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Need particular research article, but library doesn't have in database. Can anyone help me out? I am frantically revamping my thesis research proposal so I can get it approved and start my study. I am looking for a particular article in a journal that my university library cannot access (niether can the community library). Is there anyone that would either allow me to use their sign-in name/password or else look it up for me and email me the article? The journal is "Early Education and Development" 1989, vol.1 no. 2 p105-114. The article is by Nancy Karweit and is titled something like "Effects of a Story-Reading Program and the Vocabulary..." If you have access to this journal and can help me out, post a reply and I will contact you with my email address. THANK YOU!

Fetuses Found to Have Memories - Have you seen this? Fetuses Found to Have Memories By Jennifer Harper | Thursday, July 16, 2009 They weigh less than 3 pounds, usually, and are perhaps 15 inches long. But they can remember. The unborn have memories, according to medical researchers who used sound and vibration stimulation, combined with sonography, to reveal that the human fetus displays short-term memory from at least 30 weeks gestation - or about two months before they are born. "In addition, results indicated that 34-week-old fetuses are able to store information and retrieve it four weeks later," said the research, which was released Wednesday. Scientists from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maastricht University Medical Centre and the University Medical Centre St. Radboud, both in the Netherlands, based their findings on a study of 100 healthy pregnant women and their fetuses with the help of some gentle but precise sensory stimulation. On five occasions during the last eight weeks of their pregnancies, the women received a series of one-second buzzes on their bellies with a "fetal vibroacoustic stimulator," a hand-held diagnostic device used to gauge an unborn baby's heart rate and general well-being. The baby's responses - primarily eye, mouth and body movements - were closely monitored over the weeks with ultrasound imaging to gauge "fetal learning" patterns. The researchers found that the babies acclimated themselves to the sounds and vibrations to the point that they no longer bothered to respond - a process known as "habituation." "The stimulus is then accepted as 'safe' " by the babies, the study said. The team also found that the tiny test subjects actually improved these skills as they grew older, with those who were 34- or 36-weeks old clearly showing that they had become familiar with the hum outside the womb. "The fetus 'remembers' the stimulus and the number of stimuli needed for the fetus to habituate is then much smaller," the study said. "It seems like every day we find out marvelous new things about the development of unborn children. We hope that this latest information helps people realize more clearly that the unborn are members of the human family with amazing capabilities and capacities like these built in from the moment of conception," said Randall K. O'Bannon, director of education and research for the National Right to Life Educational Trust Fund. A call to NARAL Pro-Choice America for comment on the implications of the research were not returned. The Dutch medical team, meanwhile, said its findings could help obstetricians track the healthy development of unborn babies during pregnancy. The research was published in Child Development, a medical journal. Scientists have been curious about fetal responses to sound for decades. The first real study of "habituation" occurred in 1925 when researchers discovered that fetuses moved less when exposed to a beeping car horn. Since then, door buzzers and even electric toothbrushes have been used to help researchers understand the fetal environment - and the response of the unborn to such influences. Beeps and buzzes were not always the tools of choice. In 2003, psychologists and obstetricians at Queen's University in Canada found a profound mother-baby link. In a study of 60 pregnant women, they found that the unborn babies preferred the voices of their own mothers - both before and after birth. The heart rates of fetuses sped up when they heard their mother reading a poem, and slowed down when they heard a stranger's voice - evidence of "sustained attention, memory and learning by the fetus," said Barbara Kisilevsky, a professor of nursing who led the research. The Queen's group has also investigated fetal response to the father's voice, concluding that if men try a little pre-natal vocalizing to their offspring, the newborn will later recognize the father's voice. Copyright 2009 The Washington Times, LLC http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/16/fetuses-found-to-have-memories/?source=newsletter_must-read-stories-today_top_stories

are times changing in med school? Even medical students want conventional medicine to include alternative therapies by S. L. Baker, features writer (NaturalNews) Are up-and-coming young doctors going to practice the same kind of mainstream medicine as their predecessors? Will the next generation of docs turn up their noses at alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, herbs and vitamins -- just like the majority of the current crop of docs? In what may come as a surprise to many mainstream physicians, the answer to those questions may be a resounding "no". According to research published in the online edition of the peer-reviewed journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM), 75 percent of medical students surveyed think it would be beneficial for conventional Western medicine to integrate with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM places emphasis on natural therapies and using the body's own healing powers instead of relying on drugs, vaccines and other standard Western treatments. A University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of California, San Diego, research team comprised of experts in the fields of CAM, integrative medicine, Western medicine, medical education and survey development created a first of its kind 30 question survey that was distributed to 126 U.S. medical schools. Some 1,770 medical students completed the survey -- roughly, about three percent of the 68,000 medical students nationwide. Although the response rate to the survey was fairly low, the researchers say it provided valuable insights into current medical students' perceptions of CAM. For example, the findings revealed that 77 percent of the medical student participants agreed patients whose doctors are knowledgeable about complementary and alternative medicine in addition to conventional medicine benefit more than those whose doctors are only familiar with Western medicine. In fact, 74 percent agreed that a medical system which integrated conventional medicine with CAM could be more effective that either type of medicine used independently. A whopping 84 percent of the participants surveyed said CAM contains beliefs, ideas and therapies that could benefit conventional medicine. Some of this attitudinal shift in medical students could be the result of personal experiences -- almost half

Should parents be more concerned that the pentagon has a database of their children's information? Parents cannot remove their children’s names from a Pentagon database that includes highly personal information used to attract military recruits, the Vermont Guardian has learned. The Pentagon has spent more than $70.5 million on market research, national advertising, website development, and management of the Joint Advertising Market Research and Studies (JAMRS) database — a storehouse of questionable legality that includes the names and personal details of more than 30 million U.S. children and young people between the ages of 16 and 23. The database is separate from information collected from schools that receive federal education money. The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to report the names, addresses, and phone numbers of secondary school students to recruiters, but the law also specifies that parents or guardians may write a letter to the school asking that their children’s names not be released. However, many parents have reported being surprised that their children are contacted anyway, according to a San Francisco-based coalition called Leave My Child Alone (LMCA). “We hear from a lot of parents who have often felt quite isolated about it all and haven’t been aware that this is happening all over the country,” said the group’s spokeswoman, Felicity Crush. Parents must contact the Pentagon directly to ask that their children’s information not be released to recruiters, but the data is not removed from the JAMRS database, according to Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke, a Pentagon spokeswoman. Instead, the information is moved to a suppression file, where it is continuously updated with new data from private and government sources and still made available to recruiters, Krenke said. It’s necessary to keep the information in the suppression file so the Pentagon can make sure it’s not being released, she said. Krenke said the database is compiled using information from state motor vehicles departments, the Selective Service, and data-mining firms that collect and organize information from private companies. In addition to names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and phone numbers, the database may include cell phone numbers, e-mail addresses, grade-point averages, ethnicity, and subjects of interest. She said the Pentagon spends about $500,000 annually to purchase the data from private companies, and has paid more than $70 million since 2002 to Mullen Advertising — a Massachusetts firm whose clients include General Motors, Hooked on Phonics, XM Satellite Radio, and 3Com — to target recruiters’ messages toward teens and young adults. The Boston Business Journal reported in October that the Pentagon had spent a total of $206 million on the JAMRS program to date, and could spend another $137 million over the next two years. The story is continued in this link: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/0117-12.htm Mikegolf- is this program not in violation of the privacy act?

Low IQ may prove fatal for your heart, says study If its true then can't; VICE-VERSA also be true? According to the report given below; fro today's newspaper; if; ( SMOKING / LOW IQ / LOW INCOME / HIGHER UPPER READING OF BP / LOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) are the predictors of heart disease; and death; then vice-versa; the actions and activities of the powers, strengths and abilities of a a healthy heart should in-effect be the cause of creation, development and construction of that ability or wisdom of self in self which can help, drive and motivate the self and others alike; not only to work hard; especially for quitting smoking; gaining high IQ; gaining higher income; lowering the upper reading of BP; and higher physical activity; but also to lead the self to gain the benefits of such hard work of self; as well.. 1) What then could be the actions and activities and the powers, strengths and abilities; which can improve the health, wealth and wisdom of the heart of self. 2) What could be source of them; and 3) What could be the knowledge, intelligence learning and education which can improve the condition of the heart of self. It obviously cannot be those of medicine and sciences as we know; because the heart of a child who is either yet to be born; or who is born and living; or who is growing and developing; is although not dependent on medicines or such sciences; but yet is healthy; and driving his body, mind and senses to work hard; not only for various reasons, objects and activities; but also for gaining the benefits of such hard work.. Could then; this source; knowledge, intelligence learning and education; actions and activities and powers, strengths and abilities; be spiritual in nature; born from certain religious practises; either followed by self or devoted to; by self. Low IQ may prove fatal for your heart, says study Sanchita Sharma sanchitasharma@hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI: IQ is the strongest predictor of heart disease, second only to smoking, reports a large study funded by Britain's Medical Research Council. People with lower intelligence scores -- as reflected by low results on written or oral tests of IQ -- had higher rates of heart disease and death than all other risk factors except smoking, it found. According to the study, published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, established risk factors, which include obesity and high cholesterol, were not part of the top five risk factors (see box).( SMOKING / LOW IQ / LOW INCOME / HIGHER UPPER READING OF BP / LOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ) For the study, 1,145 men and women aged around 55. Data was collected for height, weight, blood pressure, smoking habits, physical activity, education and occupation, while IQ was assessed using a standard test of general intelligence. "IQ is not inherent and often indicates inequalities in social status, education and experience, which influence lifestyle choices. Our study of 19,973 people across 10 centres in India also linked higher education and income to lower cardiovascular risk," said senior cardiologist Dr K. Srinath Reddy, president, Public Health Foundation, India. His study was published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences 2007. Higher education and income -- and now intelligence -- are associated with healthy behaviour such as exercise and healthy diets, all of which lower risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and elevated blood cholesterol levels. "People with lower IQ are more likely to be less educated and poor with lower access to health promoting knowledge... This study underlines the need to fast-track health literacy, not just in urban areas but also in semi-urban areas and villages where lifestyle disorders such as heart disease and diabetes are rising faster than in urban centres," said Dr Reddy.

What does this mean to you? Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, brother of Rahm Emanuel and Obama’s Health Policy Adviser, announced a new “Complete Lives System” for selecting which sections of the population should be killed, in his article “Principles for Allocation of Scarce Medical Interventions.”. His writings were published Jan. 31, 2009 (THIS YEAR!) in the British medical journal Lancet…11 days after President Obama’s inauguration. On March 19, Emanuel was appointed to the Federal Coordinating Council on Comparative Effectiveness Research, to begin the design of a Federal system for withdrawing care from those chosen for death. Dr. Emanuel provides a preview of how such a system will get started… “Such an approach accepts a two-tiered health system-some citizens will receive only basic services while others will receive both basic and some discretionary health services… Substantively, it suggests services that promote the continuation of the polity-those that ensure healthy future generations, ensure development of practical reasoning skills, and ensure full and active participation by citizens in public deliberations-are to be socially guaranteed as basic. Conversely, services provided to individuals who are irreversibly prevented from being or becoming participating citizens are not basic and should not be guaranteed. An obvious example is not guaranteeing health services to patients with dementia.” Emanuel’s cold, academic language can’t disguise his philosophies’ resemblances to Adolf Hitler’s. Here’s how Emanuel sums up who is to be treated, and who is to die: “When implemented, the complete lives system produces a priority curve on which individuals aged between roughly 15 and 40 years get the most substantial chance, whereas the youngest and oldest people get chances that are attenuated.” This may be justified by public opinion, since “broad consensus favours adolescents over very young infants, and young adults over very elderly people.” Of course, the elderly won’t be the only ones killed. Infants are at the top of his list as well. “Strict youngest-first allocation directs scarce resources predominantly to infants. This approach seems incorrect. The death of a 20-year-old woman is intuitively worse than that of a 2-month-old girl, even though the baby has had less life. The 20-year-old has a much more developed personality than the infant, and has drawn upon the investment of others to begin as-yet-unfulfilled projects…. Adolescents have received substantial substantial education and parental care, investments that will be wasted without a complete life. Infants, by contrast, have not yet received these investments…. It is terrible when an infant dies, but worse, most people think, when a three-year-old child dies, and worse still when an adolescent does.” Dr. Death doesn’t spare older children: “The ‘complete lives’ system also considers prognosis, since its aim is to achieve complete lives. A young person with a poor prognosis has had few life-years but lacks the potential to live a complete life. Considering prognosis forestalls the concern that disproportionately large amounts of resources will be directed to young people with poor prognoses.”

Help~~ check my writting, especially for grammar *-* (Body2)? A widely use of differentiated strategy in various parts of the academic field has been frequently searched and verified the efficacy of using differentiated strategy in gifted education (Parsons, 2004; J. Denise Drain’s, 2008). Parsons (2004) applies differentiated strategy in teaching reading for gifted students, and indeed improves their reading competent. Moreover, a successful performance of differentiated strategy has been conducted from J. Denise Drain’s (2008) research; the result shows a significantly high academic growth by using differentiated strategy among elementary gifted children. Differentiated strategy indeed satisfies the needs of gifted students. Differentiation enriches the learning environments of gifted students. The differentiated strategy lies in making the same content more accessible through a variety of resources and scaffolds. The classroom with a rich source of books, pictures, materials and journal creates an ideal classroom climate where students learn from small group and share opinions with each other. The strategy of differentiated content helps a development of cognition, and engages all students into the learning activities effortlessly. In the other words, differentiation will facilitate active rather than passive learning (Joyce VanTassel-Baska.al.et, 2008). Also, teacher as scaffolding access gifted students’ level of ability and further to forward students moving to the next level of knowledge (LiaMonique Scott, 2008). "Differentiated strategy" is a "buzzword" in the field of special education.

What's wrong with my resume? Hi guys, I have been applying for jobs for months now and haven't heard back from any of them. I tried to apply to entry level jobs as well and nothing. Is there anything wrong with my resume? I posted it below and I appreciate your review and help! CAREER SUMMARY Diversified progressive experience in different fields including accounting, logistics, financial analysis, inventory management, staff training and supervision, customer service. Strong project management, team building and leadership skills. Expert PC qualifications with proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and ERP systems. Extensive experience in systems selection and implementation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _______________________2007 – Present Analyst/Executive Assistant to VP Operations •Built and updated financial models using historical petroleum pricing data. •Developed a series of charts and spreadsheets that streamlined the flow of information from the oil fields. •Coordinated accounting, operational and administrative activities of international offices. •Developed a system to track tanker’s movements from the point of origin to destination. •Managed ad hoc special projects for executive management. •Translated financial, legal, and technical documents from Russian into English. •Participated in development and implementation of the company’s ERP. ________________________2004-2007 Logistics Supervisor with Finance Responsibilities •Managed logistics department. •Provided on-site training of logistics personnel to prepare and submit import documentation including contracts, country-mandated pre-shipment inspection documents. •Negotiated contracts with common carriers to reduce transportation costs. •Developed and maintained inventory management system for customers. •Performed financial and operational analysis with focus on finance, operations and sales. •Worked closely with senior financial and operating executives to interpret financial data and improve business operations. •Managed accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations. •Identified, researched, tracked and reported on the causes for fluctuations outside of anticipated parameters. •Participated in budget preparation, formulation, presentation. Prepared and presented variance analysis on a monthly basis. •Coordinated accounting systems implementation and upgrades. •Represented the company in sales meetings and major international fairs. _____________________________________2002-2004 Flight Attendant •Provided outstanding customer service to passengers. •Promoted and assisted passengers in their understanding and compliance with the company safety policies. •Provided customers with hassle free travel experience by focusing on their needs. •Contributed to company’s public image and profitability by ensuring passengers and crews are ready for on-time departure. ____________________________1997-2001 Accountant/Office Manager •Supervised day-to-day activities in the accounting department, both accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll. •Prepared journal entries, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. •Prepared and submitted import/export documentation. •Managed a staff of four. EDUCATION ________________, College of Law JD (2013) ____________________________________, Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors: Finance (2009), Accounting (2010) University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia Associate of Arts, English, 1996 SOFTWARE •Excel – advanced (Data Analysis, VLookup, Pivot tables, Macros) •Databases – advanced (design, run and analyze) •MS Office •Oracle •MS Dynamics •NetSuite LANGUAGES •English – fluent •Russian – native •Latvian – fluent •German – speak, read, and write with basic competence LICENSES •CPA candidate References available upon request. Thank you very much!

it's not m.t. escher quality but rate my lyrics anyway? i was getting a D for Social Studies. For the next project, my teacher made a project for us in which we have to teach the class in a creative way. well, most did powerpoints and one did a hilarious video but our group decided to play educational music. Two of my friends played the guitar. The first part was raggae inspired and the second one was hip hop. that's where i came in. since all of my friends are procrastinators, we decided to improvise in front of the whole class without practicing. Seriously, I thought it was going to suck but it was otherwise. The rap that I made took me hours to make and i did it all between morning (all nighter) to 6th period. It usually takes me 30 min. to an hour to make my lyrics but with all of the researching, the unorthodox rhyming i had to do and trying to condense all of the info into rap lyrics, it was rough but I wanted that A. Thank god I did. This rap is about the Enlightenment Jean le Rond d’Alembert The encyclopedia is one of his creation His method for the wave equation is named after him Balthasar Bekker He believes philosophy and theology be separated And he causes the end of witchcraft demonstrations Pierre Bayle He advocated that the faith and reason spheres should split His work influenced the development of the Enlightenment For the principle of the toleration of divergent beliefs And also for the Encyclopedist, he was the chief Cesare Beccaria Known for his treatise of Crime on Punishment. It essentially Talks about condemning torture and the death penalty George Berkeley He believes individuals only know direct sensations And Ideas of objects not matter or abstractions Justus Henning Bohmer Reformed the canon laws that exempted rigid policies That represents scientific development’s, not religious fundamentals Simon Bolivar He lead Latin America from the struggles and pain From Spain, gaining independence and freedom from their reign James Boswell Best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson And detailed journals about his tour of the Europe continent. Geroges Buffon In the 18th century, he’s infamous for natural history Influenced two generations of naturalist naturally Edmon Burke He leads the Whig Party and pragmatism an alternative thinking that influence both liberal and conservative James Burnett My words will visit a guy who understands and envision The Modern Comparative historical linguistics Marquis de Condorcet He advocated liberal economy, constitutionalism Free and equal education and equal rights to all women Jose Celastino Mutis In South America, he lead the first botanic expeditions In addition, he made simple dictionaries in many languages Denis Diderot He challenged conventions regarding novels and their content Created many articles about the Enlightenment Examining free will and philosophical ideas Being the chief editor of the Encyclopedia Edward Gibbon With quality, irony and it use of primary sources His book Decline and Fall influences but attacked religious forces Johann Wolfgang von Goethe He introduced concepts of ethnic study and nationalism An proposing that the human language determines wisdom Thomas Hobbs He established the foundation of political philosophy in nations, stating that human nature uses self interested cooperation Baron d’Holbach He was distinct of being someone atheistic His book System of Natures proposes that god is unrealistic Ignacy Krasicki He book, Fables and Parables made laureates look terrible He showed his skill on Thursday dinners being “the prince of Poets” James Madison He authored the United State’s Bill of Rights Giving America full of life, enlight and tremendous might Sombastiao Pombel A competent leader in the 17th century Standardizing living and regulating commercial activity Having unique architectural style after the earthquake During the Enlightenment , he put Portugal in a better state Montesquieu He articulated his theory of separation of powers Implemented many constitutions in the world that twirls Benito Montenegro He was a Jamie Henamen and Adam Savage with a mission Using scientific thought to debunk myth and superstitions Francoise Quesney If Obama picked a vice president , he would be workin’ Cause he’s an influential economic guy and surgeon Thomas Reid He was a Scottish philosophercoming up with a theory That common sense is the foundation of all philosophicalinqury Adam Smith He believed wealth came from the manufactured goods That is produced by both invested capital and labour in his hood Baruch Spinoza He laid the groundwork for Biblical criticism Being a rationalist using deduction for realism Emanuel Sweedenborg He believed we can freely visit heaven, hell, angels and sprits Being appointed by god, reforming Christianity to clerics Voltaire Being an advocate of civil liberties, famous for his wit He’ not a dimwit, writing 20 thousand letters and 2 thousand books Wanting social reform, freedom of religion and free trade Criticizing intolerance and French institutions in his day

are times changing in med school? Even medical students want conventional medicine to include alternative therapies by S. L. Baker, features writer (NaturalNews) Are up-and-coming young doctors going to practice the same kind of mainstream medicine as their predecessors? Will the next generation of docs turn up their noses at alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, herbs and vitamins -- just like the majority of the current crop of docs? In what may come as a surprise to many mainstream physicians, the answer to those questions may be a resounding "no". According to research published in the online edition of the peer-reviewed journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM), 75 percent of medical students surveyed think it would be beneficial for conventional Western medicine to integrate with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM places emphasis on natural therapies and using the body's own healing powers instead of relying on drugs, vaccines and other standard Western treatments. A University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of California, San Diego, research team comprised of experts in the fields of CAM, integrative medicine, Western medicine, medical education and survey development created a first of its kind 30 question survey that was distributed to 126 U.S. medical schools. Some 1,770 medical students completed the survey -- roughly, about three percent of the 68,000 medical students nationwide. Although the response rate to the survey was fairly low, the researchers say it provided valuable insights into current medical students' perceptions of CAM. For example, the findings revealed that 77 percent of the medical student participants agreed patients whose doctors are knowledgeable about complementary and alternative medicine in addition to conventional medicine benefit more than those whose doctors are only familiar with Western medicine. In fact, 74 percent agreed that a medical system which integrated conventional medicine with CAM could be more effective that either type of medicine used independently. A whopping 84 percent of the participants surveyed said CAM contains beliefs, ideas and therapies that could benefit conventional medicine. Some of this attitudinal shift in medical students could be the result of personal experiences -- almost half of the participants said they had used complementary and alternative treatments themselves. "Complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, is receiving increased attention in light of the global health crisis and the significant role of traditional medicine in meeting public health needs in developing countries," study author Ryan Abbott, a researcher at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, said in a statement to the media. "Integrating CAM into mainstream health care is now a global phenomenon, with policymakers at the highest levels endorsing the importance of a historically marginalized form of health care." The study also found that more than 60 percent of the medical student participants want more education related to CAM during their time in medical school. In a press statement, the researchers noted that although more than 50 percent of U.S. medical schools currently offer some type of CAM courses, these studies could be streamlined into more formal curricula as part of standardized medical school education. "Although the content of integrative medicine programs remains controversial, medical schools across the country are moving forward with ambitious new programs to teach the next generation of health care leaders," concluded Dr. Ka-Kit Hui, the Wallis Annenberg Professor of Integrative East-West Medicine at UCLA, founder and director of the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, and chair of UCLA's Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine. For more information: http://www.newsroom.ucla.edu/portal...