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Senior Reflection: Our Time as Fellows
By Anika Jensen '18
As Jeff, Jen, and I move ever closer to commencement, we want to take a moment to reflect on our time as Civil War Institute fellows. We have been part of this fellows program for three years and spent countless hours researching topics we are passionate about, engaging with the Civil War community, and creating an active academic atmosphere for our fellow budding historians. Our time at Gettysburg may be coming to an end, but the experiences we have had here will continue to shape our futures. Here is what the CWI fellowship means to us:
My involvement with the CWI began the day after my high school graduation when I attended the Summer Conference as a scholarship student. Though I was not necessarily a Civil War buff at the time, I knew at that moment that I wanted to get more involved with the Institute. I began a Fellowship and have enjoyed every minute of it, from researching and writing blogs to becoming the social media coordinator. Being a CWI Fellow has brought me so many opportunities, not only to enhance my academic experience, but also to meet the wonderful staff at the CWI. The Civil War Institute has greatly shaped by experience at Gettysburg, and I am so grateful for my time here. – Jen Simone
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Author Civil War InstitutePosted on May 9, 2018 May 11, 2018 Categories CWI ExperiencesTags Anika Jensen, Jeff Lauck, Jen SimoneLeave a comment on Senior Reflection: Our Time as Fellows
"Be Carefully Taught": African Americans in Adams County in the 20th Century
By Jennifer Simone '18
Every year over a million visitors flood Adams County, Pennsylvania to tour the famous, or rather infamous, site of the Battle of Gettysburg. While most visitors primarily come to Gettysburg to learn about the battle, many leave with understandings of the unending impact of the Civil War on race relations. However, for a town that sparks such a progressive mentality in some, Adams County, and specifically Gettysburg, is often criticized for being 'frozen in time,' unwilling to keep up with progressive race relations after the battle ended. A panel entitled "Black Experiences in Adams County in the 19th & 20th Centuries" sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society and the Gettysburg College History and Africana Studies departments, addressed the importance of remembering this African American story. The panel included Gettysburg College Professor Scott Hancock, author Peter Levy, and Adams County residents Darryl Jones and Jane Nutter.
Crowds gather to listen to the panel on February 6, leaving standing room only. Photo credit: Adams County Historical Society
The Great Migration in the early 20th century shaped the nation as six million African Americans moved from the Southern United States to urban cities elsewhere. The experience of African Americans in Northern cities has been highly discussed in recent scholarship, yet often left unattended are rural areas like Adams County. More specifically, within Adams County, there is also a portion of the story left incomplete–the story of the African Americans who lived with the legacy of the Civil War years after the last shots were fired and the Gettysburg Address was delivered. In a town dedicated to preserving history, one will see acres of preserved land, hundreds of plaques, and over one thousand monuments placed throughout town; yet despite all of this preservation, hidden before the visitors' eyes are the black experiences in Adams County in the years following the war.
The goal of this panel was to paint a picture of what life was like for African Americans in Adams County in the 19th and 20th centuries since so much of it is lost to history with only oral tradition to keep the memories alive. Gettysburg College is dedicated to educating youth, and according to Jane Nutter, this is nothing new. She explained how 49 years ago, in 1969, she was sitting in a lecture by renowned African American anthropologist Dr. Louis E. King in the exact building she was currently speaking in. Growing up, she and other young, poor African Americans would come to the College to expand their understanding about what was going on in the world. She expressed immense gratitude for these opportunities and challenged the audience to use these experiences to become enlightened and then enlighten others as well. Remembering a quote she heard at that lecture 49 years ago, she warned the audience, "You've got to be carefully taught."
You do have to be carefully taught. In a country where the 13th Amendment abolished slavery and the 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection, it seems that all is well. However, upon hearing the testimonies of African American Adams County residents Jones and Nutter, it became clear that the Civil War did not end the struggles within the African American community. Though Jones admits they 'had it pretty good' growing up, he and Nutter both recognized the racial inequality that shaped their lives. Segregation marked many aspects of their lives from residency to education.
Concerning residency, African Americans were restricted to living on certain streets, all in the 'Third Ward' of Gettysburg. If attempts were made to live outside of the Third Ward, requests were never granted, and it was no coincidence. Nutter explained that it is painful to know the truth, but so important. The truth is, though African Americans were no longer enslaved, most African Americans in Gettysburg in the 1950s did domestic work for white families. Nutter's mother did so, but she always made it clear to Jane that "I may be a maid, but I'm not a servant." African Americans often found themselves having to advocate for themselves and the rights that should be naturally endowed upon them, as for all people. Adams County was one of the last counties in the country to get food stamps, something highly ironic for an agricultural community. Though great quantities of food were produced in the area, it was not accessible to the poorer residents who did not have food stamps. They only received food stamps once someone personally called officials concerning the issue. This delayed effort was largely due to resistance within the white community to food stamps, believing that they would be mostly for African Americans–an inaccurate assumption because most recipients were white.
When it came to education, there was also a delayed effort. York schools were only reintegrated in the 1950s, and though Jones and Nutter went to integrated schools, Civil Rights Era antipathy was evident. From resistance to being admitted into the gifted program to being discouraged from going to college, African Americans were often degraded by teachers and guidance counselors simply because they did not share the same color of skin. One's heart could not help but ache when hearing Nutter recall a story of high school homecoming. She celebrated, remembering how her friend Missy was the first black homecoming queen in her high school, but her face turned grim as she recalled that when the photographer came to take a picture of the homecoming queen he said "you?" when he saw Missy. She called upon the audience to imagine Missy being their child and the immense hurt they would feel. While African Americans were no longer enslaved as they once were before the Civil War, they were still enslaved in an unequal society.
The news is filled with stories of protesters fighting for Confederate monuments to stand, something Nutter found troubling since African American schools and churches have often been torn down in silence. It is no secret that the Civil War did not free African Americans from the chains of their past and we cannot change the past; however, by being informed today, we can shape the future. We, as intellectuals and concerned citizens, have a responsibility to take this knowledge with us and use it to shape the world. As Jones explained, this is not some noble mission. It is just being a decent person, and "I'm hoping that because you're in here [or reading this] that you are that already."
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on February 16, 2018 February 14, 2018 Categories CWI ExperiencesTags Adams County, African American History, Black experience, Civil Rights Movement, Jen Simone, SegregationLeave a comment on "Be Carefully Taught": African Americans in Adams County in the 20th Century
"The Colored Volunteers": A Recruiting Tune for the USCT
By Jen Simone '18
This post comes from the exhibit catalog for "Right to Serve, Right to Lead: Lives and Legacies of the USCT," an exhibition in Special Collections and College Archives at Musselman Library, Gettysburg College. During the spring of 2017, we asked the CWI Fellows to select a item on exhibit and discuss its history and context. The resulting exhibit catalog is available at Special Collections, where the exhibit will run through December 18, 2017.
"The Colored Volunteers." Song sheet. This song, encouraging black men to enlist, makes light the threat posed by Jeff Davis's Special Order 111. After Fort Pillow, the reality of Confederate policy towards captured USCT became all too clear. Despite Confederate atrocities, black men continued enlisting throughout the war. Courtesy of Special Collections and College Archives, Gettysburg College.
Given the dreadful reality of the Civil War, there was little use for songs that accurately reflected the duties and risks of soldiering when it came to recruiting civilians to fight. The danger involved in the war was high for all men, but black soldiers faced additional, unique threats. The particular hostility of Confederates to armed black men and distrust from their white Union comrades meant that they were especially vulnerable targets of wartime atrocities. Possibly written by a private in Company A of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first official African American units, "The Colored Volunteers" (also referred to as "Give Us a Flag") was a song used as recruitment propaganda to encourage black men to enlist during the Civil War. The song's lyrics sanitize many very serious issues and threats soldiers faced, offering a romanticized representation of the challenges a black enlistee would face.
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Author Civil War InstitutePosted on June 21, 2017 July 26, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags Jen Simone, Music, Special Collections, United States Colored TroopsLeave a comment on "The Colored Volunteers": A Recruiting Tune for the USCT
A (Colored) Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
By Jen Simone '18
I'll admit it. I was the kid who always protested when my parents suggested watching a show that was in black and white, and I know I'm not the only one. When given the choice of watching a show in color or in black and white, almost everybody will choose. Why? Because it's more realistic and relatable. For the same reasons, many photographs of the Civil War were colorized both then and now.
Photographs became increasingly popular during the Civil War and were no longer exclusive to the big shots, so many soldiers had their photographs taken for family members. To meet the need, there were an estimated five thousand photographers in the business.
In 1850 Reverend Levi L. Hill was of the first to claim that he could add natural colors to daguerreotypes, but for over five years he kept his process a secret. In the meantime, others were trying to catch onto this trend. Colorizing, though, is a difficult process to master. During the Civil War, color was added to sepia-toned and black and white images to bring them to life. The most common method for applying color to daguerreotypes was with a finely pointed camel-hair brush. One would use this brush to apply a dry powdered pigment to the surface of the photo, and then it would be coated with a solution of isinglass which made a thin, transparent sheet. Photos were hand-tinted, and therefore the process took much time. Results were often uneven, and the addition of colors could often hide the photo's details, so the most transparent colors were most preferable. Continue reading "A (Colored) Picture is Worth A Thousand Words"
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on July 3, 2016 July 21, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags Jen Simone, PhotographyLeave a comment on A (Colored) Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
PBS's Mercy Street Shows No Mercy to Traditionalists
Spoilers ahead.
Warning: This show is probably not enjoyable for those with hemophobia. Also, if you like to view the war as a clear-cut conflict between two distinct ideologies, this show is not for you either.
I don't know if it's just me being cynical about public disinterest in history, but I was shocked to read that the premiere episode of PBS' Mercy Street, titled "The New Nurse," got 3.3 million viewers. Are there really that many people interested in Civil War Era history? There is a great chance that many people unintentionally left PBS on after Downton Abbey, but it wouldn't shock me if they find themselves intentionally keeping it on again next week. The show was compelling and includes everything a drama should—intensity, romance, and controversy. Most importantly, though, I believe this show has the potential to significantly increase public interest in the Civil War and reveal to the public the true nature of the war.
Hannah James as "Emma Green" in Mercy Street. Image Courtesy of Antony Platt/PBS.
The show is about a Civil War hospital operating in a mansion in Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia. The producers certainly did not make this show to answer common questions about the Civil War, but rather to make people start thinking. No character's belief in the show was left uncontested and many myths were broken. The topic of the show itself is daring, for it is not about the military history of the war, but rather the medical history mixed with civilian life. Continue reading "PBS's Mercy Street Shows No Mercy to Traditionalists"
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on January 20, 2016 July 18, 2017 Categories Pop CultureTags Gender, Hospitals, Jen Simone, Medical History, Mercy Street3 Comments on PBS's Mercy Street Shows No Mercy to Traditionalists
Letters from the Battlefield: George Washington Beidelman, July 4, 1863
By Jen Simone '18 and Nicole Hindley '18
In the second entry in our new series, "Letters from the Battlefield," Jen Simone '18 shares a letter from George Washington Beidelman, a Union soldier of the II Corps, written on July 4, 1863 from the Gettysburg battlefield. By July 4th, Beidelman knew that the Union had won a decisive victory… but he got a few facts wrong, even telling his father that General James Longstreet had been captured. Video produced by Nicole Hindley '18.
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on January 15, 2016 July 18, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags James Longstreet, Jen Simone, Letters from the Battlefield, Nicole HindleyLeave a comment on Letters from the Battlefield: George Washington Beidelman, July 4, 1863
From Tragedy to a Christmas Carol: The Story of Longfellow's "Christmas Bells"
In times of intense despair, it can seem impossible to have any hope. All of us get caught up in the tragedies occurring all around us and begin to believe that life is a constant struggle without any good in it. Christmas time, though often a time of mourning for people who have recently lost loved ones, also is a time of restored hope for many.
Christmas carolers may arrive at your door this season offering to sing the carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The carol tells of a man who is troubled by the hateful world, but then has hope restored as he is reminded of God's power. Though two stanzas concerning the Civil War were removed for the carol, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" was based on the poem "Christmas Bells" written during the Civil War by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1868 with the beard he grew to cover his burn scars. Photography via Wikimedia Commons.
The poem begins with the peacefulness that characterizes Christmas:
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
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Author Civil War InstitutePosted on December 23, 2015 July 21, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags Christmas, Jen Simone, Poetry, Religion, Suffering, Tragedy1 Comment on From Tragedy to a Christmas Carol: The Story of Longfellow's "Christmas Bells"
Letters from the Battlefield: Henry Berkeley, July 2, 1863
In our newest series, "Letters from the Battlefield," Jen Simone '18 shares a letter from Henry Robinson Berkeley, a Confederate artilleryman, written on July 2, 1863 from the Gettysburg battlefield. In his letter, Berkeley expresses the horror of finding a line of 79 men North Carolina cut down by a single volley of musketry. Video produced by Nicole Hindley '18.
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on December 9, 2015 July 17, 2017 Categories A Look at the PastTags Jen Simone, Letters from the Battlefield, Nicole HindleyLeave a comment on Letters from the Battlefield: Henry Berkeley, July 2, 1863
GettysBOOrg, PA: Complicating the Ghost Tour Debate
Whether you believe ghosts exist or not, I think most visitors would agree that if they did in fact exist, there would be a whole community of them living in Gettysburg. Upon entering the stores downtown and looking at the merchandise, it becomes very clear that store owners feed this fascination. Any visitor is bound to see the typical "got ghosts? Gettysburg does" t-shirt or similar merchandise elsewhere in town. The Gettysburg Tour Center even features a selection of books ranging from The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories to I Met a Ghost at Gettysburg. Just a few aisles over, next to the "Heritage Not Hate" mugs, there are mouse pads, shot glasses, and even snow globes with "Gettysburg Ghosts" printed all over them.
Some of Gettysburg's public art, found near Steinwehr Avenue. Photograph by the author.
While many historians ardently oppose the ghost tour industry for its inaccurate portrayal of historical events and trivialization of atrocities, paranormal tourism remains ubiquitous in Gettysburg. What explains this industry's success? I decided to go out into town and ask employees and visitors why they believe it is so successful, for they, not the historians, are the ones fueling it. Continue reading "GettysBOOrg, PA: Complicating the Ghost Tour Debate"
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on October 30, 2015 July 14, 2017 Categories Thinking HistoricallyTags Gettysburg PA, Ghost Tours, Jen Simone, Tourism5 Comments on GettysBOOrg, PA: Complicating the Ghost Tour Debate
"We Can Never Forget What They Did Here": What Draws People to Gettysburg?
"I am so sick of hearing about the Civil War every single day."
"I didn't expect there to be so many history nerds at this school."
"I don't get why so many tourists come to a little place like Gettysburg."
I hear constant complaints from fellow Gettysburg College students about how tired they get of hearing about the Civil War. What did they expect coming to Gettysburg College, situated in one of the most visited historic towns in America? More importantly, what is so wrong with hearing about the Civil War so often? I decided that I wanted to investigate—why are so many people drawn to this small town in rural Pennsylvania? What draws millions of people to take time out of their busy lives to explore this special place? I'm hoping that my findings will convince college students that it is worth exploring this history-rich town and maybe for once, get them to stop to read the interpretative markers while they're out jogging on the battlefield instead of simply passing by.
What draws people again and again to this battlefield? Photograph by author.
I conducted my whole investigation by walking up to random people I met in town and asking them all the same simple question: "Why are you here?" I expected to get very similar answers throughout all of my interviews and was ready to keep a tally of people visiting because they are either history buffs or because they have never been to Gettysburg before and just thought they should visit and see what all of the hype is about. I was shocked, however, for no two responses I received were the same. Continue reading ""We Can Never Forget What They Did Here": What Draws People to Gettysburg?"
Author Civil War InstitutePosted on October 21, 2015 July 27, 2017 Categories Reviews and ReportingTags Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg PA, Jen Simone, Jennie Wade, Tourism4 Comments on "We Can Never Forget What They Did Here": What Draws People to Gettysburg?
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75 Last Names As First Names Perfect For Boys And Girls
Cool Last Names As First Names For Boys:
1. Adler:
This German surname, meaning 'eagle' is high up on the list of surnames used as first names. One of the most significant bearers of this name is David Abraham Adler, the American author famous for his "Cam Jansen" series.
2. Anderson:
If we go by the records, Anderson is now used more as a first name than the surname. And we feel it would be an excellent twist on regular, and even slightly common name Andrew. Anderson means 'son of Andrew'.
3. Beckett:
We love the sound of this surname. It's is fresh, modern, and sounds stylish even today. Besides, it's also associated with Samuel Beckett, the Irish playwright. Beckett, meaning 'stream', has been steadily climbing the charts since the year 1998 and is currently on the 244th position of Social Security Administration list.
4. Brady:
It's no coincidence that this Irish surname became popular as a first name for boys in 1969, with the release of the television show "The Brady Bunch".
5. Carson:
Carson, a Scottish name, meaning 'son of marsh dwellers', began as a surname, but is now more popular as a given name. While Carson is an androgynous name, it hasn't caught on with girls yet.
6. Carter:
This mellow sounding name, meaning 'cart driver', will make a winning first name for your son. This name broke into the top 25 list last year, leaving several other upscale surnames behind.
7. Channing:
Thanks to the Hollywood actor, British surname Channing, meaning 'young wolf', has now entered the top 1000 baby name list. Asian surname Chan is also an appealing option to use as a first name.
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8. Cohen:
This short and sweet Jewish surname, meaning 'priest', has a gentle sound and will grow well with your child. Cohen as a first name gained popularity in the 2000s, all thanks to Seth Cohen in "The O.C.", who was called by his last name.
9. Coleman:
Coleman, we feel, is an excellent twist on the commonly used name Cole. This moniker was one of the top 1000 names from the 1960s and 1970s but has been a mainstay even since. So it's the right time to pick this name for your son. Coleman means 'son of Nicholas'.
10. Cooper:
It wouldn't be wrong to say that out of all the last names crossed over to become given names, Cooper is one of the most attractive. This friendly and playful name, meaning 'barrel maker', is currently in the 77th spot.
11. Copeland:
This has to be a unique surnames turned first names on the list. Copeland is an Old Norse surname and means 'bought land'.
12. Davis:
This common surname sounds way more unique when used as a first name. In fact, it's beginning to be used as an alternative to David. Davis means 'beloved'.
13. Dixon:
Scottish surname Dixon, meaning 'son of Dick', has a tough guy vibe to it, which we really like. It's also an innovative way to honor your uncle or ancestor named Dick or Richard. And the 'x' form is a lot livelier than the traditional spelling Dickson.
14. Duncan:
It's a shame that Duncan is not used as much as it was now a few decades ago. It's confident, jaunty, has a Scottish appeal, and brims with folksy charm. Duncan means 'dark warrior'.
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15. Easton:
With directional names taken off in the recent years (all thanks to Kim Kardashian), Easton would make a lovely name option for your son. Meaning 'east facing place', Easton is a unisex name but sounds better on boys than girls.
16. Finley:
Scottish surname Finley, meaning 'fair-haired hero', has a playfulness to it, which makes it an excellent candidate to be used as a first name. You also get the option of shortening it to the ever popular and hip name Fin.
17. Gibbs:
Not many may agree, but we find Gibbs incredibly cool as a first name. One of the notable bearers of this name is Cory Gibbs, the football player. Gibbs means 'son of Gibb'.
18. Griffin:
This Celtic surname Griffin, meaning 'strong lord', is also the name of a mythological creature, which is a half lion and half eagle, making the moniker even more mysterious and attractive. And it has been climbing the charts since the year 1983.
19. Hendrix:
Which kid wouldn't want to share his name with the guitar legend Jimi Hendrix? Hendrix is basically a version of Hendrik but sounds way cooler than the former. Hendrix means 'estate ruler'.
20. Hutton:
This attractive Scottish and northern English surname, meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', is the last name of multiple actors and model. And we feel it will make an excellent first name as well.
21. Jennings:
Jennings may sound a bit too odd to some of our readers, but it could be a potential name for parents who like the name John, but want something more unique. Jennings means 'Little John'.
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22. Jones:
We agree that Jones reminds us of one of the most common baby boy names John, but it packs a lot more punch than the former. And contrary to what most people think, Jones is not a version of John, but Jonah, which means 'dove'.
23. Lennon:
If you're an ardent fan of the Beatles, using the last name of one of the band members would be a nice baby name choice. Lennon is an Irish surname, meaning 'small cloak or cape'.
24. Lennox:
Names ending with 'x' are becoming increasingly popular for their cool factor, which is what gives the Scottish surname Lennox its appeal. Lennox Claudius Lewis brought Lennox in the spotlight as a first name. Lennox means 'elm grove'.
25. Lincoln:
You can never go wrong with the last name of one of the most beloved American presidents as the first name for your son. Lincoln is a unisex name but would sound better on a baby boy than a girl. Lincoln means 'town by the pool'.
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Florida State University College of Medicine
About FSU College of Medicine
The Florida State University College of Medicine was founded in June 2000 with the aim of satisfying Floridians' specific requirements. Following the assessment process for a new medical school, the FSU College of Medicine was given complete accreditation by the LCME on February 3, 2005, after obtaining conditional accreditation on October 17, 2002. In May 2001, the FSU School of Medicine accepted the first-ever batch consisting of thirty candidates. Admissions rose gradually to the present average number of 120 new students each year. The school was planned as a medical college that is community-based.
The legacy of FSU college of medicine dates back to 1971. Financed by a fund from the national center for health, PIMS was developed to meet the needs of doctors in Northwestern Florida's remote communities. Students studied in the medical school at FSU via PIMS in their first year and then moved to UF for completion of their medical training. The PIMS pharmacology program was originally taught by the Florida A&M faculty members who were participants in the program. In 1975, the state of Florida provided the FSU budget for the curriculum.
The FSU Medical School would lead the country in training caring doctors to provide patient-oriented care of the best standard to populations in most need.
Students will be shaped to be a dynamic community of sincere healers, thoughtful people, and courageous technical and social change leaders. They will have the skills, abilities, and energy to contribute to the state's step of providing care and dedicating themselves to the central capacity of the discipline.
The committee's focus on inclusion and diversity is to guarantee that the fundamental institutional ideals of inclusivity are maintained. University is working to raise understanding within faculty, staff, and students about the value of diversity to provide a welcoming space as well as to respect and cultivate human differences and individuality.
Offer a safe environment for non-threatening private mentoring on educational or personal matters for anyone
Yearly Grand Rounds of sponsorship events
COM and FSU pick and include recommended tools for diversity and inclusion matters
Creates educational and training possibilities for Florida state university college of medicine on diversity and inclusion
Partners with Florida state university college of medicine stakeholders to centralize processes for staff, employees, and students to disclose incidents and complaints confidentially
Provides training workshops on diversity and inclusion for new Florida state university college of medicine students and staff
The aim of the practice plan is to continue the educational training, service, and academic objectives of the Florida State University College of Medicine, allow the staff to retain professionalism, meet credential standards, exchange ideas with other health care professionals, and work as a clinical instructor for learners. With the help of various clinical partnerships in place the following services are provided:
Geriatric Services
Memory Disorder
STD Healthcare Services
Clinical Partnerships
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Bond Community Health Center
Digestive Disease Clinic
FSU University Health Services
Bay County Health
Escambia County Health
Leon County Health
Santa Rosa County Health
Leading Age Florida
Big Bend Hospice
Oice Harris Outstanding Student Award
Myra M. Hurt Leadership in Medicine Award
Linda Stine Interprofessional Leadership Award
Access to Care Award, in Honor of Robin McDougall
Student Research Award
Nobles/Brown Altruism in Medicine Award
Mission Award
Individual Achievement Award
ACEP Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award
SAEM Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award
Outstanding Graduate in Family Medicine Award
Florida Geriatrics Society Award for Outstanding Student
ACOG District XII Outstanding Medical Student Achievement Award
Florida Obstetrics and Gynecologic Society Award
Merritt Ryals Clements, M.D., Award for Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stephen M. Nobles, M.D., Pathogenesis Award
Frank C. Walker Jr., M.D., Excellence in Pediatrics Award
AACAP Psychiatry Award
Clerkship Directors Psychiatry Award
Edward L. Bradley III, M.D., Excellence in General Surgery Award
Robert D. Snyder, M.D., Award for Outstanding Student in General Surgery with a focus on Breast Cancer Award
American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Citation
American Medical Women's Association Outstanding Graduate
Ben J. Kirbo, M.D. Outstanding Student in Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Award
Daytona Beach Regional Campus Award
Fort Pierce Regional Campus Award
Orlando Regional Campus Award
Florida State University College of Medicine Admission
All candidates must have received a bachelor's degree before the enrollment time. Admittance to the Florida State University College of Medicine is an extremely competitive operation, with about 7,000 applicants evaluated to choose the enrolled students. The Admissions Committee examines a variety of educational and behavioral aspects when accepting the students. During the enrollment cycle, the FSU College of Medicine uses a systematic methodology. As for admissions to standard M.D. The system, the university assesses all the relevant factors including the burden of work and student rigor, postgraduate course work, service, and volunteering record, mentoring and medical expertise, study exercises, probability of practice within the Florida state, undergrad GPA, and MCAT marks. When a student is already enrolled in a degree course, the course must be concluded and transcripts submitted to the FSU medical school Admissions Office before the start of lessons, except the fact that an exception is given by that department. Florida State University is a fair opportunity employer and source of knowledge dedicated to an anti-discriminatory framework for every member of the university. All students must be United State residents or permanent residents.
Prerequisite Courses
Florida State University School of Medicine has the following prerequisite course requirements for admission:
Course Required Recommended Lab Hours
College English or other writing-intensive courses X 6
College Mathematics X Statistics 6
Biology X X 8
Organic Chemistry X X 4
Physics X X 8
Biochemistry* X 3
Sociology X 3
Psychology X 3
Genetics X 3
Spanish X 6
MCAT Scores
Candidates are required to get the MCAT score in the AMCAS file by the assigned deadline for the application to be considered complete. The date for obtaining an official MCAT score is 21 August for candidates for early decision and 31 December for candidates for standard admission. MCAT scores can only be taken into account if the score is not more than 3 years old at the admission time.
Secondary Application
All secondary components should be finished by the specified date, or the components will not be accepted and the submission will be deemed incomplete. The date for sending all secondary documents is 21 August for candidates for Early Decision and 31 December for candidates for Routine Enrollment. Secondary materials are made of two major parts: As completion of the AMCAS procedure, the secondary submission to the FSU COM must be finalized online. Candidates are instructed to analyze the directions before undertaking the secondary application. A fee of $30 is applicable. Upon submitting the AMCAS application, candidates will be given directions on how to submit the secondary application fee. After receiving the fee, the university sends a confirmation email.
There need to be at least 3 letters of recommendation, usually not more than five. It is desirable that candidates send two letters from the teachers of the science department who instructed the candidate and one letter from any other non – scientific lecturer who educated the candidate. If a school offers a Recommendation Letter from Committee, it will satisfy the criteria; but, in addition, the Admissions Committee prefers letters from teachers who know you personally. Basically, letters will come from people who have been working with the candidate, and who know him/her well. It is important to select people who can write the most insightful and supportive letters about the worthiness of a candidate to pursue medical school.
Deadline Action
May 28 Primary AMCAS application, and FSU COM secondary application, are available for completion and submission
July through January Primary AMCAS application, and FSU COM secondary application, are transmitted to the FSU COM
July through April Applications are reviewed for interview consideration
August 3 Deadline for Early Decision applicants to submit the Primary AMCAS application
August 21 Deadline for Early Decision applicants to submit all secondary materials
August through April Applicants are invited to interview
September through April Interviews are conducted most Mondays and Fridays
September 15 through October 1 Early Decision applicants are notified of Admissions Decision
October 15through May Acceptances are made to Regular Admission applicants
December 1, 2020 Deadline for Regular Admission Applicants to submit the Primary AMCAS application
December 31 Deadline for Regular Admission Applicants to submit all secondary materials
January 1 Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
April 30 Deadline for applicants holding acceptances at multiple medical programs to choose the specific school or program at which the applicant prefers to enroll and withdraw his or her application, by written correspondence delivered by regular or electronic methods, from all other schools or programs from which acceptance offers have been received, in compliance with AAMC Traffic Rules
May 25 First day of Orientation for the FSU COM Class
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Will the U.S. Currency Regime Eventually Collapse?
Last Updated: August 19, 2021/Derek Wolfe
EDITOR NOTE: The Biden Administration somehow didn't see the horrifying events unfolding in Afghanistan just like the Donald Rumsfeld and the Bush Administration didn't see Iraq playing out as it did either, and so on down the line. Just another reason to increase fuel prices! These central planners have just as poor a track record of seeing economic crashes as they do geopolitical ones. The Fed's outlook always assumes steady growth, but when that doesn't pan out, they overcompensate with stimulus to keep the markets artificially inflated and to protect Wall Street and Big Banking. Just like The Soviet-Afghan War should have been a warning sign for current foreign policy, Nixon ending Bretton Woods 50 years ago and the massive inflation that followed should inform the Fed's policy to combat this same phenomenon today. The Fed refuses to acknowledge the reality, though, and just like overseas, the U.S. currency regime is about to face a seemingly unexpected (yet totally predictable) monetary reckoning that could come as soon as the end of September.
Afghanistan has fallen. The U.S. government's nearly two-decade-long, multi-trillion-dollar "nation building" effort in the troubled, tribal country may now have nothing to show for itself.
"President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials have been stunned by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan," reports the Associated Press.
Unsurprisingly, they didn't see it coming. Central planners almost never do.
They imagine their carefully constructed expert models backed by reams of data points and implemented with overwhelmingly superior resources will ensure victory. But to paraphrase the late former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, there are "unknown unknowns" that make forecasting future events impossible.
When it comes to the economy and anticipating downturns and crashes, central planners also have a horrible track record.
The Federal Reserve's outlook always assumes steady growth. Then when officials are caught off guard by adverse events, they rush in after the fact with stimulus.
As markets price in expectations of being bailed out by the Fed, valuations grow richer. Capital gets reallocated to Wall Street and big banks – and away from segments of the economy that have no direct Fed backstopping.
The financialization of the economy via the open-ended proliferation of irredeemable currency has been an experiment five decades in the making.
Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's order revoking the U.S. dollar's redeemability in gold.
That default marked the end of the post-World War II Bretton Woods system that had made the U.S. dollar the world's reserve currency. It ushered in the beginning of an entirely new currency regime.
Although there has been political continuity linking the original Constitutional dollar to the current one, they really aren't the same currencies either in character or in purchasing power.
There have been multiple devaluations and de-linkages from gold and silver along the way. And since 1971, the U.S. "dollar" has become entirely a fiat currency – redeemable in nothing and backed by nothing but faith.
A new currency regime will eventually emerge. Whether it's a digital dollar, a global currency, or something else – perhaps even a market-based currency order that incorporates precious metals – remains to be seen.
Whether the current currency regime collapses suddenly like the puppet government in Afghanistan or gets gradually phased out is also difficult to predict. Too many unknown unknowns.
What is knowable is that the post-1971 U.S. "dollar" is destined to continue losing value. And that means gold stands to rise when measured in unbacked Federal Reserve Notes.
Five decades ago, gold prices traded in the low $40s per ounce – if you can believe it. Since then, gold has run up to a high of over $2,000.
That's simply a reflection of the loss of the dollar's purchasing power… a devaluation of 98% when measured against the constant of gold bullion.
The Fed's own stated goal is for the currency to lose at least 2% of its value every single year to inflation. The latest consumer price and producer price data show it running at more than double that rate right now.
Fed officials could turn out to be wrong about their "transitory" inflation outlook, like they have been about so many other things.
Or they could be straight-up lying about their actual inflation intentions to try to prevent a panic out of Treasury bonds and a corresponding rush into hard assets.
The truth about inflation will ultimately be revealed not by officials or experts, but by real-world, on-the-ground prices.
Original post from FX Street
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Baby girl has sooooo many toys. Too many in fact! So when we were asked to review one of Kiddiewinkles Toy Basket I had a lightbulb moment. This would be perfect to keep her toys and bits under control. Hopefully my living room will be a bit more clutter free.
I have been on the look-out for something like this toy basket for a while to help me keep the place tidy, but I haven't found the right one. With her only being 20 months old and still falling around, I didn't want anything with sharp edges.
This one is exceptionally good and of high quality.
This fantastic Red Star Toy Basket is from Kiddiewinkles. It arrived folded up as they are rather large, but it sprung out perfectly into its correct size.
It's cotton quilted and measures 50cm diameter x 40cm high. With a 78 litre capacity and two strong handles either side for transporting. You can wash it at 30 degrees, but I prefer to use a damp cloth.
I love the soft flexible edges which make them perfect for storing all sorts of items such as, unusually shaped toys, cuddly toys, towels and bedding.
Baby girl has even gotten in it a few times!
As you can see from the photo below she loves to empty it out, I'm still trying to teach her to pick it all up again though!
Kiddiewinkles have many different designs available for you to choose from. From stripes and gingham to of course the stars. Plus you can choose your colour.
What I like best is the personalisation. You can choose a name or phrase – whatever you like! One thing I will mention though is that you don't get to choose the colour of the text for the personalisation. I think I would have liked a darker colour for the text as the white text with the white stars doesn't show up as well.
You can choose to buy the toy basket non personalised from £25.00 or if you want that personalisation it's £40.00.
The Kiddiewinkles toy baskets would make excellent gifts for newborns, christenings, birthdays and Christmas. Plus they do have matching items available on their website.
*We were sent this toy basket in exchange for this blog post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hehe, yes they are adorable. I bet your little ones are looking forward to Christmas.


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Azerbaijan accuses rights activist Leyla Yunus of spying for Armenia
BAKU - Agence France-Presse
Human Rights Watch called July 31 for the immediate release of Leyla Yunus and her husband from pre-trial detention and for the charges against them to be dropped.
The U.S. and human rights groups voiced concern after Azerbaijani authorities charged prominent rights activist Leyla Yunus with treason, accusing her of collaborating with spy agencies of arch-enemy Armenia.
"It is established that in 2002 Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus... had trained the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov in espionage and has since organised several of his trips to Armenia," the Azerbaijan's prosecutor general's office said in a statement July 31.
It alleged that Arif Yunus, an independent political analyst, had joined several of the trips where they met with Armenian intelligence officials.
It said that Mirkadirov, who was arrested and charged with treason in April, helped Leyla and Arif Yunus pass on to Armenian intelligence photographs of maps showing the location of military units, airfields and other strategic sites.
Leyla Yunus, 57, an award-winning campaigner, was charged on Wednesday with treason, tax evasion, large-scale fraud and falsifying documents, according to her lawyer Dzhavad Dzhavadov. Her 59-year-old husband was charged with treason and fraud.
A fierce critic of Azerbaijan's poor rights record, Leyla Yunus is head of one of Azerbaijan's leading rights groups, the Institute for Peace and Democracy in Baku. She has won several foreign prizes and honours for her work.
The United States said the charges were "deeply concerning and represent a further restriction on peaceful civil society activities in Azerbaijan."
State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf called on Baku to "ensure they are afforded all the fair trial guarantees to which all citizens are entitled, and allow them to freely express their views in accordance with international human rights commitments."
Leyla Yunus has long worked with Armenian activists advocating the reconciliation of the two countries, which have been locked in a decades-long conflict over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region.
The prosecutor general's office also accused Yunus of carrying out propaganda activities aimed at getting Azerbaijan to recognise Armenia's possession of Nagorny Karabakh following a 1988-1994 conflict that left more than 30,000 dead. Any dissent in Azerbaijan is usually met with a tough government response.
Charges bogus: HRW
Rights groups say the government has been clamping down on opponents since President Ilham Aliyev's election to a third term last year.
The context leading up to these recent charges, including the harassment they have endured over the past four months, make it clear that the charges against Leyla and Arif Yunus are bogus and intended to silence them," said HRW's deputy chief for Europe and Central Asia, Rachel Denber. "The authorities should immediately end this campaign of intimidation against Azerbaijan's leading human rights defenders and allow them to work unimpeded," she said in a statement.
The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muiznieks, on his Twitter account called the charges against Yunis a reminder of the difficulties rights defenders face in Azerbaijan and urged the government to comply with its human rights obligations.
Turkey soon to leave currency volatility behind: Erdoğan
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Turkey restarts ruptured Iraq oil link
Weeklong snowfall to hit Istanbul by weekend
WHO says pandemic 'nowhere near over' as France, Germany post record cases
Tonga races to clear runway for volcano aid flights
Blinken calls on Putin to choose 'a peaceful path'
Maltese lawmaker elected EU parliament chief
Russia denies looking for pretext to invade Ukraine
Rescue workers search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan quake
Peru beaches suffer oil spill blamed on waves from Tonga volcanic eruption
The World Health Organization has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, as France, Germany and Brazil posted new records of infections in the past 24 hours.
Turkey, UAE agree to currency swap deal
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Well, the entire first half of this chapter is just one very elaborate charge-up scene for Nura. She takes in lots of energy from her demons and gets younger. Not really much to comment on there, so let's move on, shall we?
The activation of the larger kekkai was significantly more notable. Containing the battle damage is one thing, but being able to see the sea snakes is a huge edge versus Nichinaga's forces. This does a whole lot to make up for the fact that the Yagyou aren't involved in the active battle this time around; at least they are being extremely effective as support. Also interesting is the fact that we now have proof that Zekkai isn't the only effective in-universe sea snake counter.
The battle starts with a full-out charge, which merits a few pages of dialogue-free action to give a sense of the situation. Good atmosphere, but again, very little to comment on there, and it doesn't help that most of the combatants are nameless demons and minor Urakai members.
The focus eventually shifts to Masamori who is presumably coming close to a character defining moment, but we'll have to wait at least one more chapter to get any serious action out of him.
Final Flash: An okay chapter, but not an exceptional one. It mainly got a lot of less important moments out of the way.
The big bonsai tree is evidently experiencing a bit of a growth spurt, presumably a sign that Tokine's ongoing negotiation with Mahora has yet to produce interest on his part.
Mahora's attacks have certainly gotten more intense, or at least thicker, over the chapter for which this front has been on the back burner. Things have clearly been escalating without much in the way of resolution, which is visibly bad for Tokine, given the time and stamina limits imposed on her by the usage of Utsusemi. What's worse, she's already got dark bags under her eyes, which would seem to hint at her already being near that limit.
This is unexpected; forget worsening, the negotiations are just flat out breaking down. Tokine has resorted to threats and begging, and Mahora's attacks have essentially become an ocean of darkness. Watching Tokine gradually losing her cool, despite still being intangible, gives a great sense of the magnitude of her situation.
The way the deep ocean motif of Mahora's attacks transitioned into Tokine being swallowed up was excellently done, a bit more so than the fact that Tokine seems to have "lost." It is something of a surprise to see Tokine consumed by the torrent this quickly, and a minor disappointment. Mind you, there's no guarantee that this is the last of her; she could still be following a plan. Still, even if this were the end of the negotiations, there is an important factor which makes this an acceptable twist: in order for Yoshimori to accomplish his priority of protecting Tokine, she did need to be in danger in the first place. Being able to truly save Tokine is something he deserves to be able to do in the endgame.
Oddly, a scene of the noncombat members of the Sumimura and Yukimura houses doesn't include Shigemori or Tokiko. It seems as if they're going to be involved in the ensuing action which, given their ability levels, is a foregone conclusion. It would have been nice to see some hint before now, but it very clearly sets them up for an appearance later down the road. I have no idea when or where, but they'll be there somewhere.
Masamori's observations on Nichinaga and Haruka, the girl who might be his power source, ring true, given what we've seen of Nichinaga's uncharacteristically emotional reaction to Zerogou spiriting Haruka away. Watching characters formulate theories about things we, the readers, know already produces an interesting dynamic. The mustache guy does remind Masa to go for the kill as opposed to seeking a non-lethal means of victory, but given his past actions, somehow I doubt Masa is a character that needs reminding.
The interaction between Yoshimori and Chuushinmaru very quickly gets serious when Yoshi reveals the truth of Chuushinmaru's seclusion and vast power. The reaction to this should be quite something.
Final Flash: The focus seems to be squarely on Yoshimori now. Sad to see Tokine go, but the main character needs a chance to show his stuff.
Kekkaishi's getting the Shonen Sunday cover for once. Excellent.
Shichiro and Raijin are up in the sky, sporting some sweet new banchou-style outfits. Also, talk about a large-scale kickoff to the festivities. The giant storm that they whip up should certainly be some effective camouflage, which is kind of a necessity given the nature of what's about to start. Certainly, any storm large enough to cause school closures will keep normal people from noticing large scale paranormal warfare.
Surprisingly, our cool new outfits get a bit more exposition. Apparently they're what Raijin and Shichiro's father used to wear. The way this comes up in conversation is a reminder that Shichiro still has outstanding family issues of his own, as do most of the side-characters in this series. This little chat doesn't exactly add much to the plot at hand, but it does continue to contribute to the richness of character background that this series thrives on.
Cut away to the Yagyou, who are prepping for the support role they'll have to play in the upcoming battle. This is probably one of the last times we'll get to see Sen, and he seems more committed now than ever to the background role of information gatherer. Given his abilities, it was the job that most suited him; his acceptance of that is a sure sign that he's matured.
In rather ironic contrast with his squad, Masamori does actually have a critical role on the front lines, and he's visibly feeling it. For a long time, he actually was the strongest character that we knew, before others such as Shichiro and Mrs. Sumimura started showing up. Once he wasn't the strongest, we saw increasingly visible signs of an inferiority complex. All of this buildup gives his excitement at having finally gained a chance at the spotlight completely understandable.
The plan Zerogou mentioned last chapter is revealed: Suigetsu and Nichinaga's companion girls are in hiding, stored away in a magic room that will presumably be quite difficult to find. Nichinaga is as pissed as we've ever seen him. At least as far as psychological warfare goes, Zerogou's plan seems to have worked excellently.
Final Flash: We got see a couple of nice moments from the allied forces, and Zerogou chose the correct way to hurt Nichinaga.
Mahora keeps wordlessly lashing out, and Tokine keeps phasing out. This interplay oddly reminds me of the relationship between Grineed and his assistant from Beet the Vandel Buster; this dynamic, with the powerful one pounding away while the invincible one tries to calm him down, feels quite similar. In any event, Tokine definitely seems to be showing a bit of stress despite her invulnerability as Mahora continues to throw wild attacks at her.
I do like the way this confrontation is being set up as a mental battle of attrition, with Tokine trying to avoid snapping until Mahora decides to stop attacking and listen to her. This kind of struggle fits her character quite nicely.
In the course of trying to persuade Mahora, Tokine's arguments turn towards Karasumori, and her thoughts turn towards her late father. Going virtually unmentioned for 300 chapters or so, the way her emotions are shown at the bottom of page 8 is absolutely perfect. One of the ways that Kekkaishi really hooked me was its unique approach to showcasing grief; it's never something Tanabe hits you over the head with, and it's rarely at the forefront of anything, but that makes moments like these so greatly impactful.
Souji's back up and about. Far more interesting than that, though, is Zerogou, coming to him with a job offer and making a roundabout allusion, which Souji misses, to a coup d'état. He's clearly attempting to overthrow, or at least stop, Nichinaga. How he plans to do so should be interesting.
Prisoner #536's transparent attempt to get away from Ichigou is a nice little bit of light comedy. I did not expect he'd be this fun when he was introduced two chapters ago.
Tokine's continued speeches are getting a reaction from Mahora. Unfortunately for her, he's not talking, but rather bringing to bear a raging tempest that gets felt by every powerful character in the Shinyuuichi. You have to wonder if she gets found out because of the tangible commotion her negotiations are causing.
Nichinaga waking up to find himself alone has the potential to go in very interesting directions. He may be a strong villain, but his ability is entirely people-dependent; all he himself can do is brainwash, which is meaningless without subordinates to play with.
Final Flash: This chapter continued to deliver with Tokine, and introduced an interesting new element with Zerogou's plan.


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Q: sketch the graph of a function with constants Sketch the graph of  $$f(x)=1+\frac ax+\frac {a} {x^2}$$, $a \gt0$
how is it even possible to draw a graph with constant? I mean how can I sketch it? it with different values of a my graph and its asymptotes will change, at least the horizontal one.
ok, here I can say for sure that vertical asymptote is $x=0$. But how to proceed with critical and inflection points? how can I tag them on graph?

A: Setting $f(x) = 0$,
$$\begin{align*}
1+\frac ax + \frac a{x^2} &= 0\\
x^2+ax+a &= 0\\
x &= \frac{-a\pm\sqrt{a^2-4a}}{2}
\end{align*}$$
So the $x$-intercepts, if any, depend on $a$.

Differentiating $f(x)$ w.r.t. $x$,
$$f'(x) = -\frac a{x^2}-\frac {2a}{x^3} = -\frac{ax(x+2)}{x^4}$$
Setting $f'(x) = 0$,
$$\begin{align*}
-\frac a{x^2}-\frac {2a}{x^3} &= 0\\
-ax-2a&= 0\\
x&=-2
\end{align*}$$
The $x$-coordinate of the stationary point does not depend on $a$, but the $y$-coordinate does.

Differentiating $f'(x)$ w.r.t. $x$,
$$f''(x) = \frac{2a}{x^3} + \frac{6a}{x^4} = \frac{2a(x+3)}{x^4}$$
Setting $f''(x) = 0$,
$$\begin{align*}
\frac{2a}{x^3} + \frac{6a}{x^4} &= 0\\
2ax + 6a &= 0\\
x&= -3
\end{align*}$$
The $x$-coordinate of the inflexion point does not depend on $a$, but the $y$-coordinate does.
Consider the signs in terms of $x$,
$$\begin{array}{r|c|c|c|c|c|c}
x&(-\infty,-3)&-3&(-3,-2)&-2&(-2,0)&(0,\infty)\\\hline
f(x)&&1-\frac a3+\frac a9&&1-\frac a2+\frac a4&&+\\\hline
f'(x)&-&-&-&0&+&-\\\hline
f''(x)&-&0&+&+&+&+
\end{array}$$

And also the horizontal asymptote.
$$\lim_{x\to \infty}\left(1+\frac ax+\frac a{x^2}\right)
= \lim_{x\to\infty} 1 + \lim_{x\to\infty} \frac ax+ \lim_{x\to\infty}\frac a{x^2} = 1$$

A: To find critical points, inflection points, etc., just do what you do when you don't have any parameters. The only difference is that the points will involve the value of $a$.
For instance,
$$f'(x) = \frac{-a}{x^2} + \frac{-2a}{x^3} = \frac{-ax-2a}{x^3}.$$
Now, for which values of $x$ is this expression zero? Etc.

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EU Data Protection Reform Endorsed
European Parliament Backs Measure; Other Hurdles Remain Jeffrey Roman (gen_sec) • March 13, 2014
In a preliminary step toward enactment of a new data protection law, the European Parliament on March 12 approved the European Commission's data protection reform, a draft document proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU's 1995 data protection directive.
"All this says is that the EU Parliament supports the draft document," says Francoise Gilbert, privacy attorney at the IT Law Group. Before the regulation, proposed in January 2012, can go into effect, it still must win the approval of the 28 EU member nations through the Council of Ministers of the European Union, Gilbert explains.
"For now, they are not in agreement, and they are not ready to vote to approve the document," she notes.
Trevor Hughes, president and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, says the passage of the reform by the EU parliament is a "strong indication of political will to see the data protection regulation realized. However, acceptance by the [Council of Ministers] remains unclear, with some EU nations actively advocating against approval."
Gilbert says the data protection reforms will undoubtedly be modified further. If the measure eventually is enacted, Gilbert says it most likely will: increase protection for consumers; reduce the paperwork, filings and registrations required of companies; increase companies' obligations to have appropriate privacy and security measures; increase the powers of the data protection authorities; and increase the amount of penalties.
Main Objectives
The reform endorsed by the European Parliament outlines three main objectives:
Establish a single, pan-European law for data protection, replacing the current "inconsistent patchwork" of 28 national laws;
Create one supervisory authority for all 28 nations;
Adopt stricter fines for companies that do not comply with data protection laws.
Under the original proposal, companies that do not comply with the EU rules would be fined up to 2 percent of their global annual revenue. But the European Parliament voted to increase the fines to 5 percent of a company's annual global revenue, according to the The Wall Street Journal.
The data protection reform also offers enhanced protections for citizens, including: a right to have personal data deleted if there are no legitimate grounds for retaining it; easier access to personal data; greater control of their data in terms of consent and processing; and notification from organizations without undue delay about data breaches that could have an adverse impact, according to the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation.
Under the current proposal, small and midsize businesses would be exempt from several provisions of data protection regulation. For example, they would not need to have a data protection officer if data processing is not their core business activity, the commission says.
Global companies that operate in the European market would also be subject to the proposed European data protection law, according to the commission. "For a strong European digital industry to compete globally we need a level playing field," the commission says.
"The message the European Parliament is sending is unequivocal: This reform is a necessity, and now it is irreversible," says EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding, the European Commission's vice president. "Europe's directly elected parliamentarians have listened to European citizens and European businesses and, with this vote, have made clear that we need a uniform and strong European data protection law, which will make life easier for business and strengthen the protection of our citizens."
For U.S. businesses, Hughes of the IAPP says the outlook remains "a bit unstable and fraught with risk."
"European governments and companies are calling for more euro-centric processing of data, raising competitive risks," he says. "And EU regulators are still very active under the existing directive and laws. Overall, vigilance and good risk management in privacy are the best tools for the coming months."
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According to Google Map, Clinton is thirty nine miles from Conway. It is higher and therefore, cooler in summer and winter. It is a very poor area, with no significant economic activity. I cannot imagine living there if you have any alternative.
Clinton is actually quite nice. It's close enough to Conway for a run in for anything you need that would come from a little bit larger shopping area, but far enough away that you feel rural. I have no idea what the job market is. I have a relative who is employed part time by the city and he says it is somewhat of a closed community - the same families stay for years - but the whole area has been "discovered" too, by retirees. Hwy. 65 runs through town, which actually is used quite a bit by folks traveling from north central Arkansas.
Here's a little info from the City Data main page...it says the population is 2200...I think I'd go higher than that, I suspect these figures may be dated, but there are a number of very small towns sprinkled around Clinton so maybe I'm guessing high because I count those folks.
The Fayetteville Shale Play is going to change Clinton and surrounding areas for both better and worse in the coming years. Don't expect it to stay a bedroom community for Conway for long.
It has not changed in fifty years, and I would be surprised to see any rapid changes now. It really is out in the boonies, populated by poor, country folks. It is hardly a bedroom community. They do have a good doctor there, though.
New technology is enabling this long known resource to be extracted.
Potentially a LOT of jobs and population growth. Also, a LOT of potential for severe environmental damage.
Clinton is a small rural area and most families have lived there for generations. My family did and still does. I have seen posts describing residents as "poor country folks". That is a matter of opinion, however I can say definitively that anyone that graduated from Clinton H.S., had an education that is second to none in the country as far as public schools go.
The area in and around Clinton is lovely. There is Fairfiled Bay approximately 16 miles from Clinton, also Choctaw with it's lakes 5 miles south.
I will say there is not much opportunity in the Clinton area unless you are planning to start your own business. On the plus side, it is a wonderful area to retire or raise your children.
I agree with maniaclalake. It's a beautiful spot in the Ozarks. A quaint and friendly little town. I spent part of my childhood in Shirley, AR and recently returned to Clinton for a visit. I was pleasantly surprised to see the benches in front of stores still occupied with men drinking coffee early in the A.M. while their wives shopped!
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I've been through Clinton several times and always thought it looked like a nice, well-kept small town. I'm very partial to small towns. I have no personal experience with it, although I do know a couple who lives there and they love it. They are big horse people, so very country. There is a large western store in Clinton, if that tells you anything about the type of people around there. I bet they are very nice people....farmers and ranchers usually are.


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How I Met that Skank
May29 by Chado
My introduction to Ska came by way of Reggae and Rock-Steady. "Ska" for me means second-wave bands from England in the late 70s-80s: Specials, Selecter, (English) Beat, Madness etc. I became aware later of the originators of the sound, those bands from Jamaica in the late-50's through 60's who pioneered and refined Ska. I had heard skanking music before in a few pop songs such as Paul Simon's Mother and Child Reunion, J. Geils' Give It To Me, and 10CC's Dreadlock Holiday. But the real point of entry into appreciating Two-Tone Ska came from The Harder They Come soundtrack. Sometime in 1975 my mother said she had seen an interesting movie about Jamaican music. She is not much of a music fan, and belongs to the 50's generation, but somehow the film's soundtrack made an impression on her. She bought the album. I don't think she listened to it much, however—but I did. By now, Eric Clapton's pale version of I Shot the Sheriff was being played on commercial radio in the U.S a lot, and an unknown singer named Bob Marley had a song called Rastaman Vibration, heard on the airwaves as well. My friends and I pondered the strange message of Rastaman Vibration while skateboarding after school; we were 7th graders and none of us had any clue what the Jamaican guy with weird hair and accent was talking about. In the midst of the bicentennial summer, my family up and moved to live in East Africa due to my father's job.
During our years in Kenya, the only Reggae music available was The Harder They Come soundtrack album. I listened to it over and over, wondering about the odd patois English and the strange grammar, but enjoying it more and more, especially Sweet and Dandy by Toots and the Maytals. Ironically, few in East Africa were listening to Roots Reggae in 1976. Disco from Europe and America along with African pop ruled the Nairobi airwaves. Dreadlocks were reviled and officially discouraged by the government there at that time, and the only dreads ever seen were on beggars and psychotic street people's heads.
When I returned to the U.S in the late 70s, my old school friends were listening to BMW, especially Babylon by Bus. Punk rock came into the picture then, followed by New Wave with some reggae crossover; the Clash's (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais has a clumsy skank to it, Elvis Costello, Graham Parker and Joe Jackson had reggae songs in their repertoire. I began to like Reggae and listened to a wider variety of bands. I tuned in to listen to the Rockers show on 88.9 WERS from Emerson College every night during my last year of high school. I came to appreciate the variety of Reggae music.
One day in 1981, I dropped in on an old childhood friend from the neighborhood I had grown up in near Boston. When he came to the door, there was a blast of music from within. It was like nothing I had ever heard. He had the volume up quite high. It sounded like Reggae, but on steroids, sped up to a manic pace; yet it still had a one-drop skanking beat going on. It was a totally new sound to me and I could not place it. It sounded really good. It was probably the Beat doing Twist and Crawl.
Second-wave ska was there long before it found me in 1981.
Someone at my college bought the record Dance Craze and the music on that album induced us to start wearing highwater pants with bright red socks and shine our thrift-store shoes to shiny black. The ska craze lasted for most of Freshman year. I saw the English Beat live soon after that. As the Specials, Selecter and Beat released their subsequent albums the craze died down, but I still love that first Specials album. The original battered vinyl record is languishing in my closet even now, a holy relic of stupid youth. My love of second-wave Ska helped me to go back in time and appreciate Desmond Dekker, Rock-steady, and the Skatalites. Most of this was due to the album Intensified.
I am aware of third-wave Ska, and have heard a lot of nondescript "Ska/Punk" bands, but that music has never had the appeal for me that Two-Tone has. I do appreciate the revivalists of authentic Jamaican sound, and I even like some 90's spin offs like Sublime, No Doubt and the Supertones but I may simply be old for that cohort. Third-wave Ska sounds too hybrid to me. They get a skank going and then ruin it with fuzz guitars or rap monologs in silly sounding hoarse voices. The horns and the guitars don't mesh. A lot of it sounds juvenile in my opinion— and at least one other person sees exactly as I see it:
Most importantly I think those bands ultimately really tarnished the image of the scene. Nowadays ska is widely considered a joke genre, a clownish cartoonish farce. A music exclusively for middle school boys. Which is a shame, because in its 50+ year existence there has been some amazing music come out of this genre. There are still hundreds of bands around the world making great ska music, but most people are never going to give them a chance because they hear the label ska and instantly think of buffoonish kids in plaid sneakers, with checkered pants and fedoras playing rock music with out of tune horns.
( from a Reddit thread HERE )
I listen to Two-Tone music now and wonder why I was so caught up in it for a year or two. It is good music, don't get me wrong, but it's fairly basic dance music. The powerful draw of Ska to me in the 80's was a combination of several factors: the rebellious energy of the late teen years, the Two-Tone anti-racism message, and the cool retro style. An important aspect of all this is that it was completely separate from and at odds with the reigning pop culture of the day. It was not at all promoted by major media. There was also the Anglophile edge it had due to the fact that the bands were British, and that appealed to some American youth. There are pockets of Ska subculture all over the world since then. It was and is a tribal subculture. And some are still doing that scene very well indeed, skanking INTENSIFIED stylee !
This Ska testimony was inspired by the ranking Rudegirls and boys
over at REGGAE STEADY SKA. Go check out their site.
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2 comments on "How I Met that Skank"
A Frankie View says:
I love reading post like this, The Specials debut album was the first album I brought, and still listening to it 40 years on. The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Madness, Badmanners, UB40 was the music of my youth,
From these groups I found out about Bob Marley and Reggae it all its forms from roots, dub to SKa and lovers rock, and bands like the Clash. Then it went on from there in my musical adventure.
Also a fan of Babylon by Bus, great Live album.
Will be following.
Chado says:
Thanks for visiting and skanking to that One Drop, Frankie.
Sounds like we listened to much of the same music. Go Specials !