussion on the role of the private sector in implementing the SDGs at the recent African regional dialogue on the first 1000 days of the SDGs.
Elisa Moscolin
Sustainability and Social Innovation Manager, Safaricom
Our new research project's the region's likely progress on the Sustainable Development Goals if present trends continue, finding some goals on a promising track while others need urgent early action if they are to be achieved.


September 20th, 2013 by Kenya Hudson
Due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for application to the Research and Scholarly Engagement Academy has been extended to Friday, September 27, 2013. The Academy invites applications from all faculty for this intensive year-long series of activities including workshops, mentoring, coaching and engagement with foundations and federal agencies. For more information, please contact the Center for University Scholars by e-mail at jsucus@jsums.edu or by phone at (601) 979-6949 or (601) 979-0691.
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September 18th, 2013 by Kenya Hudson
We will host a working session on
Friday, September 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Atrium of the H.T. Sampson Library for faculty interested in participating in the Academy for Research and Scholarly Engagement. The Academy broadens the community of faculty submitting well-drafted and thoughtful grant proposals. It does so through an intensive year-long series of activities including workshops, mentoring and engagement with foundations and federal agencies. During the working session, staff from the JSU Division of Research and Federal Relations will assist participants in submitting applications for the Academy.
November 14th, 2012 by admin
The first meeting of the Academy for Research and Scholarly Engagement was held Friday October 26, 2012. The meeting was attended by the associate provost, vice-presidents, deans and chairs from all the disciplines represented by the scholars.
The meeting began with an induction ceremony for 40 scholars who were accepted by the Academy. They pledged to adhere to the Academy’s requirements including responding to a Request for Proposals by a state, federal or private agency.
Following the ceremony, Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, CEO of Powerful Education Technologies and director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, made a presentation Establishing a Research and Scholarly Agenda.
She told the participants that a good research and scholarly agenda includes doing the following every year: having two to three journal publications, presenting papers at two to three professional conferences and publishing the work, mentoring two to three graduate students and collaborating two to three times with someone in another university. In addition she mentioned that a scholar needs to have two grants funded at all times.
She also said, “A good proposal is a good idea, well expressed, with a clear indication of methods for pursuing the idea, evaluating the findings, making them known to all who need to know, and indicating the broader impacts of the activity.”
During her presentation the participants began working on interactive exercises to develop the blueprint and roadmap for their research and scholarly agenda. Their homework for the week included completing the blueprint and the roadmap, and revising the initial narrative and concept paper.
Participants left the meeting with the clear understanding that for them to be successful in achieving their goals, a significant weekly time commitment is required.
September 7th, 2012 by admin


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Nordic Metal Trade Unions on the Move: Responses to Globalization and Europeanization
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Abstract Despite economic globalization, the liberalization of European markets and rapid technological changes, membership density in the trade unions in the metal sector in the Nordic countries remains exceptionally high compared to any other European region. The coverage of collective agreements has also remained intact, and unemployment is low by European standards. Nevertheless, the Nordic metal unions face a number of dilemmas. They all recognize a need to engage more actively in international, and especially European-level, policy-making, including the coordination of bargaining processes. Yet they fear that European regulation may undermine their national bargaining autonomy. They also recognize the need for a common Nordic position with regard to European policies; but differences in industrial structures and traditions of labour market regulation, alongside different national relationships to the European Union and Economic and Monetary Union, represent obstacles to closer cooperation between the Nordic metal federations. Moreover, a lasting problem is the winning of the support of their members for European and global activities. Freie Schlagwörter Nordic Metal Trade Unions; globalization and Europeanization; metal sector; Sprache Dokument Englisch Publikationsjahr 2006 Seitenangabe S. 29-47 Zeitschriftentitel European Journal of Industrial Relations, 12 (2006) 1 DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959680106061366 Status Postprint; begutachtet (peer reviewed) Lizenz PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)


The failure was due to poor communication between the woman’s primary care physicians and a specialist. This poor communication resulted in the woman not having a crucial cystoscopy that would have diagnosed her cancer at a time when the cancer would have been treatable. Instead, the test was given to the woman when it was too late – the cancer had spread to her bowel, colon and eventually throughout her abdomen.
The primary care physicians misunderstood the woman’s symptoms and their significance and failed to inform the patient that failure to have a cystoscopy could be fatal. The woman’s symptoms included blood in her urine, and painful and frequent urination.
The woman’s family is suing the hospital and the doctors for wrongful death in failing to diagnose and treat bladder cancer.


Cavallo, Eduardo Sánchez, Gabriel Valenzuela, Patricio
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2016
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IDB Working Paper Series IDB-WP-688
Abstract:
This study explores the relationship between demographic factors and saving rates using a panel dataset covering 110 countries between 1963 and 2012. In line with predictions from theory, this paper finds that lower dependency rates and greater longevity increase domestic saving rates. However, these effects are statistically robust only in Asia. In particular, Latin America, which is a region that has undergone a remarkably similar demographic transition, did not experience the same boost in saving rates as Asia. The paper highlights that the potential dividends arising from a favorable demographic transition are not automatically accrued. This is a sobering message at a time when the demographic tide is shifting in the world.


Note: Decisions of a three-justice panel are not to be considered as precedent before any tribunal.
ENTRY ORDER
SUPREME COURT DOCKET NO. 2002-243
DECEMBER TERM, 2002
Barbara and Dennis N. McCarty
v.
Lawrence Nicolai
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APPEALED FROM:
Caledonia Superior Court
Trial Judge: Dennis R. Pearson
In the above-entitled cause, the Clerk will enter:
This is a boundary dispute between adjoining landowners Barbara and Dennis N. McCarty and Lawrence Nicolai. The superior court entered judgment in favor of Nicolai. The McCartys contend on appeal that the evidence failed to support the judgment. We affirm.
The facts may be summarized as follows. The parties own adjoining lots in the Town of Wheelock. Both properties were originally part of a nine-lot 1987 subdivision created by one Oakdale, Inc. Oakdale determined the configuration and boundaries of the lots using a survey plat prepared by Michael Hemond, a registered Vermont land surveyor with extensive experience. Hemond marked the corners of the lots using iron rebar driven into the ground. The original deed from Oakdale to the McCartys' predecessor-in-interest specifically referenced the Hemond survey, which was recorded in the Town' s land records, and gave a metes and bounds description which referenced the iron pins at the common boundary with the Nicolai lot and described the line as running " N 37 degrees 30' a distance of 1682 feet to an iron pin." The original deed to Nicolai' s predecessor-in-interest similarly referenced the Hemond survey and described the common boundary with the McCarty lot as running " S 37 degrees 30' W a distance of 1682 feet to an iron pin." All of the intervening deeds, including those to Nicolai and the McCartys, referenced the Hemond survey. In preparing the survey, Hemond used a standard surveyor' s compass marked off in 360 degrees, with additional fifteen minute intervals.
This dispute arose during the summer of 2000, when Nicolai engaged Lawrence Tighe, a licensed surveyor with many years of experience, to re-survey the property in anticipation of selling all or part of the lot. Tighe was able to locate the iron pins described in the Hemond survey and, using a standard surveyor' s compass with 360 degree/15 minute gradations, and a tape measure, measured and staked the boundary line with the McCarty property. He measured a distance of1684 feet, well within the accepted deviation as compared with the Hemond survey of 1682 feet.
At the time of the re-survey, Nicolai' s neighbor, Barbara McCarty, drew Tighe' s attention to an intermittent line of faded blue and yellow flags or ribbons tied to small trees or saplings that she claimed marked the common boundary. This line diverged about 200 feet from the boundary marked by Tighe using the pins and coordinates described by the Hemond survey. McCarty became upset about the line staked by Tighe, posted a series of signs warning about trespassing, and ultimately filed this lawsuit against Nicolai, seeking an injunction against trespassing and damages for a variety of alleged torts. Nicolai counterclaimed for trespass and declaratory and injunctive relief. He also retained Hemond to revisit the site and review the Tighe survey. Hemond concluded that the line staked by Tighe is the same boundary line he described in his 1987 survey plat and the deeds. Andrew Dussault, another experienced surveyor retained by the McCartys, confirmed the accuracy of the line staked by Tighe using a standard surveyor' s compass.
Following the trial, the court issued a written decision, concluding that the correct legal boundary was the line marked by Tighe and confirmed by Hemond and Dussault. Although the McCartys claimed that one of the corner pins had been moved since the original survey, the court noted that there was no evidence to support the claim. The McCartys also claimed that, if Hemond had utilized a military, or 64 " mil" compass, the line marked by the blue and yellow flags would have corresponded more accurately to the original survey and deed description. The court rejected this theory, however, noting that Hemond had denied ever using a military compass, that all three surveyors testified that military compasses were not used for surveying work in Vermont, and that Hemond had no recollection of marking a line with blue and yellow flags. The court declined to award tort damages, but issued a permanent injunction barring McCarty from interfering with Nicolai' s property. The court denied a subsequent motion for reconsideration. This appeal followed.
In their pro se appellate briefing, the McCartys variously
assert that the evidence supported their claim that the common boundary was
actually the line marked by the blue and yellow flags, that one of the iron pins
had been relocated, and that the surveyors violated their professional
responsibilities. Our review of the court'
s findings, however, is limited. When reviewing the findings of a trial court,
we view them in the light most favorable to the prevailing party below,
disregarding the effect of modifying evidence, and we will not set aside the
findings unless they are clearly erroneous.
Landmark Trust (USA), Inc. v.
Goodhue, 172 Vt. 515, 520 (2001). Findings will not be disturbed merely
because they are contradicted by substantial evidence; rather, an appellant must
show there is no credible evidence to support them. Id.
Ample record evidence supports the court' s findings in this case. That the court chose to credit the surveyors' consistent testimony concerning the location of the boundary, their use of a standard non-military compass, the validity of the iron pins located in the ground, and the irrelevance of the blue and yellow flags is not grounds for error. Allegations that the surveyors somehow violated their professional standards, even if within the scope of this appeal, are unsupported. Accordingly, we discern no basis to disturb the judgment.
Affirmed.
BY THE COURT:
_______________________________________
Jeffrey L. Amestoy, Chief Justice
_______________________________________
John A. Dooley, Associate Justice
_______________________________________
Denise R. Johnson, Associate Justice


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With the constant movement and strain placed on the hips through daily activity, tears and other painful conditions are not just limited to athletes. Labral tears, impingements and loose bodies within the hip cause significant discomfort and greatly limit activity. Often, patients can be treated through soft tissue services. When surgery proves the appropriate course, however, these conditions can now be alleviated through minimally invasive hip arthroscopy. Patients often return home the same or next day after procedures that once required lengthy hospital stays using traditional methods.


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Thick granitoid sheets represent a considerable percentage of Palaeozoic crustal sections exposed in Calabria. High thermal gradients are recorded in upper and lower crustal regional metamorphic rocks lying at the roof and base of the granitoids. Ages of peak metamorphism and emplacement of granitoids are mostly overlapping, suggesting a connection between magma intrusion and low-pressure metamorphism. To analyse this relationship, thermal perturbation following granitoid emplacement has been modelled. The simulation indicates that, in the upper crust, the thermal perturbation is short-lived. In contrast, in the lower crust temperatures greater than 700 °C are maintained for 12 Ma, explaining granulite formation, anatexis and the following nearly isobaric cooling. An even longer perturbation can be achieved introducing the effect of mantle lithosphere thinning into the model.


One of the next challenges in vehicular technology field is to improve drastically the road safety. Current developments are focusing on both vehicle platform and diverse assistance systems. This book presents a new engineering approach based on lean vehicle architecture ready for the drive-by-wire technology. Based on a cognitive functionality split, execution and command levels are detailed. The execution level centralized over the stability control performs the motion vector coming from the command level. At this level the driver generates a motion vector which is continuously monitored by a virtual co-pilot. The integration of assistance systems in a safety relevant multi-agent system is presented here to provide first an adequate feedback to the driver to let him recover a dangerous situation. Robust strategies are also presented for the intervention phase once the command vehicle has to be optimized to stay within the safety envelope.


The KhoeSan & Partnership: Beyond Patriarchy & Violence
Thesis (MA (Political Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2008.
Thesis
This thesis contributes to existing literature on violent and peaceful societies generally, and more specifically contributes to debates on gender egalitarian societies within the fields of Peace, Gender and Indigenous Studies, by focusing on the KhoeSan, and KhoeSan women especially. This research project focused on two critically intersectional components: (1) reconstructing knowledge in general and reclaiming indigenous knowledge, from an African feminist perspective; and (2) analysing and reclaiming peaceful societies and the notion of nonviolence as a norm. Inextricably tied to these primary research questions, is the issue of gender, and gender egalitarianism, especially as it relates to women. An interdisciplinary, intersectional approach was used, combining the analytical lenses of the fields of Political Science (Peace Studies), Anthropology and Gender Studies, with some attention to cultures and spiritualities. The participatory methods employed include focus group discussions and unstructured interviews with KhoeSan community leaders, especially women elders. Concrete skills exchange with, and support for, the participating communities was consciously facilitated. Scholarship on, as well as practices of, the Khoesan evince normative nonviolence, as well as gender egalitarianism. These ancient norms and practices are still evident in modern KhoeSan oral history and practice. This thesis sets the following precedents, particularly through the standpoint of a female KhoeSan scholar: (a) contributing to the research on peaceful societies by offering an analysis of the KhoeSan’s nonviolence as a norm; (b) and extending scholarship on gender egalitarian societies to the KhoeSan. Further research in these intersecting areas would be invaluable, especially of peacefulness, social egalitarianism and collective leadership, as well as gender egalitarianism, among the KhoeSan. Broadening research to encompass Southern Africa as a region would significantly aid documentation.


"Does Philosophy Deserve a Place at the Supreme Court?"
http://ssrn.com/abstract=881521
This Comment demonstrates that policy judgements are not masked by philosophical references, nor do philosophers play any crucial role in contentious judicial decisions. Neomi Rao’s study is flawed for many reasons: incomplete content analysis, poor assessment of data, and an inadequate definition of philosophy. She should be criticised for hypocritically praising Court philosopher references in some instances and not others, especially with regard to the Court’s early development. This Comment searched unsuccessfully for an instance where philosophers were cited just once in controversial cases regarding racial integration, capital punishment’s abolition and re-legality, and the 2000 Presidential election. Philosophers are peculiarly absent from major controversial cases. Rao claims the Court’s majority decisions avoided the “Philosophers’ Brief” because the philosophers’ argument was grounded in theory, not substantive legal argument surrounding issues of judicial precedent. This Comment challenges Rao’s use of “philosophy” as something entirely abstract and steeped in metaphysics. Philosophy is presented as a large umbrella covering diverse sub-fields, two of which are philosophy of law and political philosophy. These sub-fields are of great use to law. Thus, the Court has not illegitimately used philosophers to support personal policy preferences. Nor is the use of philosophy incommensurable with judicial decision-making.
This originally appeared in the
Rutgers Law Record, Vol. 27, No. 1, 2003
One of the most surprising things about Rao's original article is that it has been used several times by more conservative lawyers to make "the case" for keeping philosophers out of judicial decisions. However, my claim is that they are truly grasping at straws: not only do Plato and friends count for nothing in the legal decisions they don't like --- thinking now particularly of Row v Wade --- but their arguments simply don't hold up to scrutiny, as I demonstrate at some length. Better to claim the opponent won for the wrong "reasons" (e.g., using Plato's Republic) than overlook the fact the opponent's decision actually respects judicial precedent as that record is recorded --- with all of its attendant peculiarities --- than one's own view, I suppose.........
Comments are open!


* Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is essential to take this time to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, emphasize the importance of screenings and continue to work towards a cure.
* Early detection is of the utmost importance for women of all ages. The 2.5 million breast cancer survivors through the U.S. are a testament to the importance of breast cancer awareness and following recommended screening guidelines. I strongly encourage women to follow the recommended mammography screening guidelines and to perform self-exams. Early detection saves lives!
* A woman receives a diagnosis of breast cancer every two minutes, making this disease one of the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. Despite tremendous advances in treatment and prevention, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death. I am proud to support the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Breast Cancer Deadline 2020, a call to end breast cancer by January 1, 2020. This initiative focuses on determining how to prevent the development of breast cancer and metastasis and renews the sense of urgency to eradicate this disease.
* It is my privilege to work with dedicated volunteers, patients, caregivers and survivors from organizations such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Breast Cancer Coalition, the American Cancer Society and so many others. Their tireless work is an inspiration and a reminder that we must keep up the fight until there is a cure.


The approach I take is less mechanical. As noted in some past articles (Dynamic Dividend Investing, It Was An Odd Odyssey, Is It Time To Upgrade Your Portfolio?, etc.), I like to initiate a small position in a company (or fund) to get to know it better - kind of like dating before marriage. By having a stake in the company, this forces me to get to know the investment, its management and its behavior in the market. If I like what I see, I usually purchase another small block; otherwise, I end the relationship. Over time, this dating process can lead to full commitment (marriage) where the investment is an integral part of my portfolio.
In most instances, I will wait at least three months between purchases of additional shares. In addition to learning more about the company, waiting three months allows time to see the next dividend declaration. Usually between nine months and a year, I determine if this is a company I want to make a long-term commitment to. Once I make that determination, I aggressively increase its allocation to my desired allocation level.
How do you initiate a position in a stock?
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by Peter Heindl
- In this paper we present a model that highlights the importance of technological complexity and firm-size in environmental regulation. If regulated firms emit a relatively small amount of pollutants, possible efficiency gains from abatement are also relatively small. If there are high informational costs for abatement options and costs to be identified because of complex technology, small emitters might face a threshold for searching for abatement technology. This could effectively hamper the implementation of existing abatement technologies and the invention of new ones. Heindl, Peter (2011). "The Impact of Informational Costs in Quantity Regulation of Pollutants: The Case of the European Emissions Trading Scheme." ZEW Discussion Paper No. 11-040.


Imagine returning to the natural cycle, giving yourself back to the earth as generations have for thousands of years. At Foxfield Preserve, we provide natural burials – also known as ‘green burials’ – in harmony with nature.
Foxfield Preserve is a nonprofit cemetery operated by The Wilderness Center, a nonprofit nature center and land conservancy. We were the first nature preserve cemetery in Ohio, and the first in the nation operated by a conservation organization.
At Foxfield Preserve, your loved ones will walk beautiful nature trails as they visit a final resting place in a nature preserve. A nature preserve cemetery is a place where nature dominates. Functioning as a nature preserve first, we also offer a beautiful final resting place. Instead of a lawn, the land is maintained as forest and prairie. Nature trails provide access to the site, and naturalists are restoring the land to a more natural condition by planting native prairie meadows and reforesting hillsides.
Foxfield Preserve offers an environmental alternative to a modern burial. It allows you to be part of a natural cycle. Your final act will conserve nature, expand wildlife habitat, provide clean air and a cleaner watershed, and establish walking trails.
Your burial at Foxfield Preserve also supports the mission of The Wilderness Center, which is connecting our community with nature, educating people of all ages, conserving natural resources and practicing land stewardship. The Wilderness Center teaches over 11,000 school children yearly and similar number of programs for families and individuals. As a land conservancy, the Center protects nearly 3,500 acres of forest, streams, prairies, and farmland.


Through endless repetition soldiers commit to muscle memory every detail of each maneuver so they can perform without thinking in the mind-numbing chaos of battle. Managing the crises that threaten franchisors' brands and systems requires no less preparation. Advance planning enables franchisors to contain and limit the threat posed by sudden adverse events. Conversely, establishing a crisis management team, choosing its members, crafting effective talking points, and selecting a spokesperson only after the press comes calling is a recipe for certain disaster.
Crises don't run on schedule. To respond effectively when a crisis arises, a team should be ready to act at a moment's notice. Forming a crisis team in advance ensures that key members are available, know their role, and are prepared to formulate the franchisor's crisis response and execute it.
The crisis team should be representative of the franchisor's business and include key departments, such as development, marketing, operations, and franchisee relations. It should include both internal and external resources to ensure that its membership is knowledgeable about the franchisor's business and objective. Internal team members should be senior executives who can act capably and decisively. External members might include persons with communications, public or media relations, or legal expertise, especially if the franchisor lacks these resources in-house. Public relations experts help tailor the franchisor's message to intended audiences and make sure the message is optimally placed. Outside legal counsel is indispensible to ensure that the franchisor's message and actions are consistent with immediate and long-term legal considerations, and to mediate or manage conflicting opinions, competing interests, and, often, team members' big egos.
The day after news of the salmonella outbreak goes viral is not the time to develop the franchisor's message. Prepared talking points afford the franchisor a safe harbor when the storm hits and may be relied upon reflexively. They should be developed analytically and thoughtfully in a quiet and deliberative environment. That environment will not exist in the midst of the crisis, or an hour before a reporter's deadline. Having talking points in the can ensures that the franchisor's message can be delivered on a moment's notice and avoids resort to the dreaded "No comment."
"No comment" is a comment, but it's not a message. At best, it portrays the franchisor as disinterested, unengaged, or unprepared. At worst, it casts the franchisor as dismissive, indifferent, or arrogant. In either event, "No comment" neither reflects well on the franchisor nor promotes its interests. Instead, it essentially forfeits a crucial opportunity to contain, or even defuse, a crisis at the outset; or, failing that, to change the topic of discussion entirely.
Talking points should communicate key facts, create favorable impressions, and, where appropriate, tactfully question the franchisor's responsibility. They should present the franchisor as engaged, concerned and "on the ball," and present its position on the core issue the crisis presents. For example, in response to a food-borne illness outbreak, the franchisor might reference its strict health and safety standards, the policies and procedures in place to prevent contamination or spoilage, and its stellar track record maintaining health and safety standards throughout its system. Where the origin of an outbreak remains unclear, pointed questions might challenge assumptions about the franchisor's involvement. Where responsibility appears certain, the franchisor--in consultation with legal counsel--should express concern and empathy without admitting liability or creating vicarious liability for the acts of others, like its franchisees.
Even the best message spoken by the wrong voice will fall flat. Therefore, the franchisor must carefully select the proper spokesperson. Outside resources, including media experts and legal counsel, should participate in the selection to ensure the choice is merit-based.
The ideal spokesperson will be articulate, smart, and likeable. Above all, this person will have demonstrated grace under pressure and be experienced in handling media inquiries. The spokesperson need not be a franchisor executive or employee, however. While an insider may be more knowledgeable, the best choice very well may be an outsider, such as outside counsel who likely will have relevant oratory and rhetorical skills. Often, in-house legal counsel will have a strong knowledge base and possess the relevant skill set and experience of communicating effectively and persuasively while under fire.
Finally, the spokesperson should be given exclusive authority to speak the franchisor's piece. A cacophony of multiple voices creates a risk of inconsistency and may confuse the franchisor's message.
Planning and preparation is the key to effective crisis management. Knowing in advance who will speak and what the message will be are essential to minimizing the damage that crises pose to a franchisor's brand and system. The time to begin is now.
Fredric A. Cohen is a partner in the Chicago law firm of Cheng Cohen, LLC. For more than two decades he has represented many of the nation's most prominent franchise, licensing, and distribution companies in a wide variety of lawsuits from complex multi-forum actions to standard enforcement actions. Contact him at fredric.cohen@chengcohen.com or 312-243-1717.


Be prepared for a major shift in paradigms! This is a gardening course, and so much more. Students have called it "life changing" - because once we truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health we look at the world with different eyes.
This is our core course. It's intense - challenging - inspiring, and taking the country by storm!
You will get the same comprehensive, professional curriculum as the Organic Horticulture Specialist course, but discussions will generally reflect the interests of a more mixed audience including home gardeners, budding farmers and landscape professionals. Depending on registrations, we may combine students from both courses to keep class sizes manageable!
The on-line version of this course integrates reading, quizzes and discussions with practical, hands-on assignments. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience is required.
To receive a Certificate of Completion students must contribute to all on-line discussions and satisfactorily complete all assignments and quizzes.
Organic Master Gardener ® is a registered trademark of Gaia College. Just have to say this course is such a priceless contribution to us and our planet. I feel privileged to be taking it, absorbing like a sponge, revelling in what confirms and supports. Many thanks, Carol McIntyre


While appreciating the various efforts of the Bihar government, Samit Aich, Executive Director, Greenpeace India said, "Bihar has enormous energy deficit which is a major challenge for the growth of the state. However, it has the potential to become a power surplus state with strong focus on development of renewable energy. What it needs is the right incentives, enabling environment and effective implementation."
The business conclave brought together the industry leaders, policy think-tanks, investors and energy experts from across the country to suggest the various ways and means to bring state out of the power crisis. The conclave witnessed discussions on innovative and implementable models of decentralised renewable energy. It also suggested a strong and enabling regulatory framework to attract investment in the renewable energy sector in the state.
Manish Ram, Analyst- Renewable Energy & Co-author of the report, Greenpeace India said "Microgrids can offer reliable and cost competitive electricity services, providing a viable alternative to the conventional top down approach of extending grid services. The microgrid approach is "smart" because it can facilitate the integration of renewable energy, thereby contributing to national renewable energy uptake. In addition it can reduce transmission targets due to generation being close to where demand is." He added further, "This report demonstrates Bihar as a case study on how this bottom-up approach with microgrids would take the state out of darkness."
Greenpeace urged the Bihar government to focus on integrated energy planning based on cluster based development. The energy planning should promote the establishment of a council for rural industrialisation and establishment of related coordination committees at district level with strong financial support. Institutionalise supportive regulatory structures and encourage governance support through the Electricity Regulatory Commission.
While speaking at the conclave, Ramapati Kumar, Head-Renewable Energy, Greenpeace India advocated for a strong policy based on the state-wide network of decentralised energy plants (stand alone and micro-grids), developed with the support from the state government agencies in collaboration with the private entrepreneurs for a high impact and accelerated economic development of the state. "The government should work towards a strong feeding tariff support mechanism (FTSM) policy to support a large scale deployment of renewable energy in Bihar," he added further.
For further information:
Ramapati Kumar, Head Renewable Energy, Greenpeace India
Ph: +91 98455 35414,
Manish Ram, Analyst-Renewable Energy, Greenpeace India
Ph: +91 9741 936701,
Seema Javed, Sr Media Officer, Greenpeace India
Ph: +91 99100 59765,
Notes to Editor:
1) http://www.greenpeace.org/india/Global/india/report/Bihar-Smart-Energy-Access.pdf
2) The microgrid can operate both in island mode and grid-connected mode, making operation flexible and can also offer grid support features


Vascular dysfunction in hyperhomocysteinemia
This project originated from studies in this laboratory on prothrombotic effects of elevated levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that is associated with coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and venous thrombosis. We were among the first to demonstrate impaired vascular function in moderate hyperhomocysteinemia. Current studies are directed toward investigating the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in hyperhomocysteinemia and atherosclerosis using molecular genetic approaches. Supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Heart Association.
Figure: Homocysteine metabolism
Figure: Oxidative stress in hyperhomocysteinemia
Structure and function of thrombomodulin
This project originated from our discovery that the anticoagulant protein thrombomodulin is expressed in a highly regulated fashion by keratinocytes in squamous epithelium. Our recent studies suggest that thrombomodulin regulates tissue repair during cutaneous wound healing. Current studies are directed toward investigating the function of thrombomodulin in endothelium and epithelium using gene targeting approaches. Supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Figure: Expression of murine thrombomodulin in keratinocytes during cutaneous wound healing
Platelet signal transduction by thrombin and collagen
Thrombin is a multifunctional serine protease that acts as a pivotal enzyme in blood coagulation. We have characterized thrombin receptor signal transduction in platelets and T cell lines, and demonstrated counter-regulation between thrombin receptors and the T cell antigen receptor. These observations support the model that thrombin provides a functional link between hemostasis and immune activation. We have demonstrated that the adapter protein SLP-76 ("SH2 domain containing leukocyte phosphoprotein of 76 kD") is essential for platelet signal transduction in response to collagen, but not thrombin. Currently, we are using genetic approaches in mice to define the hemostatic consequences of impaired collagen signal transduction. Supported by the American Heart Association, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the National Institutes of Health.
Figure: Activation of murine platelets by collagen and thrombin.


FCA has published a guidance consultation on its requirements on firms who outsource to the cloud and other third party IT services. The guidance includes:
clarification of FCA’s interpretation of what it means by the cloud; the risks it sees in outsourcing to the cloud that differ from traditional outsourcing arrangements; the impact of potential EU developments; and a table of areas firms should consider.
FCA asks for comment by 12 February 2016. (Source: FCA Consults on Cloud Outsourcing Guidance)


Why is feedback important?
Feedback is an essential part of effective learning. It helps students understand the subject being studied and gives them clear guidance on how to improve their learning. Bellon
et al. 1state 'academic feedback is more strongly and consistently related to achievement than any other teaching behaviour...this relationship is consistent regardless of grade, socioeconomic status, race, or school setting.' Feedback can improve a student's confidence, self-awareness and enthusiasm for learning. Effective feedback during the first year in university can aid the transition to higher education and may support student retention. 2 Providing students engage with feedback, it should enhance learning and improve assessment performance. Race 3proposed the ripples on a pond model to highlight the importance of feedback in learning. References
1. Bellon, J.J., Bellon, E.C. & Blank, M.A. (1991)
Teaching from a Research Knowledge Base: a Development and Renewal Process. Facsimile edition. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA.
2. Yorke, M. (2002) Academic Failure: a Retrospective View from Non-Completeing Students. In:
Failing Students in Higher Education (eds Peelo, M & Wareham, T). SRHE and Open University Press, Maindenhead.
3. Race, P. (2001) Using feedback to help students learn. Higher Education Academy.


This post is by Jay Lytton, an adult with Asperger Syndrome.
Having Asperger's Syndrome is a challenging and life-defining experience. As a child, I did not know what Asperger’s was. I was oblivious as to how my disorder affected the people around me because I only attended to my own interests. I remember when I was in high school, I always had to be right. I berated my teachers and peers when I disagreed with a request or opinion. Even though that resulted in me being ostracized both in the classroom and on the school yard, I still believed that I was RIGHT. At the end of high school and during college, I began reading books about body language and studying non-verbal cues. I wanted to figure out why I was so alienated and why I did not connect with anyone. When I became fluent in Spanish during my early twenties, I realized that I had also been speaking another foreign language my entire life.
As I began transitioning from a school setting into a career position, I did not realize how valuable these skills I had learned would become – whether they were for a job interview, for networking, or for socializing in the workplace. By learning non-verbal cues, I learned a new way to manipulate my environment. I was able to redirect the way I communicated my thoughts and beliefs in a manner which "mainstream" society could understand. The challenges I have faced in the workplace have been similar to what I faced in my primary and secondary educations. However, the experiences that benefited me the most were the ones which gave me support, but also held me to high expectations.
For instance, while I was attending the University of California, Davis, I had the opportunity to intern at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, a research center that focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders. While I was there, I worked on several research and clinical projects, including a senior thesis. I also partnered with the M.I.N.D Institute’s Director of Research to create a student organization to promote awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The professors with whom I worked, who were aware of my issues because of their work in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, understood what that meant for me and still always held me to the highest standards.
Today I work with adults at New Horizons, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with developmental challenges. Part of my role involves looking at how to faciliate career growth for these individuals in the workplace. I am trying to do the same thing for our clients that the M.I.N.D Institute did for me. I am able to empathize with the clients’ needs, but I make sure to set the bar high for them.
My goal is to not only help them succeed at their jobs, but also to push their limits so they can take on new challenges. Many of these clients have also had a lifetime of people expecting less of them because of their disabilities. We need to encourage them to expect more of themselves in order to give them the best chance of rising to their full potential.
One thing that is unique about my organization is that some of the clients are also considered staff members. If we can encourage individuals with disabilities to feel included in the workplace, then they will not only perform the expected workplace tasks, but may rise beyond the challenges of that particular job.
Accommodating people with disabilities is legally mandated, socially responsible, and economically beneficial. What I have learned is that schools, organizations, and companies will not know how to accommodate individuals like myself if they do not understand the challenges of having disabilities like autism or Asperger's. Accommodating individuals with disabilities does not mean simply fixing a problem by providing a piece of equipment. It means understanding what the individual's challenges are, finding common goals, and setting high expectations. Our efforts to enable people with disabilities to lead independent, successful lives will result in their contributions back into the economy and into society.


Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) has increasingly been recognized to occur in a familial pattern. We have observed the development of biopsy-confirmed FSGS and subsequent end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in one live related kidney donor and ESRD without biopsy in another. Both donors had family members with ESRD secondary to FSGS. Both donors were apparently healthy by routine physical examination, urinalysis, and serum creatinine at the time of evaluation as live related donors. We believe these cases emphasize the need for great caution when evaluating siblings as potential live related donors.


We used data from experimental plots (control, partially cut and clear-cut) established in 1998, in a tropical dry forest (TDF) in Jamaica, to assess changes in above ground biomass (AGB) 10 years after disturbance. The treatments reduced AGB significantly in 1999 (partially cut: 37.6 %, clear-cut: 94.4 %) and after 10 years, AGB did not recover overall,… (More)


The former prime minister said a shift to the left
after the party's crushing election defeat would be to treat voters as if they were "stupid".
A similar shift to the left
is also seen for 2014:Q4 annual core CPI inflation; the 1.
The paradox of the financial crisis is that, despite being widely held to have been caused by under-regulated markets, it has not brought a decisive shift to the left
," he wrote.
As research on other neurotoxicants has shown, a shift to the left
of IQ distributions in a population will have substantial impacts, especially among those in the high and low ranges of the IQ distribution (Bellinger 2007).
The week of May 20, work will shift to the left
lane of 11th from Washington to Jefferson.
Ed Miliband's appointment has led to fears the Labour Party will shift to the left
and cause old divisions between various factions to reopen.


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Speaking to the pilgrims gathered at the Paul VI Hall this morning, Pope Benedict turned his attention to the conversion of St. Paul, which he said shows us that Christianity is not “a new philosophy or a new form of morality,” but an encounter with the person of Christ, an event that ignites a personal relationship with Him.
Our knowledge of St. Paul’s conversion begins with the accounts in the Acts of the Apostles. Here, Saint Luke recounts the dramatic episode on the road to Damascus which transformed Paul from a fierce persecutor of the Church into a zealous evangelizer. The Pope also noted that in his own epistles, Paul describes the experience not so much in terms of a conversion, but as a call to apostleship and a commission to preach the Gospel. Pope Benedict explained that Paul's encounter on the road to Damascus was not with concepts or ideas but "with the person of Jesus himself." Paul, the Pope continued, "met not only the historical Jesus of the past, but the living Christ who revealed himself as the one Savior and Lord." The encounter on the road to Damascus, he said, caused Paul's own being to die and another to be born with the living Christ. This historical event was "true renewal, which changed all his parameters."
Yet, Pope Benedict went on, "St. Paul did not consider the event as a conversion. And the reason", he explained, "is very clear: this transformation of his life was not the result of a psychological process, of an intellectual or moral evolution ... but the fruit of his meeting with Christ Jesus. ... St. Paul's renewal cannot be explained in any other way. Psychological analyses cannot clarify and resolve the problem; only an event, the forceful encounter with Christ, is the key to understanding what happened."
For us, the Holy Father concluded, Christianity "is not a new philosophy or a new form of morality. We are only Christians if we encounter Christ, even if He does not reveal Himself to us as clearly and irresistibly as he did to Paul in making him the Apostle of the Gentiles. We can also encounter Christ in reading Holy Scripture, in prayer, and in the liturgical life of the Church - touch Christ's heart and feel that Christ touches ours. And it is only in this personal relationship with Christ, in this meeting with the Risen One, that we are truly Christian."


Funder:
The Commonwealth Fund Author:
Roopa Mahadevan and Rob Houston, Center for Health Care Strategies
February 2015 | Brief
Given the often overwhelming prevalence of social needs facing Medicaid populations, including housing, transportation, and nutrition, aligning social services and supports with health care delivery is critical. Many states recognize the connection between social determinants of health and health care utilization and outcomes, and are building the infrastructure to support social service delivery through accountable care organization (ACO) programs.
This brief, made possible through support from The Commonwealth Fund, highlights the initial efforts of seven states —
Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington — that participated in CHCS’ Medicaid ACO Learning Collaborative. These states each have sought to incorporate social services into their existing or emerging Medicaid ACO models. The brief outlines key themes and considerations from these early adopters to help additional states support collaboration between ACO and social service providers.


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Massage Therapy - Aids in relaxation and relieves stress, calms the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, relieves aching and tired muscles, improves posture, reduces chronic pain, strengthens the immune system, induces mental relaxation and reduces anxiety. Polarity Therapy - A healing system based on Indian Ayurvedic principles. Works with the body's energy centers and poles to redirect the flow of energy. Craniosacral Therapy - A powerful yet gentle tool for releasing blockages associated with stress, accidents, traumas and illnesses. This therapy can also bring relief for chronic headaches and depression due to tension in the jaw (TMJ). Myofacial Therapy - Releases tightness and pain throughout the body caused by chronic connective tissue pain. Lymphatic Drainage - Promotes a healthy lymphatic system by focusing on specific lymph nodes and points in the body through specifically directing the flow of lymphatic fluids. Deep tissue & Neuromuscular Massage - For the relief of severe muscular tension, focuses on the muscles located beneath the surface of the top muscle layer in the body, as well as disabling the trigger points associated with referred pain. Reiki - Founded by Japanese monk Mikao Usui in the mid-1800's, this therapy is based on the premise that chi (universal life force) energy is everywhere and can be focused, channeled, and applied to others to promote harmony balance and healing. ©2009 Ron & Jerrine Gray


Dock Talk: How to solve the ice hole problem? Move.
Earlier this week, I did something crazy. No, I didn't shoot myself out of a canon, or swallow six swords simultaneously. Instead, I didn't go fishing.
Yeah, I know, crazy.
Don't think the idea of spending a few hours on the ice didn't enter my mind, but I chose to prepare for Christmas (only homemade gifts this year), downhill ski with my family and watch my stepson wrestle. No, not with his brothers--I can see those matches any day--but in an actual Minnesota State High School League wrestling meet.
I watched those kids grab and pull, twist, bend and push each other into contortions that made me writhe in my seat. My joints hurt just from attending the event, even though I never set foot on the mat.
As the meet concluded and my boys and I walked down the stands and toward the lobby, a gentleman stopped me to ask advice concerning a predicament. An angling predicament.
His layers of clothing were stacked thick and it was obvious the wind had continuously whistled against his cheeks; deep red hues from winter's sub-zero breath. He had stepped out of the ice age and into the gymnasium.
Our eyes met and he immediately started a conversation. As my boys dawdled off into the current of a streaming crowd, the man posed a question regarding fishing.
He went on to explain that he strategically placed his fish house in one of his favorite "honey holes". In fact, his family had even joined him on an ice adventure and experienced the thrill of continuous walleye action.
"But," the man professed, "out of the four holes in my fish house, we can only catch fish out of two of them."
"What should I do?" he asked.
Well this was an easy question, I thought. "Only fish out of the two good holes," I advised. He didn't look very amused.
He went on to explain that his fish house was placed right along a drop-off. Two of the holes sat atop 21 feet of water, while the other two were situated in 19 feet of water. The deeper holes continued to produce more fish.
Unfortunately there are several explanations as to why the two holes were more productive instead of one concrete theory.
For instance, the fish may relate to the slightly deeper water due to the presence of forage. Or they could be swimming along the base of the drop-off as they wander in search of a meal.
There's also a possibility that the bottom is a slightly different composition even though the holes are relatively close to one another. A variety of additional justifications come to mind, including water temperature, oxygen levels, water clarity; the list could fill a page.
Yet in reality, we may never know the precise reasoning.
"Why don't you simply move the fish house a few feet deeper toward the most productive holes?" I asked the man.
"I already did," he replied. Problem solved.


USRA has maintained a strong, continuous connection to lunar science since its formation during the Apollo era. Current research includes:
Understanding the origins of rocks and other materials of the solar systems is enabled by analog experiments, subjecting those materials to appropriate physical and chemical conditions in the laboratory. USRA lunar scientists and their colleagues at NASA Johnson Space Center maintain and use a world-class facility for experimental studies of rock materials - subjecting them to pressures, temperatures, and chemical conditions appropriate to the surfaces and deep interiors of planets, satellites, and asteroids.
Through ongoing investigations at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, USRA scientists are observing and studying echoes from asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, Jupiter's Galilean satellites, and Saturn's rings and satellites. Additionally, scientists are using the radar instrument for imaging and refining the orbits of Earth-approaching asteroids and comet nuclei, and for detailed geologic investigations of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Moon.
The topography (or landscape) of planetary surfaces is crucial for understanding their origins and evolutions, along with the benefits and challenges they would raise in exploration. USRA lunar and planetary scientists maintain strong expertise in producing topographic data (digital elevation models) and constructing visualizations of that data (static and dynamic 'fly-overs') focused on specific needs for research and exploration.
Physical processes in the Earth and other planetary bodies are commonly impossible to measure directly and require high-end computer modeling constrained by observations. USRA's Lunar and Planetary Institute maintains the machine capability and expertise for such modeling (finite-element) of processes in the interiors of planets, satellites, and asteroids. Additionally, USRA scientists have significant capabilities in interpretation of Mars mission data and modeling of Mars surface and interior processes.
The Moon, being the planetary body nearest the Earth, is a natural target for scientific exploration. USRA lunar scientists maintain a diverse expertise in lunar geology, including specific expertise in lunar history, impact cratering, remote sensing and volatiles, and resources. Such expertise has been frequently tasked with providing input into NASA planning activities for future robotic and human exploration.


Two Navy Task Force Commanders, who share a common goal of deterring and disrupting piracy, although operating under separate organisations, recently met onboard HNLMS Johan De Witt in the Gulf of Aden.
Pakistan’s Commodore Muhammad Ihsan Qadir, Commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, and the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Commodore Peter Lenselink, Commander of the European Naval Force Somalia Op Atalanta took the opportunity to discuss the current piracy situation, and ensure that the Commands continue to support and coordinate with each other to deter and defeat piracy in the region.
CTF 151 is part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a partnership of 29 nations dedicated to promoting maritime security in a region that incorporates the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Northern Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf.
European Union Naval Force Somalia Op Atalanta conducts counter-piracy operations in a similar area and was established in December 2008. HNLMS Johan De Witt is the current flagship for the Task Force.
During the meeting, Cdre Lenselink highlighted EU Nav For’s participation in the EU’s regional capacity building mission, EUCAP NESTOR, which focuses on improving the situation on land in Somalia and neighbouring countries.
At the same time, leaders from various regions in Somalia were also onboard attending a course aimed at improving maritime capabilities in Somalia. This, along with other similar efforts, is seen as having a significant impact on improving the situation in Somalia by helping to eliminate the environment that breeds piracy.
Cdre Qadir said “Piracy in this area is on the decline and the combined efforts of CMF, EU, and NATO naval forces have played a major role in the reduction of pirate activity.
“However, we cannot lower our guard. The continued dedication of the international community is necessary to completely defeat the threat of piracy.”


The number of U.S. commercial banks and savings institutions declined by 12 percent between December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2010, continuing a consolidation trend begun in the mid- 1980s. Banking industry consolidation has been marked by sharply higher shares of deposits held by the largest banks—the 10 largest banks now hold nearly 50 percent of total U.S. deposits.


Making the right decisions at the right time is important. Every claim decision is based on policy, legislation, the facts and current medical evidence. We pay close attention to the evolving medical research to ensure we remain current with respect to new treatments for certain injury types or conditions.
The following medical websites are also good resources for further medical information:


Abstract
For years, safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) professionals have been devising ways to identify and mitigate hazards and evaluate the success of those interventions. Within his/her specific industry, each has worked to reduce injuries. SH&E professionals have studied the environment, job protocols, scheduling, specific injuries, and incentives. They have recommended engineering controls, personal protective equipment, administrative controls, various safety programs, and employee safety training. As the old saying goes, could we be barking up the wrong tree? In retrospect, it might seem that some safety programs have mirrored the "flavor of the month" or the "management style of the year." However, the focus has always been on improving the safety performance of the individual, the organization, and the industry. What if we are looking at the trees and missing the forest? Perhaps the circumstances surrounding injuries can be evaluated in another way--one that can guide recommendations and development of interventions. What if SH&E professionals can take this analysis "out of the box"? Using the mining industry as an example, safety efforts have traditionally focused on extraction and production activities. Viewing historical injury data from the 1990s within a broader paradigm, this article focuses not on specific injuries linked to extraction and production of minerals, but rather on mining injuries occurring within the context of worker construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Broad implications for safety are also considered.
Contact
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Our staff photographer Morgana Wingard captured this moment during a recent trip to Tanzania.
According to USAID, as of 2008, 20 percent of children in Tanzania still did not have access to primary education. To reach these children, USAID created the
Radio Instruction to Strengthen Education (RISE) program which creates educational radio programs to improve teaching and learning for remote and under-served communities.
In two districts, 21,350 children in preschool and early primary improved their math, Kiswahili and life skills. And nearly 113 early primary classroom teachers used radio instruction to reinforce government curriculum competencies and enrich learning environments for an additional 13,607 children.


Diversity in the workforce can be attributed to both a popular, cultural shift and legislative intervention. Despite these forces, discrimination endures in all aspects of Western society from education to employment. Unequal pay and opportunities for promotion are symptoms of a systematic discrimination of individuals based on race and gender. The Handbook of Research on Race, Gender, and the Fight for Equality provides a critical look at race, gender, and modern day discrimination. Focusing on workplace and educational dynamics, the research found within this book addresses equal opportunity and diversity requirements from a myriad of perspectives. This book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers working in equality as well as managers and those in leadership roles.


The Swedish Consumer Ombudsman has announced that wireless operators in Sweden must stop making bandwidth claims that don't align with what the customer will get.
For example, a service with a theoretical bandwidth of 7.2Mbit/s (including all sorts of overheads, will now be marketed as having "a practical maximum speed of 6M bps."
This "practical" claim is not all that practical, since it assumes optimal conditions (no other users and best location).
While this is a step in the right direction, at least for enterprises, how about a minimum committed rate at peak hours, reflecting some sort of engineering criteria?
This would allow IT to start making choices on price/performance.
Theoretical and practical bandwidths don't do it for me.
O yes. Happy Canada and USA days!


A homeowner who wants to buy another principal residence may face challenges in getting another loan. In an economy where many homes are worth significantly less than what is owed on the loan, and many underwater borrowers want to buy something more affordable and stable, lenders are wary of financing a home purchase when the current residence is not yet sold. A borrower can arrange for the purchase of another residence using various legitimate strategies.
The Basics
A couple with sufficient funds can borrow to purchase another primary residence without selling their current home if they enough money to qualify. Purchasing another home requires a down payment, closing costs and the new housing payment, including loan principal, interest, taxes and insurance. A couple already obligated on a home loan must be able to afford both loans. The lender may also require them to verify they will occupy the new property as a condition of another primary residence loan.
Contingencies
A couple who wants to sell their home while purchasing another one must be cautious. If they cannot afford to have both loans at the same time. they run the risk of acquiring more debt than they can manage if the home fails to sell before the purchase closes. The seller can make the sale of the current residence a condition in the purchase agreement for the new home. This makes the close of escrow on the current home necessary to completing the purchase. The borrower may also make finding a new home a condition of the couple selling the current home to another buyer. This prevents having no place to live if the couple's purchase falls through.
Options
Borrowers who have equity in their home might rely on the sale proceeds to purchase a new home. If so, the seller can arrange for a concurrent close of escrow for the sale and purchase of the home. Borrowers who cannot sell their home, but must move into the new home might consider the option of renting it to tenants. Being a landlord would require that they have sufficient reserves to cover vacancy, maintenance or the difference in rent and the loan payment. Renting the newly purchased property is not advisable, since a lender expects the borrowers to move in within a specified time.
Considerations
The lender may require that the borrowers' new purchase make sense as a primary residence. The benefits of having a loan on a primary residence are a lower interest rate and often better loan terms. This is because primary homes are considered less risky than investment and second homes. A reasonable primary home purchase involves the borrowers moving from a smaller home to a larger home, a more expensive home, or a home located substantially closer to their employment. A move to a smaller or less expensive home may cause the lender to more closely scrutinize the borrowers' motivation for buying another property while still holding on to the current one.
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In 2003, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, a book written by Michael Lewis, sparked the interest of not only baseball fans, but also management and statistical scholars across the country. [1] Recently in 2011, this book was introduced as a sports drama movie starring Brad Pitt.
Basically the storyline of the book encompasses how the main character Billy Beane, General Manager of the Oakland Athletics, implemented a measurement and feedback system based on a player’s ability to get on base. This system was based on the sabermetric principles and theories first introduced by Bill James in his comprehensive Historical Baseball Abstract, a rigorous statistical analysis used to track the traits most connected to a player’s value to a team. [2]
What is Sabermetrics?
The Moneyball book implies that when sabermetrics is used to identify players with superior abilities (who aren’t noticed by competitor scouts), it allows new players to be added to a team; thus, increasing the winning percentage for the team without paying premium salaries to those players. This results in a competitive advantage for the team’s league standing. For further understanding of sabermetrics and its theory in relation to baseball, please check the paper written by Jim Albert.
DiamondView and PlayersPlan
Several detailed programs have been implemented by teams like the Cleveland Indians MLB team. The Indians have implemented two programs: DiamondView and PlayersPlan with the hopes of increasing appraisal of a player’s performance and value. These types of plans are often used by MLB team managers to facilitate selection and recruitment possibilities and help determine the optimum team salary distributions. [3]
Systems like DiamondView and PlayersPlan keep track of each player in a database that is used for recruiting and selection, training and development, appraising player’s skills, and helping evaluate compensation for the players. For example, information on a baseball pitcher would include such pitching statistics as the number of times the pitcher allows a walk, how many members of the opposite team were pitched to at the plate, the number of times the pitcher entered the game with intent to save the game but failed, number of hits allowed in a game, home runs allowed, earned run average and many more. Statistics, along with some physics theory, has also suggested that left-handed pitchers get better results against left-handed hitters. Knowing which pitchers have the best odds against hitters based on this theory, managers can stratgically use relief hitters to counter pinch hitters substituted into a game at the last minute.
Others Question Usefulness of Sabermetrics
Many consider sabermetrics a valuable and objective means to gain an effective measure of a player’s value to the team. Others question the usefulness of such statistics in the prediction of future behavior of players.
DIPS
Another measurement tool known as Defense-Independent Pitching Statistics (DIPS), introduced by Voros McCracken as early as 1999, measures a pitcher’s stats. These stats do not include plays that involve infielders or outfielders, but are based on stats that result strictly from the control of the pitcher alone, like walks and strikeouts. [4]
DICE and FIP
Others, like Tom Tippett [5], felt this DIPS evaluation tool was not entirely viable; while others have introduced new math formulae and statistics that keep track of innings pitched(IP), which measures how many outs were made while a pitcher was pitching. For instance, formulae such as Defense-Independent Component ERA (DICE) and FIP do consider factors that make them highly dependent on the defensive play of the fielders.
It appears that the focus on talent and statistics, along with the recent implementation of information technology, will continue to be implemented and will infuse team selection — including MLB pitchers — and salaries for awhile.
Patricia Deming, is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a BA in Mathematics. She enjoys writing articles and contributing to sports and education blogs, such as DegreeJungle.com. She has been a baseball fan for many years and regularly attends Seattle Seahawks games.
[1] Lewis, M. (2004). Moneyball: The art of winning an unfair game. New York: Norton.
[2] James, B. (2001). The new Bill James historical baseball abstract. New York: Free Press.
[3] http://www.cleveland.com/gameplan/index.ssf?/gameplan/more/part2.html
[4] Voros McCracken, “Pitching and Defense: How Much Control Do Hurlers Have? January 23, 2001.
[5] http://www.sloansportsconference.com/?tag=tom-tippet
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It's often treated as evidence against X. ("Even prominent X-theorist Jane now realizes that X is fundamentally flawed!") This may be understood against the background assumptions that people typically suffer from confirmation bias, and that motivated reasoning will be especially strong in case of a view that's become entrenched in one's sense of identity. Surely, we may think, it would take
compellingreasons to overcome such strong biases and cause a prominent adherent to repudiate their theory. (Okay, that's not the onlypossible explanation, but it might be one of several that receives a significant credence boost, thus justifying a lower credence in X.)
On the other hand, the fact that Jane changed her mind is evidence that she is less biased and irrational than your average Joe. So maybe her views -- including her past views -- are worth taking pretty seriously. This might not lead you to think X more likely
true, but you might at least look more carefully for other virtues of the theory that you'd previously overlooked. After all, if someone like Jane once believed it, it can't be completelyidiotic. (Well, it couldbe, but we're talking about shifts in your balance of credence here.) So if you previously did think X completely idiotic, I guess it's conceivable that this might actually boost your credence in X ever so slightly!
I just found that curious. Either way, I don't expect it matters much in practice, as this kind of meta-evidence will typically be swamped by the first-order reasons for or against X.