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Celebrating Women in STEM: Tara Astigarraga
By Madalyn Weston
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The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has been a leader in technology since 1911. It developed its first computer with Harvard University in 1944, the first commercial hard disk drive in 1956, and the IBM Personal Computer 5150 in 1981. In 1997, the IBM Deep Blue beat reigning Chess World Champion Garry Kasparov, the first time in history a computer took down a world champ. But today, IBM is known for more than just computers. It's a team of inventors and innovators working to change the world every day. One woman in STEM helping this change is IBM Master Inventor Tara Astigarraga.
Astigarraga is an Arizona native. A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, she grew up with the Choctaw values of faith, family and culture. Her family also believed in the power of education. Astigarraga pursued her education at the University of Arizona, where she finished a dual degree in Spanish linguistics and communications in 2001.
In her final year of undergrad, Astigarraga faced an unexpected opportunity: IBM was looking for diverse new hires through the Project View initiative. Though she didn't have an Engineering background and didn't even know anyone who did, Astigarraga accepted an internship with IBM in Tucson. She fell in love with engineering on the job. After graduation, she joined the company full-time as a Webpage and Database Developer. She would later return to school for her master's in computer information systems.
Astigarraga has worked in multiple positions with IBM for the last 18 years. In 2006, she became a test engineer for the Storage Area Networks (SAN) team. She specialized in testing Fibre Channel environments, including ethernet, and was promoted to Senior SAN Test Architect in 2012. In 2014, she spent a little over a year on the Corporate Technology Evaluation team, before joining the Blockchain team. She is responsible for designing and implementing the Enterprise Blockchain Solutions for Technology Support Services. Astigarraga first became a master inventor in 2011, with renewals in 2015 and 2017. In addition to being the top inventors at the company, master inventors are also recognized for mentoring others and giving back to the IBM community.
In her career so far, Astigarraga has filed over 70 patents and has multiple publications. She also won almost a dozen awards for her work, dating back more than a decade. In 2007, she was named Most Promising Engineer/Scientist by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). AISES also awarded her in 2016 with the Technical Excellence Awards. In 2017, she was named one of Rochester Business Journal's "Forty Under 40." Last year, she was named the Distinguished Inventor of the Year by the Rochester IP and Law Association.
Today, Astigarraga continues to work at IBM in Rochester, New York, as a senior technical staff member for Blockchain and Hybrid Cloud Solutions. She also strives to give opportunities to rural and Native American communities. She works with children as young as five to develop engineering skills. Her advice for young women interested in STEM, given in an alumni interview for the University of Arizona, is, "Find a good mentor. Find someone that you click with, that understands where you're trying to go and can help you get there. And then, just keep learning."
Are you interested in empowering women in the STEM fields? The Women in Science (Wi-Sci) group wants you! Email President Emily Larner (emily.larner@mail.umkc.edu) for more information.
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Cruz Says Confederate Monuments Should Stay: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A federal appeals court finds Texas in violation of the Voting Rights Act again, Six Flags Over Texas will keep its Confederate flag flying over Texas, and the Texas license plate turns 100.
By Leif Reigstad
"I lost two races. I should have thought of that when I lost."
—Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, to the San Antonio Express-News on Thursday, after learning that former San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor had applied for unemployment benefits following her runoff defeat in June.
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Senator Ted Cruz has officially weighed in on the debate over whether to remove Confederate monuments. "I don't think it's beneficial to go through and try to sanitize history and try to erase the Civil War," Cruz told reporters while in Addison on Thursday, according to the Washington Examiner. "We have a history that needs to be presented fairly, needs to be presented in context. It needs to clearly enunciate the evils of slavery." He added, "and so, I don't think we should go through and simply try to erase from history prior chapters even if they were wrong. But I think that's a decision each community needs to make as to how to appropriately acknowledge that history, how to commemorate that history, how to recognize that history." As the Dallas Morning News notes, Cruz gave his thoughts on Confederate statutes but he did not respond to President Donald Trump's latest remarks on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump doubled down on his belief that violence was coming from all sides, including counter-protestors, on Wednesday. Cruz did, however, issue a strong statement last weekend after the violence unfolded in Charlottesville, condemning white supremacists and acknowledging the death of a 32-year-old woman after a someone who appeared to be a Nazi sympathizer allegedly ran his car through a crowd of protesters. Cruz was in Addison visiting executives at Mary Kay Inc. as part of his swing through Texas during the congressional break.
MEANWHILE, IN TEXAS
A day after a federal court invalidated two of Texas's congressional districts because they were drawn to dilute minority voting power, a separate federal ruling has once again found Texas in violation of the Voting Rights Act. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that the Lone Star State restricted the interpretation assistance available for English-limited voters at the ballot box, according to the Texas Tribune. Part of the Texas Election Code requires interpreters to also be registered to vote in the same county in which they are helping voters cast ballots, which apparently goes against federal voting protections. The law violates a section of the Voting Rights Act which says any voter who needs assistance because of visual impairments, disabilities, or literacy skills can choose who helps them vote, provided it's not their employer or a union leader. "The problem remains that the Texas provisions expressly limit the right to the act of casting a ballot," the judges wrote in the opinion, according to the Tribune. "It should go without saying that a state cannot restrict this federally guaranteed right by enacting a statute tracking its language, then defining terms more restrictively than as federally defined."
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Six Flags Over Texas won't be changing its name to Five Flags Over Texas anytime soon. That's because the Arlington amusement park won't remove its Confederate flag, even amid a wave of Confederate monument removals in cities across the country. TMZ first reported the park's steadfast refusal to get rid of the Confederate banner that sits atop the park's main gate, alongside the American flag, the Texas flag, and the Mexican flag. It's not quite the stars-and-bars version that we're all used to seeing, though—the one at Six Flags is the Flag of the Confederacy rather than the more commonly used Confederate Battle flag. A Six Flags rep told TMZ that park patrons "are astute enough to know the difference," though it's unclear what, exactly, the big difference is between two flags which both represent a failed secessionist state that embraced slavery. "Six Flags Over Texas continues to fly the Confederate States of America Flag and does not fly or sell any variation of the Confederate Battle Flag," a Six Flags spokesperson told the Houston Chronicle.
It's the hundredth anniversary of the first time license plates were used in Texas, and you can celebrate the big birthday by purchasing a pair of custom license plates, according to KXAS. The plates don't come with candles or covered in funfetti, but they will feature a unique design commemorating the centennial. Car history nerds will want to act fast, because the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is only making the specialty plate available to the first 100 buyers. Those lucky few will receive a special plate pattern with "100" as the first three characters followed by three letters starting with "AAA." There's a seal in the center of the plate, reminiscent of the 1917 radiator seal, and on the top corners of the plate there's a "19" and "17." The plate also has security threads and the word "TEXAS" on a white background, just like it is on the current general-issue plate. The 100-year anniversary marker is doubly appropriate here, because that's about how much time you spend waiting in line at most DMV offices!
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Персоналии
 Баги, Абдельила (род. 1978) — марокканский футболист, вратарь.
 Баги, Дьюла (1891—1967) — венгерский писатель и актёр, активист эсперанто-движения.

Другое
 Баги — главный персонаж аниме «Баги, Монстр Могучей Природы» 1984г, режиссёра Тэдзука Осаму.
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Who would have imagined celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, at the White House of all venues? For a group of Indian-American children, it must have been a delightful, once in a lifetime experience to do just that. To top it off, the children even got to shake a leg with US First Lady, Michelle Obama, who is no stranger to the hypnotic beats of Bollywood, having danced to it during her visit to Mumbai over three years ago. Keeping in mind Indian traditions, Obama lit a traditional "diya" as spiritual mantras were chanted in reverence and celebration. 2009 had seen her husband Barack do the same during his India tour. Diwali is also a time for contemplation and reflection. It's a time for us to think about our obligations to our fellow human beings, particularly those who are less fortunate than we are. And as we light the "diya" - the lamp - we recommit ourselves to the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil," stated Obama, as she lit numerous "diyas" in the presence of Indian friends and dignitaries who were invited for the celebrations. The ceremony was concluded with her being garlanded by the Chairperson for the Council of Hindu Temples of North America. She seemed most pleased with the dancing part of the celebrations, however, stating with great enthusiasm, "We got to practice a little Bollywood this afternoon". Obama is known for her proactive approach to events and programmes as well as her stylish sense of fashion. Not one to disappoint, she enjoyed dancing and celebrating, and wore a custom designed festive skirt by Naeem Khan, a fashion designer of Indian origin. However, there was a somber addition to the festivities as Obama paid tribute to the victims of the Wisconsin Sikh Temple shooting which took place in August 2012. Referring to the families of the bereaved, Obama stated that she would keep them and the residents of Oak Creek in her prayers, and lauded them for their courage and grace which they displayed in the face of such a tragedy. In the White House, Diwali was celebrated amidst fanfare and dancing. The fact that the First Lady is embracing and welcoming cultures which are different from American culture, is a welcoming sign at a time when an undertone of racism and xenophobia are in existence. America, much like India, has prided itself on being welcoming and accommodating of all cultures, and it is encouraging to see Michelle Obama taking a proactive approach to rapport building with the Indo-American community. She has gained a reputation for being welcoming towards different cultures and lifestyles, and is popular among the youth for her visible love for modern music, namely hip hop and r n b. Her embracing and incorporation of multicultural events, festivals and pop culture in all aspects of her social life is one of her many endearing qualities.
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Should I Get a Bachelor's in Graphic Design?
What Else Can I Expect From a Bachelor's in Graphic Design Program?
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) defines graphic design as "the art and practice of planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content." The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a job growth rate of 4% for the industry, which is 3% below the national average of 7%, but graphic design still offers challenging new vistas worth exploring. Digital graphic design provides many opportunities, whether you're a budding graphic artist or a seasoned design veteran.
Many schools now offer both online and on-campus graphic design degrees. Schools are also adding new areas of emphasis to give students more options. These and other developments make earning a bachelor's degree in graphic design a truly exciting opportunity. Use this guide to learn more about graphic design programs and the career opportunities they provide.
The field of graphic design attracts creative individuals with a keen visual sense and the desire to communicate using words and images. Many on-campus bachelor's in graphic design programs attract students fresh out of high school, while online graphic design programs tend to draw more nontraditional adult students. Each type of learning experience comes with a set of advantages and disadvantages. Take the time to weigh one against the other to find out which education setting best suits your learning style.
No matter which medium you choose to specialize in as a graphic designer -- digital, film, or print -- you must be adept at using computers and graphics software. Choose a graphic design program that provides extensive training and hands-on experience with both longstanding and cutting-edge technology. Although the graphic design field is broad, there are basic principles every graphic designer must master, such as typography, visual composition, and the use of design elements like color and texture. Look for a graphic design program that will develop both your creative writing skills and appreciation for art and visual design. Since many graphic artists are freelancers, it's common for programs to include basic business courses in their curriculum.
What Can I Do With a Bachelor's in Graphic Design?
Median salaries for popular graphic design jobs range from $48,700 (graphic designer) to $92,500 (art director). You can choose to work for a large corporation as an industrial designer or for the creative industry as a multimedia artist. With a projected job growth of 15% for web developers, a skilled professional in this field will not have difficulty finding work after completing a bachelor's degree in graphic design. The industry has room for many types of creative professionals.
A graphic designer communicates ideas through visual concepts. They develop and execute communications material such as advertisements, brochures, and magazines. A bachelor's degree qualifies graphic designers to work in places such as public relations and advertising agencies, publishing houses, or digital media companies.
Industrial designers develop new product concepts in various industries. They design a range of products that consumers use each day, including cars, home appliances, office furniture, and even toys. Industrial designers combine their knowledge of art, business, and engineering to help manufacturers develop products that are attractive, affordable, and useful.
Web developers design websites. They make sure the site's creative and technical aspects are optimized to give users a straightforward browsing experience. Web developers with a bachelor's degree in graphic design can also create content for the sites they design.
A multimedia artist needs solid creative and technical skills to create visual effects and animation for various media, such as film, television, and video games. A bachelor's degree in graphic design prepares multimedia animators to work as part of a creative team or as solo artists.
Art directors can work for print media, movie and television studios, video game companies, and design services firms. They create a project's underlying design and direct its implementation by overseeing the development of supporting artwork and layouts. A bachelor's degree in graphic design prepares students for the creative discipline needed for this job.
Graphic design provides a good fit for independent, creative professionals interested in either working for themselves or working remotely. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates that graphic designers make a solid median annual salary of $48,700, with 20% of them maintaining self-employment. While the BLS also projects the graphic design profession to grow at a slower-than-average rate over the next decade, the freedom, flexibility, and creativity inherent to the job often compensate for graphic design professionals.
The following page provides a ranked list of the best states for graphic designers. As you might expect, coastal cities with larger populations generally provide hubs for the creative class, making the states that house them the best fits for graphic designers. Nevertheless, some of the top regions for professional graphic designers might surprise you, as certain smaller areas can provide a greater concentration of job opportunities for creatives. Read on for a deeper dive into the procedure we used to create this list.
Employment Opportunities for Graphic Designers: States with a greater number of graphic design jobs received higher rankings in our list.
Salary Potential for Graphic Designers: States with higher mean annual wages earned elevated spots in our rankings.
Strong Graphic Design College Programs: States with strong or highly ranked college graphic design programs received a bump in our list.
Resources for Self-Employed Graphic Designers: States with cities that house organizations that could help the 20% of graphic designers who work for themselves, (e.g., an entrepreneur center or a graphic design group) received a higher spot in our rankings.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California employs more graphic designers (29,750) than any other state in the nation. The Golden State achieves this volume through several hubs, including Los Angeles (10,960 jobs, the second-most out of any city) and San Francisco (3,460 jobs, seventh-most). Other cities provide density (3.98 out of every 1,000 employees in San Rafael are graphic designers) and high salaries (San Jose is the highest-paying metropolitan area in the country for graphic designers with an annual mean wage of nearly $77,000). California as a whole also qualifies as the third-highest paying state for graphic designers, with a statewide mean annual wage of $59,210.
The Golden State also houses top-ranked graphic design programs at Santa Clara's California Institute of the Arts, Orange's Chapman University, Los Angeles's Otis College of Art and Design, the Bay Area's California College of the Arts, and Pasadena's ArtCenter College of Design.
The Empire State derives much of its success in graphic design from New York City. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NYC employs the most graphic designers of any major metropolitan area (18,690, nearly twice the number of designers in second place Los Angeles). New York City also ranks as the seventh-most concentrated city for graphic designers, with 2.84 out of every 1,000 employees working in the field.
Additionally, New York state boasts the second-highest mean annual wage for graphic designers, at nearly $63,000. The state also maintains the highest concentration of designers, with 2.36 out of every 1,000 employees statewide plying their trade in the graphic design industry. New York houses more acclaimed graphic design programs than any other state, including Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, Parsons School of Design at The New School, Fashion Institute of Technology, the Pratt Institute, the University at Buffalo, CUNY Queens College, SUNY New Paltz, and SUNY Fredonia.
Though Washington, D.C., does not earn a place among housing the most of nation's graphic design jobs, the nation's capital makes up for that deficiency in terms of concentration (2.35 out of every 1,000 professionals work in the graphic design field) and annual mean wage (nearly $70,000, good for highest in the nation and $7,000 higher than New York, the closest competitor). Additionally, when factoring Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia into the D.C. metropolitan area, the capital sits at fifth on the list of cities with the most graphic design jobs (4,790) and sixth for highest-paying metropolitan areas (over $67,000). Additionally, the nearby Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville metropolitan area sits ninth on the same list (nearly $64,000).
While Washington, D.C., does not house any elite graphic design programs, it does boast proximity to strong programs at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond) and Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore).
The Sunshine State offers plenty of opportunity for graphic designers, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates that Florida offers 12,500 different positions in the field, making Florida the state with the third-most graphic design jobs in the country. Florida offers a middle-of-the-pack annual mean wage at nearly $46,000.
Nevertheless, Florida primarily derives its strength in graphic design from its distinguished university programs. Several of Florida's flagship universities, including the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and Florida State University, frequently stand in the top 15 (or even the top five) on various graphic design program lists. Each program offers both bachelor and master of fine arts options in graphic design. UF's program stands out, focusing on providing opportunities for students to collaborate and sending graduates to positions in places like Walt Disney Studios.
One of the country's largest states, Texas also offers plenty of opportunity to graphic designers. The Lone Star State currently sits at fourth on the Bureau of Labor Statistics list of the states with the most graphic design jobs (over 12,000). Texas also provides graphic designers with a respectable annual wage (more than $48,000) and two high-employment metropolises in Houston (3,210 jobs, ninth place out of all major cities) and Dallas (3,190 jobs, 10th).
The Lone Star State houses three particularly strong graphic design schools: the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and Texas Christian University. Dallas and Austin also operate entrepreneur centers that can provide resources to graphic designers who want to strike out on their own.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois currently houses over 9,600 graphic design jobs, good for fifth-most out of all 50 states. With an annual mean wage of more than $53,000 for graphic designers, the Land of Lincoln sits in second place among the top five states with the most graphic design jobs.
Illinois owes much of the credit for its strong graphic design scene to the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights metropolitan area, which provides nearly 7,000 graphic design jobs, third-most out of all major cities. The state also houses strong graphic design programs at Dominican University in River Forest and the University of Illinois. The state's flagship university, U of I, offers both bachelor and master of fine arts programs in graphic design.
Massachusetts earns its elevated place on this list thanks to the quality of life and educational opportunities that it offers to graphic designers. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bay State maintains the fifth-highest mean annual wage for graphic designers, at more than $58,000. Furthermore, the Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford area is the second-highest paying out of all of the nation's metropolitan areas, offering an annual mean wage of nearly $76,000.
Massachusetts maintains a reputation for strong higher education, and the graphic design field is no exception. Boston University and Massachusetts College of Art and Design consistently earn their places among the top graphic design schools. Massachusetts also boasts proximity to elite programs in other states, such as Rhode Island School of Design, which operates a little over an hour from Boston in Providence.
Maryland offers both quality of life and highly concentrated areas that offer plenty of opportunity to graphic designers. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland provides graphic designers with the fourth-highest mean annual wage (nearly $59,000) out of all 50 states. Furthermore, Maryland benefits from proximity to Washington D.C., as the D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria area (sixth) and the Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville area (ninth) both land in the top 10 highest-paying metropolitan areas for graphic designers. Washington D.C. also houses the fifth-most graphic design jobs (4,790) out of all cities.
Maryland offers strong educational programs to aspiring graphic designers, as Maryland Institute College of Art consistently earns a spot among the top graphic design schools. The Baltimore-based MICA offers both bachelor and master of fine arts programs in graphic design.
Pennsylvania earns a spot in the top 10 best states for graphic designers thanks to the state's college programs. The University of Pennsylvania often earns a spot near the top of the best graphic design schools, with Carnegie Mellon University following in the top five or 10 and Pennsylvania State University somewhere near the top 25. As such, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the locations of Carnegie Mellon and Penn, respectively, provide hubs for professional graphic designers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Philadelphia offers the eighth-highest mean annual wage for graphic designers out of all metropolitan areas (over $65,000).
The three aforementioned PA schools offer master's degrees in graphic design. Penn State and Carnegie Mellon provide undergraduate programs in design, and Carnegie Mellon also offers a Ph.D. in design.
Though often unable to match the sheer volume of job opportunities when compared to more populous states, Utah offers both a high concentration of graphic design jobs and a high quality of life to professionals in the field. According to data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Beehive State is the third-most concentrated state in the nation for its available graphic design jobs, with 2.11 out of every 1,000 employees across the state working in graphic design.
Additionally, the Provo-Orem metropolitan area ranks as the fourth-most concentrated metropolitan area of graphic designers in all 50 states, as 3.32 out of 1,000 employees are graphic designers. Provo-Orem also earned the distinction of number one small-to-medium-sized metropolitan area for entrepreneurs, making it a haven for graphic designers looking to work for themselves.
The Land of 10,000 Lakes earns a spot among the best states for graphic designers thanks to its well-rounded graphic design scene, which includes highly concentrated areas and an elite graphic design college. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Minnesota offers the fourth-highest concentration of graphic design jobs out of all 50 states, as 2.03 out of every thousand employed Minnesotans work in graphic design.
Moreover, Minnesota contains metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas with a high volume or concentration of graphic designers. The Twin Cities employ the sixth-most graphic designers (more than 4,300) out of all U.S. cities. The Mankato and Fargo metropolitan areas both rank in the top 10 most concentrated metropolitan areas for graphic designers. The northwest Minnesota non-metropolitan area tops all of the country's non-metropolitan areas for employment numbers. Finally, the University of Minnesota offers both graduate and undergraduate graphic design programs that frequently earn high rankings.
Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Beaver State currently maintains the fifth-highest concentration of graphic designers out of all 50 states, as 1.97 out of every thousand employed Oregonians work in the field. That level of concentration, combined with the presence of a creative hub in Portland and proximity to Seattle, earns Oregon a place among the best states for graphic designers.
Oregon also benefits from the plentiful resources it offers to entrepreneurs and graphic designers. The Portland State Center for Entrepreneurship and the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network provide guidance and resources to graphic designers who want to strike out on their own and work for themselves. Oregon also maintains a healthy mean annual wage of nearly $53,000 for all of its graphic designers, a figure that ranks just outside of the salaries in the top 10 highest-paying states.
Georgia earns a spot on the list of the best states for graphic designers by providing a high number of available jobs and highly concentrated areas for professionals in the field. The Peach State derives much of its success in graphic design from Atlanta. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area employs the fourth-most graphic designers (nearly 4,900) out of all major U.S. cities. Furthermore, organizations like Startup Atlanta and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta's Entrepreneurship Center provide resources to self-employed graphic designers.
Nevertheless, Georgia's strength in graphic design extends beyond Atlanta. The north Georgia area pays the second-highest annual mean wage (over $53,000) of all U.S. non-metropolitan sectors. Additionally, the Georgia Centers of Innovation assist graphic designers who work for themselves throughout the state.
The Evergreen State garners a spot on our list thanks to its high mean annual wage and Seattle's standing as a creative hub for professionals in the graphic design field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers in Washington take home an average salary of nearly $56,000 each year, a figure that places Washington in the top 10 highest-paying states for designers. Furthermore, Seattle provides plenty of opportunities to graphic designers. The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett metropolitan area contains the eighth-most graphic design jobs (over 3,300) of all U.S. cities.
Although Washington does not boast any elite graphic design programs, the state makes up for it with plentiful resources for self-employed graphic designers. Seattle contains many different entrepreneurship-related organizations, including Seattle University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the University of Washington's Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, Startup Seattle, and the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship.
The Garden State earns a top 15 place on the list of the best states for graphic designers thanks to its proximity to New York City. Most figures that evaluate the Big Apple's suitability for graphic designers measure the entire New York metropolitan area, which includes Jersey City. Designers can live in Jersey City and easily commute to New York for work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to all other U.S. cities, the New York-Jersey City-White Plains metropolitan area sits first in graphic design jobs (18,690), seventh in annual mean wage (over $66,000), and eighth in concentration (2.84 out of every 1,000 professionals work in graphic design).
Nevertheless, New Jersey also excels beyond New York City. Trenton ranks as the fifth-highest paying city in the nation, providing a more than $68,000 annual mean wage to designers. Additionally, with a statewide annual mean wage of nearly $58,000 for designers, New Jersey earns a place among the six highest-paying states for professionals in the industry.
Rhode Island owes its spot among the best states for graphic designers to one of the most elite and renowned design schools: Rhode Island School of Design. RISD offers both bachelor and master of fine arts programs in graphic design. Given the school's influence, RISD's undergraduate programs boast plenty of connections for internships for upperclassmen, giving them a jump on their careers upon graduation. The program maintains significant admission requirements, including a portfolio of up to 20 drawings and designs.
Beyond RISD, Rhode Island boasts a convenient northeastern location that provides proximity to other elite programs and major cities, such as Boston. Several organizations in Rhode Island can help graphic designers to strike out on their own, including Entrepreneur Providence RI. Little Rhody also maintains an under-the-radar startup culture that can help professionals who want to claim ownership of a design company. With a mean annual wage of more than $53,000 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), Rhode Island also earns a spot among the 10 highest-paying states for designers.
The Tar Heel State receives its spot among the top 25 best states for graphic designers thanks to a pair of strong graphic design schools. Raleigh's North Carolina State University and Boone's Appalachian State University typically feature near the top of graphic design program rankings. Both schools offer undergraduate programs in graphic design, while NC State also features a master of fine arts program.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's designers earn an annual mean wage of around $49,000. The Tar Heel State also houses several organizations that can help graphic designers become self-employed entrepreneurs, including NC IDEA, the NC Council for Economic Development, and the Carolina Small Business Development Fund. Moreover, the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Triangle Area recently earned recognition as a growing hotspot for entrepreneurship.
Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Iowa sits in the middle of the pack for its annual mean wage (around $45,000) and employment opportunities (around 2,300) for graphic designers. As such, the Hawkeye State stands out as a top 25 graphic design state for education-related reasons. Based in Ames, Iowa State University houses one of the nation's strongest undergraduate graphic design programs. The program only admits 76 students each year, ensuring plenty of close interaction between student and faculty in addition to workshopping and feedback.
Aside from Iowa State's program, the state also provides self-employed graphic designers with plenty of resources for support. The University of Iowa operates the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, which runs workshops, provides consulting, and offers other resources. Additionally, the Iowa Entrepreneur television series spotlights successful entrepreneurs throughout the Hawkeye State, providing self-employed designers with inspiration and tips.
Colorado grabs a place among the best states for graphic designers primarily thanks to a few highly concentrated design areas and an elite design-related program at the University of Denver. The Centennial State houses creative cities such as Denver and Boulder. According to figures gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Boulder is the second-most concentrated city for professional designers, as 3.45 out of every thousand employed Boulder citizens work in the field. Additionally, southwest Colorado is the highest-paying non-metropolitan area in the nation for graphic designers, providing an annual mean wage of nearly $5,700, $3,000 higher than its closest competitor.
Colorado also boasts a strong design program at the University of Denver. Though the program awards a studio art degree in name, students benefit from a great deal of freedom in shaping their coursework, allowing them to focus on graphic design if they wish.
At first glance, New Hampshire does not seem like a state that would earn a place among the best states for graphic design. Given the Granite State's smaller population and lack of major urban centers, the state does not provide as many graphic design positions as other, more populous states.
Nevertheless, New Hampshire does provide a high concentration of relatively high-paying design positions in certain areas. According to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the northern New Hampshire area maintains the highest concentration of design jobs out of all U.S. non-metropolitan areas, as 2.14 of every thousand employees work in the field. Furthermore, west central New Hampshire claims fourth place out of all U.S. non-metropolitan areas for its annual mean wage (nearly $50,000). Based on this data, New Hampshire provides a strong fit for designers who do not want to live in the hustle and bustle of a city, offering a unique quality among the states on this list.
Connecticut earns a place on the list of the best states for graphic designers thanks to strength in annual mean wages for designers and an elite design school. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among all 50 states, the Constitution State offers one of the highest annual mean wages to designers at around $58,000. Connecticut also houses high-paying places in the form of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metropolitan area (10th highest-paying city for designers in the nation) and its non-metropolitan area (third highest paying among all U.S. non-metropolitan areas).
Connecticut also offers a strong master of fine arts in graphic design program at a university that needs no introduction: Yale. The program takes two years, with students who enroll in a preliminary year program receiving guaranteed admission. Each cohort consists of a maximum of 10 students, ensuring plenty of individualized attention.
In many cases, graphic designers work in urban, creative hubs such as New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago. The Badger State scored a spot among the top 25 best states thanks to the opportunities that it provides to graphic designers to work outside of that traditional city environment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wisconsin houses two of the top five non-metropolitan areas with the highest number of graphic design positions: south central Wisconsin (third) and northeastern Wisconsin (fifth). Furthermore, south central Wisconsin ranks fifth among the highest-paying non-metropolitan areas in the nation for graphic designers, providing a mean annual wage of nearly $48,000.
The Badger State also offers several different resources for graphic designers who want to strike out on their own. Some helpful Wisconsin-based organizations include Capital Entrepreneurs, the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Madison Area Technical College Center for Entrepreneurship.
Virginia receives its spot in the top 25 best states for graphic designers thanks to a high median annual wage, proximity to the nation's capital, and a strong college program. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Virginia-based designers earn an annual mean wage of nearly $57,000, placing Virginia among the 10 highest-paying states for graphic designers. Virginia also benefits from proximity to Washington D.C., which offers the fifth-most design jobs out of any U.S. city, provides the sixth-highest annual mean wage out of all U.S. cities to designers, and houses elite design schools such as American University.
Virginia's strongest design college is Richmond's Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU offers design-related bachelor of fine arts (BFA) and master of fine arts programs. The BFA in graphic design at VCU differentiates itself from its peers by focusing on social and cultural awareness and ethics.
Ohio squeaks into the top 25 best states for graphic designers thanks to some high-employment non-metropolitan areas and resources for self-employed designers in the state's largest cities. Ohio houses some of the most fertile non-metropolitan areas for graphic designers in the nation. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that the Buckeye State contains two of the five non-metropolitan areas with the most graphic design jobs: west northwestern Ohio (second) and north northeastern Ohio (fourth).
For designers who prefer urban areas and remote work, cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus all provide resources that can help designers strike out on their own. These organizations include StartupCincy, the Cleveland State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (Columbus). The annual mean wage for graphic designers in Ohio currently sits at nearly $47,000.
Though perhaps a surprise inclusion on this list, North Dakota squeaks into the top 25 best states for graphic designers primarily thanks to the Fargo metropolitan area. According to data gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fargo is the 10th-most concentrated metropolitan area in the nation for graphic designers, as 2.57 out of every thousand employed citizens work in the graphic design field. As such, North Dakota provides a great fit for designers looking for a more remote location, a bit of snow, or untamed wilderness.
While the annual mean wage of $41,000 for graphic designers in North Dakota does not seem like much at first glance, it goes a long way when adjusted for the Roughrider State's low cost of living. Furthermore, a set of entrepreneur centers throughout the state assist designers who want to work for themselves or work remotely, giving them the tools to find clients beyond North Dakota's borders.
The graphic design degree you choose to pursue is important to your future career. It typically takes four years of full-time enrollment to complete an on-campus bachelor's degree in graphic design. This is true for most online programs as well. Part-time enrollment will extend the program's length. You can expect to pay between $220 and $550 per credit for an accredited graphic design program. Your residency status, and whether you are enrolling in a four-year public university or a private nonprofit college, will impact the cost of your program. Keep in mind that there are added costs when pursuing an on-campus degree, such as room and board, commuting, and parking.
Nontraditional students, especially those with graphic design experience, may receive college credit for their professional experience. Ask your prospective school if this is a possibility since it can reduce the length and cost of your graphic design degree. As a rule, online and on-campus programs offer the same curriculum. Some graphic design programs can be completed entirely online, while others have on-campus requirements. Many professional students opt to pursue online graphic design degrees because they are more flexible and often more affordable than on-campus programs. Most schools require students to complete a practicum or internship period in addition to a thesis or a special project before they can graduate from the program. Graphic design specializations include digital illustration, interface animation, and icon or logo design.
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) as the main accrediting body for the field of art and design education. NASAD accredits undergraduate and graduate programs related to art and design. Accreditation is a self-review process that institutions or programs voluntarily undertake to show that they meet the educational standards set by the accrediting body. NASAD accreditation is the most prestigious and sought-after recognition for this field.
There are three main reasons why you should make sure your graphic design degree has NASAD accreditation. First, the Department of Education only channels its federal aid packages through accredited schools and programs. Second, it's easier to transfer credits between accredited institutions and programs. And third, most employers know the value of accreditation. All things being equal, they will likely choose an applicant with an accredited graphic design degree over one without an accredited degree.
Each college or university follows its own application process, which is typically outlined on the school's website. Most graphic design programs require applicants to submit a portfolio of work that shows their artistic talent or graphic design capabilities. High school graduates applying for freshman college admission are often permitted to submit self-directed work. If you know the medium you wish to concentrate your graphic design studies on, try to submit work that shows your ability to communicate in that medium. Alternately, you can collate a portfolio of your work in different graphic design arenas to highlight your versatility and creativity.
Remember that it costs money to apply to colleges and universities. Therefore, only apply to the schools that meet your criteria in terms of location, type of program offered, tuition, and concentration areas. Don't forget to check the NASAD website to find out the accreditation status of your school or graphic design program.
Minimum GPA: Undergraduate graphic design programs typically require a minimum GPA of 2.5. Some schools give an applicant's portfolio more weight than GPA, so if you have a strong body of work but don't meet the school's GPA requirement, ask if you can submit an application anyway.
Application: Although every school has its own application deadline, most fall sometime around January for regular decision applicants. Early decision or early action applicants typically have to apply by November. CommonApp is a college application tool that allows students to apply to several institutions at once.
Transcripts: Colleges and universities require applicants to submit transcripts from every high school they attended. Fees for transcript remission vary. Make your request early and don't forget to factor school breaks and holidays into your timeline.
Letters of Recommendation: College recommendations should typically come from teachers and school counselors who know you well. Start asking for letters of recommendation around eight weeks before the application deadline, then send a gentle reminder after four weeks.
Test Scores: Most schools ask for an applicant's score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). An average SAT score is somewhere between 1050 and 1060. Some colleges prefer to use the American College Testing (ACT) scores for admission. The average ACT score is 21.
Application Fee: According to U.S. News and World Report, the average college application fee for 2016 was $43, with some schools charging as much as $75. Schools sometimes waive application fees for students who fall below a certain income threshold.
Although graphic design is a specialized field, it is a multifaceted one. You can focus on creating designs for the digital market or for traditional media, such as print and television. You can design commercial packaging products, implement advertising campaigns, or develop interactive websites. Below are five popular graphic design concentration areas to explore.
The classes you take in a graphic design program are typically a mix of creative and technical courses. This is true for both online and on-campus degrees. Each school offers its own curriculum to meet the objectives of their graphic design program. However, there are certain fundamental design courses that most of them have in common.
In a desktop publishing course, you learn to design pages for web and print publications. You gain mastery of various desktop publishing software and hands-on experience in the different production phases of publication. These courses typically incorporate elements of web design, digital imaging, and technical and business writing.
The skills you learn in digital photography classes help you qualify for work as a layout artist or photography editor for online media. A digital photography class usually covers topics such as camera basics, composition, color theory, post-production, and advanced staging techniques.
In a multimedia animation class, students study basic animation concepts, such as 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, post-production, and film and digital editing. The course develops a student's visual storytelling skills and prepares them for jobs as film editors and digital animators.
A typography course exposes students to the history, evolution, and role of typography and typographic design in the field of graphic design. Students learn effective visual communication techniques by mastering typographic software, such as Adobe Illustrator. This course provides basic knowledge and training for work as a web page designer, print ad artist, and packaging designer.
A web graphics course teaches you how to manipulate and optimize images for the web and create effective presentations across different platforms and browsers. A web graphics class typically covers digital video production, image enhancement, photography, web design, and application programming.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Bachelor's in Graphic Design?
It typically takes four years for a full-time student to earn a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Some classes have prerequisite courses that you must take before enrolling in them. If the prerequisite course is only offered once a year and you miss taking it, this can delay your graduation. However, you can enroll in a similar class at another school and transfer the credits later, but be sure to inquire about your current school's transfer policy before enrolling in a class at another institution. Consider taking summer classes if you wish to earn your degree sooner. Some schools also allow students to load up on additional courses during the regular semester. However, check with your school first since not all schools or programs permit this. As with most four-year degrees, bachelor's in graphic design programs are comprised of 120 semester credits, or about 40 courses.
How Much Is a Bachelor's in Graphic Design?
There are several factors that affect the cost of graphic design programs, including residency status, the school's reputation, and whether you attend an online or on-campus program. If you attend a public university in your home state, you are entitled to in-state tuition, which is often considerably lower than tuition at private institutions. Out-of-state students pay higher tuition than resident students. A school's reputation also often affects the cost of their programs.
The Savannah College of Art and Design offers one of the most popular bachelor's programs in graphic design; its 2018-2019 tuition is $36,630, which does not include room and board, materials, and school fees. The most affordable graphic design program is just under $26,000, making it almost 35% cheaper. Although you can often save on housing and transportation if you enroll in an online program, most schools charge the same cost per unit for their online and on-campus programs. Some schools require nonresident online students to pay out-of-state tuition and charge them a technology fee per unit as well. The cost of a graphic design degree program varies quite a bit, so do your research. Remember that the most affordable program may not always be the best choice for you in terms of meeting your education and career goals.
This certification teaches graphic designers how to enhance images and photos, determine graphic format and resolution, store photos for uploading, and use various visual editing tools and techniques. Earning this certification qualifies a graphic designer for work as a digital editor and web page developer.
This is a computer graphics program often used for creating 3D animations, images, and models. Skills learned in the program are used for special effects in film, storyboard visualization, and video game development. Mastering this program prepares you for jobs such as digital animator and creative director.
CorelDraw is a graphics vector editing tool designed to manipulate 2D images. There are three certification levels: Corel certified proficient user, Corel certified expert user, and Corel certified instructor. With a Corel certification, you may be qualified to work as a logo designer or a print ad illustrator.
There is no shortage of high-quality free images that graphic designers can use, as long as you know where to find them. This cached site contains a list of 101 free image websites to begin your search.
Graphic design software can get very expensive, especially if you're just beginning in the field. Hone your graphic design skills before investing in expensive software by downloading free design software online.
Whether you're looking for a refresher course or simply curious to find out about an aspect of graphic design, taking a massive open online course (MOOC) can build your knowledge and skills.
Free graphic design tutorials abound online. Increase your design know-how by learning how various projects are completed, such as how to design a magazine cover or how to use texture and geometrical shapes in design.
This website focuses on the role of typography in graphic design. It also shares a calendar of graphic design workshops and interactive installations where students can find excellent networking opportunities.
Joining a professional graphic design organization brings many benefits, such as networking opportunities, job leads, collaborations, and career advancement. As graphic design continues to evolve and expand, building a strong career network becomes more vital. This is true whether you are just starting out in the industry or a seasoned graphic design professional.
With 25,000 members and more than 70 chapters throughout the U.S., AIGA is the largest and oldest professional organization for graphic designers. It offers nationwide conferences, design competitions, and professional development sessions.
The Graphic Artists Guild hosts professional webinars to enhance creative growth and grow members' client lists. It also has a legal referral network to assist members with copyright and licensing issues, contract negotiations, and intellectual property protection.
An international and multidisciplinary organization, SEGD is a community of professionals who create experiential spaces that connect people to places. It hosts annual conferences and educational events that provide ample networking and professional development opportunities.
SPD supports visual storytellers working across all platforms. It hosts a regular speaker series featuring icons of the industry, holds international competitions, and maintains an active job board on its website.
This organization promotes and supports visual journalism by providing a forum for critical review and encouraging innovation and integrity in the industry. It also awards a $2,000 college scholarship to a promising student member each year.


So you're from Hutchinson, KS?
Fortunately for you, Hutchinson, KS offers a number of great schools to choose from. It's just a matter of finding the right program and study subject for you!
The 2 colleges and universities in Hutchinson offer 48 degree and certificate programs in fields ranging from licensed practical/vocational nurse training to graphic communications, general to carpentry/carpenter.
Hutchinson's top-ranked school is Sidneys Hair Dressing College. In 2010, it received a nationwide rank of 69th. Approximately 66 students are currently enrolled at Sidneys Hair Dressing College. Approximately 100% of students studying at Sidneys Hair Dressing College choose to study Beauty, making it the most popular course of study at the school.
On average, colleges and universities in Hutchinson schools charge students $1,264 per year in tuition fees. The Hutchinson school charging the highest tuition rates is Hutchinson Community College, which charges students $2,528 per year. The lowest tuition rate in Hutchinson is at Hutchinson Community College, which charges students $2,528 per year in tuition.
In 2008, students at Hutchinson colleges received an estimated $6,708,916 in financial aid. Of this aid, $6,494,664 was in the form of institutional grants and scholarships. Hutchinson Community College gave its students $3,424,732 in institutional financial aid. This was the highest amount of financial aid given by any Hutchinson school.
In 2010, 5,519 students were enrolled in Hutchinson schools, which was 3% of the total college students in Kansas. Hutchinson Community College had the most number of students of any college in Hutchinson, with 5,453 students. Sidneys Hair Dressing College, with 66 students, had the least number of students.
For every 100 students who enroll in Hutchinson schools, 66 return to start their second year of college. For every 100 students who enroll in Hutchinson schools, 60 eventually graduate. The Hutchinson college with the highest graduation rate is Sidneys Hair Dressing College, which has a graduation rate of 85%. The Hutchinson college with the lowest graduation rate is Hutchinson Community College, which has a graduation rate of 35%.
The ratio of female to male students enrolled in Hutchinson schools is 57 to 43. 37 students are over 24 years old for every 100 college students In Hutchinson, . In 2009, 18% of Hutchinson college students identified themselves as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority. Hutchinson Community College, with 18% of students identifying themselves as being from a minority background, had the highest percentage of ethnically diverse students in Hutchinson.
Hutchinson schools had 982 faculty members in 2010. The ratio of female to male faculty was [Female Faculty Ratio] to [Male Faculty Ratio] for Hutchinson schools. And 33% of faculty were from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
In 2009, Hutchinson colleges and universities had on average of 1 faculty for every 9 students. B Street Design-School of Internationl Hair Styling-Wichita had faculty to student ratio of 1 to 1, which was the highest for all schools in Hutchinson.


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Posted on Dec 6, 2021, Milan Aryal
Sarah Schreiber is a well-known American comedian behind the stage in the WWE. A person with many talents is an artist, actress, and producer. Schreiber began her career working in films and later moved to WWE in 2018.
She was part of three Cam Girls, Reunion and Agent Carter. In addition, Schreiber hosted a Lance Bass Productions pilot called Hangover Gourment. After a brief stint in her acting career, Schreiber began training for the actress.
Full Name Sarah Schreiber
Date Of Birth 1983, May 31
Birth Place Nutley
Occupation Interviewer
Height five feet four inches
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Hazel
Zodiac Sign N/A
Martial Status Unknown
Wife(s)/Partner(s) Chad Dunbar
Children N/A
Net Worth $500,000
Sarah Schreiber Early Life
On May 31, 1983, Sarah was born in Nutley, New Jersey. Sarah Schreiber has managed to keep her personal life and her parents away from media access. After graduating from high school, Schreiber enrolled at the University of Miami, where Sarah Schreiber obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Speaking of her physical appearance, Schreiber is five feet four inches tall and weighs 60 kg.
Sarah Schreiber Career
Sarah gained fame only after her successful career; therefore, much of her young life is still under the radar. However, the WWE host began her professional career in 2006, starring small and large screens, including the Late Show beside David Letterman, Sex and the City. Also, Schreiber is a professional musician and musician who can play the flute.
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Sarah didn't get much of a chance to participate in many films. In 2015, Sarah Schreiber was part of three Cam Girls, Reunion and Agent Carter. In addition, Schreiber hosted a Lance Bass Productions pilot called Hangover Gourment. After a brief stint in her acting career, Schreiber began training for actors. In 2018, the former Actor made her mark as part of the NXT broadcasting team during Wrestle Mania 2018. Sarah started to serve as a ring announcer and host at several NXT Live events.
Schreiber has moved to WWE Smackdown after working for NXT for some time. Since joining the franchise, He has been a full-time interviewer without a ring. However, Schreiber has been a part of many WrestleMania events. Recently, you could catch her as a backstage writer on Monday Night Raw.
Sarah Schreiber Relationship Status
Schreiber is an active social media user. Following Schreiber's posts, we can be sure that Schreiber is involved in a romantic relationship with Chad Dunbar. The duo could be married, engaged, or dating each other. Unfortunately, they haven't shared a word about the relationship status in public. However, Sarah keeps uploading photos of the couple in her timeline.
Both of them are very close and supportive of each other and enjoy each other's accompany. Dunbar seems to be a climate activist. The duo keeps visiting new holiday destinations in their free time. However, they have not shared about their first meeting instance.
Sarah Schreiber Net Worth
Sarah Schreiber has an estimated price of over $ 500,000. Although she has worked for more than fifteen decades and worked as an actor, she was unsuccessful. The actress's salary goes from $ 100,000 to millions. Schreiber has been working in the WWE for almost four years. The average salary of a currently interviewed WWE employee is over $ 55,000. She will add more in the coming days.
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Sarah Schreiber Socials
Sarah Schreiber is a well-followed celebrity on social media. She is very active with her social media handles. She has around 180k followers on her Instagram, with 4402 posts in her feed, mostly her casual ones. Schreiber is often seen sharing her pictures with her partner Chand. She is also available on Twitter, where she has around 34k followers in her account, and she is pretty regular with her tweets. We hope to her with the same consistency in her social media in the upcoming future.
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Q: Get authz_svn working Apache Mac os x server I'm trying to implement path based access for SVN on Mac OS 10.6.8 server. Everything works fine if I use htpasswd to keep track of accounts. But I want to integrate with Open Directory so team members can easily change their password. However, mod_auth_apple doesn't seem to expose itself as an authn provided so authz_svn doesn't pickup that it could use it for authentication (I get a error in the apache logs saying "No Authn provider configured.").
I know Open Directory is available through ldap but mod_authn_ldap doesn't come with the stock Apache version installed on Mac OS X server. I'm assuming there's some way to get this to work if authz_svn is included in the stock distribution (but I may be giving Apple too much credit). Has anyone got this worrking without having to use a custom build of Apache?

A: Found out how to do this after a couple days of monkeying around. I added the authn_file module and then also added AuthBasicAuthoritative off. This seems to still force authentication with mod_auth_apple but not fail when the AuthUserFile isn't specififed. It also passes the authentication information on to authz_svn so it can check acess control properly. I'm hoping someone who's more familiar with apache can properly explain why this works.
So my location directive now looks like
<Location "/">
    Options All -Includes -ExecCGI -Indexes +MultiViews
    <IfModule mod_dav.c>
        DAV svn
        SVNPath /Users/path/to/repo
    </IfModule>
    AllowOverride None
    AuthName "Svn Repo"
    AuthType Basic
    AuthzSVNAccessFile /Users/path/to/access/file.txt
    AuthBasicAuthoritative Off
    Require valid-user
</Location>

Annoyingly, I do have to add AuthBasicAuthoritative Off to any other sites my server hosts.

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Woman shot in head, suspect identified
Woman shot in head in Pontiac, suspect identified
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A 21-year-old woman is hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the head while riding in a car in Pontiac on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have identified a 19-year-old man as the suspected shooter and are attempting to locate him. He could be charged with attempted murder, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies spoke with the victim's boyfriend at McLaren Hospital - Oakland, where he had taken her after she was shot, and said that he was driving his car in the area of Michigan Avenue and Edith Street when a gray Chrysler Avenger pulled next to him and someone pointed a gun out the window and shot into his vehicle. The suspect then reportedly fled toward Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
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Q: How to offset items in a 4x4 grid using sass loop? I'm trying to create a 4 by 4 grid in css using this loop, but with little luck. The div named "holder" is 100% width and height. I want its children to all be 25% height and 25% width. How would you do that using this approach?
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Köpenhamnsvägen är en huvudgata i Malmö som sträcker sig genom stadsdelen Västra innerstaden från Kronborg till Ribersborgsstranden.

Gatan namngavs 1945 medan den västligaste delen (mellan Vikingagatan och Limhamnsvägen) funnits sedan 1927 under namnet Lilla Strandvägen, vilket således samtidigt utgick. Sträckan öster om Erikslust bebyggdes under 1950-talet med flerfamiljshus. Norr om vägen ligger delområdena Rönneholm, med Rönneholmsparken, och Fridhem. På den södra sidan finns Dammfri och Västervång.

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La mariposa Ulises (Papilio ulysses), también conocida como la mariposa de montaña azul, es una especie  de lepidóptero  ditrisio  de la familia Papilionidae propia del noroeste Australia, Nueva Guinea, Molucas e islas próximas. Esta mariposa es el emblema turístico de Queensland.

Características
La mariposa Ulises tiene una envergadura de unos 14 cm; la cara dorsal de las alas es de un color azul eléctrico iridiscente, y la parte inferior negro tenue y marrón. Son colores físicos se producen por la refracción y reflexión de la luz en la estructura microoscópica de las escamas. La hembra es diferente, tiene una media luna, le falta de color azul en la parte trasera de sus alas. Cuando la mariposa se muestra en vuelo el color azul se oculta para poder camuflarse en su entorno, teniendo un color grisáceo. Aun así se le puede ver a metros de distancia por los destellos repentinos de color azul brillante.

Historia natural
Habita en bosques tropicales y zonas con jardines suburbanos. Se alimenta de la planta Melicope elleryana, un árbol con racimos de pequeñas flores rosas que surgen directamente de las ramas. Los machos se sienten fuertemente atraídos por los objetos azules que confunden con las hembras. Las hembras buscan árboles de más de 2 metros de altura para depositar sus huevos.

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Enlaces externos

ButterflyCorner.net
 Papilio

ulysses
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Oil, gas and mining deals still most vulnerable to bribery: 1 of 4 new corruption factoids from the OECD
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Today the OECD – a club of rich countries – has published a fascinating review of 427 bribery cases taken since 1999, when the OECD's anti-bribery convention came into force. Before I jump into the detail, it's worth underlining why I think this matters – bribery is not a victimless crime. It means vast sums of money that should be building things like schools, hospitals and railways in poor countries go missing, and keeps those countries reliant on taxpayer aid.
There are four findings that really stand out for me from today's report, and tell the story of why bribery and corruption hurt developing countries in a way that very few of us are aware of.
The extractives sector has the most bribery cases, with 19% of the total. For Global Witness, this is not surprising. For 20 years we've campaigned for transparency in the oil, gas and mining business to ensure that these vast sums of money benefit civilians rather than disappearing into the pockets of a small, corrupt elite. The solutions include transparency over payments made by the industry to governments, and much better information on who gets awarded lucrative contracts.
Three-quarters of the cases involved intermediaries who helped to funnel the bribe money. In 35% of the cases, these intermediaries were companies, often located in offshore tax havens. Global Witness' investigations have shown time and time again the crucial role that anonymous company ownership plays in bribery and corruption. It is incredibly easy for corrupt politicians, and other criminals, to use secretive company structures to hide their involvement in dodgy deals (see our Idiot's Guide to Money Laundering). That's why we're campaigning for an end to anonymous companies and the creation of public registries of who really owns and controls companies. The UK's on board, and the EU is in the midst of debating this issue.
Senior management was involved in making the decision to pay a bribe in over half of the cases.Corruption can go right to the top of organisations and senior managers often play an active role in any criminality. It's really important that senior managers are properly incentivised to stamp out corruption and criminality. This is particularly true in the financial sector where the incentives for senior management teams to ensure their banks comply with legislation are skewed. The business rewards for taking dodgy money from corrupt politicians can be high, with very little downside if banks get found out. The solution is to hold senior managers personally to account when things go wrong.
Over 80% of bribes were promised, offered or paid to officials from state-owned enterprises (SOEs). It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone in fighting corruption that state-owned companies pose a particular risk. They're often opaque, while those who should be holding them to account frequently have their hands in the till. However, it is shocking that they represent such a large proportion of the total cases. Global Witness has called for greater transparency over the management of SOEs, especially in the oil sector. It's also important for countries to separate the body that hands out licences from the state oil company in order to reduce to risk of conflict of interest and corruption.
The report makes for fascinating reading. I'll end with a plea to the OECD to make the database behind it public. This sort of detailed information is rare, and it's incredibly helpful for trying to spot trends and for campaigners to work out where to focus our attention.
Robert Palmer leads the Money Laundering Campaign at Global Witness. Follow him on Twitter @robertnpalmer.
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Random walks are stochastic processes formed by successive summation of independent, identically distributed random variables and are one of the most studied topics in probability theory. This contemporary introduction evolved from courses taught at Cornell University and the University of Chicago by the first author, who is one of the most highly regarded researchers in the field of stochastic processes. This text meets the need for a modern reference to the detailed properties of an important class of random walks on the integer lattice. It is suitable for probabilists, mathematicians working in related fields, and for researchers in other disciplines who use random walks in modeling.
Mit diesem Buch gelingt dem Autor des bekannten Lehrwerkes Stochastik für Einsteiger auf geradezu spielerische Weise, den Leser mit zahlreichen überraschenden Zufallsphänomenen und Nicht-Standard-Grenzwertsätzen im Zusammenhang mit einfachen Irrfahrten und verwandten Themen zu fesseln. Das Werk besticht mit einer durchgängig problemorientierten, lebendigen Darstellung, zu der auch fast 100 anschauliche Bilder beitragen. Es wird immer wieder konkret Modellbildung betrieben, und die erhaltenen Ergebnisse werden ausführlich diskutiert und vernetzt. Studierende, die dieses Werk in Proseminaren zur Stochastik getestet haben, waren insbesondere vom Zusammenspiel von geometrischen Argumenten (Spiegelungsprinzip), Kombinatorik, elementarer Stochastik und Analysis fasziniert. Gegenüber der ersten, unter einem etwas anderen Titel erschienenen Auflage, wurden neben zahlreichen Korrekturen zusätzliche Erklärungen eingefügt und Aktualisierungen vorgenommen.
Stochastic systems provide powerful abstract models for a variety of important real-life applications: for example, power supply, traffic flow, data transmission. They (and the real systems they model) are often subject to phase transitions, behaving in one way when a parameter is below a certain critical value, then switching behaviour as soon as that critical value is reached. In a real system, we do not necessarily have control over all the parameter values, so it is important to know how to find critical points and to understand system behaviour near these points. This book is a modern presentation of the 'semimartingale' or 'Lyapunov function' method applied to near-critical stochastic systems, exemplified by non-homogeneous random walks. Applications treat near-critical stochastic systems and range across modern probability theory from stochastic billiards models to interacting particle systems. Spatially non-homogeneous random walks are explored in depth, as they provide prototypical near-critical systems.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on Algorithms and Computation, ISAAC 2015, held in Nagoya, Japan, in December 2015. The 65 revised full papers presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 180 submissions for inclusion in the book. The focus of the volume is on the following topics: computational geometry; data structures; combinatorial optimization and approximation algorithms; randomized algorithms; graph algorithms and FPT; computational complexity; graph drawing and planar graphs; online and streaming algorithms; and string and DNA algorithms.
This book offers a complete, succinct account of the principles of financial derivatives pricing. The first chapter provides readers with an intuitive exposition of basic random calculus. Concepts such as volatility and time, random walks, geometric Brownian motion, and Ito's lemma are discussed heuristically. The second chapter develops generic pricing techniques for assets and derivatives, determining the notion of a stochastic discount factor or pricing kernel, and then uses this concept to price conventional and exotic derivatives. The third chapter applies the pricing concepts to the special case of interest rate markets, namely, bonds and swaps, and discusses factor models and term structure consistent models. The fourth chapter deals with a variety of mathematical topics that underlie derivatives pricing and portfolio allocation decisions such as mean-reverting processes and jump processes and discusses related tools of stochastic calculus such as Kolmogorov equations, martingale techniques, stochastic control, and partial differential equations.
The basic theory presented in a way which emphasizes intuition, problem-solving and the connections with other fields.
This introduction to some of the principal models in the theory of disordered systems leads the reader through the basics, to the very edge of contemporary research, with the minimum of technical fuss. Topics covered include random walk, percolation, self-avoiding walk, interacting particle systems, uniform spanning tree, random graphs, as well as the Ising, Potts, and random-cluster models for ferromagnetism, and the Lorentz model for motion in a random medium. Schramm–Löwner evolutions (SLE) arise in various contexts. The choice of topics is strongly motivated by modern applications and focuses on areas that merit further research. Special features include a simple account of Smirnov's proof of Cardy's formula for critical percolation, and a fairly full account of the theory of influence and sharp-thresholds. Accessible to a wide audience of mathematicians and physicists, this book can be used as a graduate course text. Each chapter ends with a range of exercises.
Probability is an area of mathematics of tremendous contemporary importance across all aspects of human endeavour. This book is a compact account of the basic features of probability and random processes at the level of first and second year mathematics undergraduates and Masters' students in cognate fields. It is suitable for a first course in probability, plus a follow-up course in random processes including Markov chains.Three specialfeatures of this book are its modest size, the fairly broad range of topics covered, and its approach to mathematical rigour: not everything is rigorous, but the need for rigour is explained wherenecessary.This second edition develops the success of the first edition through an updated presentation, an extensive new chapter on Markov chains, and a number of new sections to ensure comprehensive coverage of the syllabi at major universities.