120 research outputs found
Jamie Whitten\u27s P.T. Barnum Roast (Part 1)
No full textJamie Whitten\u27s P.T. Barnum Roast (Part 1): introduction of Whitten while Dixie plays in the background; Donald Dawson\u27s tribute to Father Hartge; introductions of imminent individuals while guests eat; introduction of Major General Robert E. Lee Eaton to present charity check to Jamie Whitte
Vocal Health and Rehabilitation Curriculum: A Review of Selected Public Institutions in Higher Education
No full textVocal pedagogy courses and degrees in higher education are a great start for future voice teachers to gain knowledge and experience. The curriculum highlights technique well, but units on vocal health and rehabilitation tend to be omitted. In this study, the research examined colleges and universities that offer curricula on vocal health and/or rehabilitation in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The study investigated the layout and depth of the units offered. Professors participated in questionnaires as well as interviews to discuss the inner workings of their classes and to gain insight on the decisions behind the curricula. Data gathered was used to compare and contrast the curricula of the institutions to see if only vocal health is offered, only rehabilitation is offered, or both. It was found that vocal health was included in all schools interviewed, but only one included rehabilitation
The Role of Audience Reception Following the Publication of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"
No full textThe life of "To Kill a Mockingbird" is not dependent on the life of its reclusive author. Since its release in July of 1960, Harper Lee remained out of the public eye. The fame of the book was not perpetuated by Lee, but rather by its readers who sought to continually adapt it and express concern for its well-being when threatened by fan texts and "Go Set a Watchman" that altered perception of Mockingbird. This history of audience reception ventures to show the impact of devoted fans over the fifty-five plus years since the 1960 release of "To Kill a Mockingbird".No embargoAcademic Major: Englis
Exploring Perceptions of Career Growth and Employability Skills Outcomes of Career and Technical Education Program Concentrators and Completers
No full textCareer and Technical Education (CTE) is often misconstrued as a track pursued solely by non-college-bound learners, perpetuating a stigmatization of CTE courses among those unaware of the expansive opportunities they offer. This misperception can deter Local Education Agencies (LEAs) from offering programs that cater to the diverse needs of all students, and it may also discourage parents from encouraging their children to explore CTE. Commissioned by Advance CTE, focus groups have unveiled a different reality, showing that CTE benefits both students and parents. CTE participants expressed higher satisfaction with their education and better preparation for college and careers. However, there remains an awareness gap regarding the structure and delivery of CTE programs.
This study investigated the experiences of high school CTE Concentrators and Completers and the influence of CTE Programs of Study on their post-graduation career paths. This research assessed CTE graduates' perceptions of their preparedness in several key areas, including the subject matter curriculum, involvement in career and technical student organizations (CTSOs), access to facilities and technology, and work-based learning opportunities. Furthermore, the study examined the impact of employability skills development on career advancement and postsecondary program attainment, aligning with the Employability Skills Framework (ESF) developed by the U.S. Department of Education. The ESF encompasses social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making (Perkins Collaborative Resource Network, 2023). This study focused on Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 5,
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which emphasizes these areas and their importance in personal and collective goal achievement.
This research contributed to a deeper understanding of how high school CTE Programs of Study shape career trajectories and the perception of their impact. It also offered a cross-cultural perspective by analyzing the perceptions of a Hispanic subpopulation, shedding light on how the cultural context influences these views. Furthermore, this study focused on a subpopulation of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Programs of Study Concentrators and Completers, examining their perspectives on career growth and employability skills outcomes.
Ultimately, the findings of this study will be shared with Texas administrators, school counselors, CTE educators, and parents to raise awareness of the broad benefits of CTE for all students and their role in preparing them for immediate careers after high school. This research aims to help LEAs recognize the integration of employability skills within the CTE curriculum, highlighting the significance of these skills for students' future success.Embargo status: Restricted until 06/2027. To request the author grant access, click on the PDF link to the left
Perceived justice in email service recovery
No full textThis study adds to the limited research of service recovery in an online environment, drawing on data from Australia. It is perhaps the first non-US study of email service recovery as well as the first to apply a theoretical perspective - perceived justice - to email service recovery. The results of three annual studies resemble US results and support extending perceived justice to service recovery via email. The distributive elements of replying and offering compensation, the procedural element of answering completely, and the interactional element of thanking the customer showed significant positive relationships with customer satisfaction, positive word-of-mouth and repurchase intent. Perhaps most importantly for practitioners, the results of a stepwise regression showed that incorporating the simple phrase "thank-you" in the email reply was a strong predictor of successful email service recovery. Finally, this study found that response time might be less critical than previously thought
Physical activity for cancer patients
No full textCancer is an important cause of both morbidity and mortality, currently accounting for approximately 1 of every 4 deaths in North America.1,2 However, survival rates are continually increasing, as diagnostic and surgical techniques are improved and ever more effective local, regional, and systemic therapies are introduced. Approximately 66% of patients now live for at least 5 years following a first diagnosis of cancer, and more than 14.5 million North Americans live with such a history.1,2 Today’s family physician must thus be prepared not only to diagnose cancer, but also to provide appropriate lifestyle advice to manage the long-term consequences of cancer diagnosis and therapy.
There are diverse physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial responses to both the diagnosis and the treatment of cancer.3–8 The range of effects calls for a multidisciplinary approach, with physical activity (PA) and exercise training interventions increasingly becoming integral to long-term patient management. Conventional cancer therapies induce adverse symptoms, often with unfavourable lifestyle changes, including a decrease in habitual PA and weight gain.9 These changes have negative effects on patients’ quality of life and can limit their ability to undertake the activities of daily living. However, increasing evidence indicates that both of these adverse developments can be attenuated by participation in regular PA.5,6 On the basis of this burgeoning evidence base, several investigators and clinics have started to examine the important contribution of PA and exercise training to supportive care before, during, and following cancer therapy. In general, gains in cardiorespiratory fitness have been accompanied by decreased fatigue and enhanced overall quality of life.3–8 Cancer-specific, evidence-based assessments of the risks and benefits of PA are thus needed by family physicians, qualified exercise professionals, and other members of the allied health team.
This article provides an executive summary of findings from a systematic review of the cancer-specific literature,10 undertaken as one in a comprehensive series of analyses examining the risks of PA in patients with various chronic diseases. The information contained in this article forms the foundation for the newly created Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ+) and electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+).11 We briefly discuss PA risk assessment in patients with cancer based on currently available adverse event–related data, and introduce decision trees that facilitate clinical decision making for the family physician
How Can the Actuarial Reduction for Social Security Early Retirement Be Right?
No full textTraditionally Social Security's Normal Retirement Age has been 65, but for the last 45 years both men and women have had the option to claim benefits at the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) of 62. In exchange for claiming early, individuals receive a smaller monthly benefit. The legislation that established the EEA reduced benefits by 5/9 of 1 percent for each month before age 65, so that a person claiming at age 62 would face a 20 percent [(5/9)*36] reduction. This publication explains the factor of 5/9 and why it has remained constant since the establishment of the EEA.
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No full textThe directed evolution of biomolecules to improve or change their activity is central to many engineering and synthetic biology efforts. However, selecting improved variants from gene libraries in living cells requires plasmid expression systems that suffer from variable copy number effects, or the use of complex marker-dependent chromosomal integration strategies. We developed quantitative gene assembly and DNA library insertion into the Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome by optimizing an efficient single-step and marker-free genome editing system using CRISPR-Cas9. With this Multiplex CRISPR (CRISPRm) system, we selected an improved cellobiose utilization pathway in diploid yeast in a single round of mutagenesis and selection, which increased cellobiose fermentation rates by over 10-fold. Mutations recovered in the best cellodextrin transporters reveal synergy between substrate binding and transporter dynamics, and demonstrate the power of CRISPRm to accelerate selection experiments and discoveries of the molecular determinants that enhance biomolecule function
Pride and a Paycheck, Vol. 22, No. 3
No full textVol. 22, No. 3 issue of Pride and a Paycheck. This issue contains the articles "Essential Worker...Thank You!" by Kiara Alexis, "Working in an Age of Covid-19" by Jeanne Park, an article by Ellen Voie, "Drawing Young People to the Skilled Trades" by Allie Perez, "Labour Shortage Vs. Covid19" by Jamie McMillan, and "Black Folks Camp Too" by Kalin Thomas. This issue also contains a cartoon by Kahla Lichti, and poems by Darlene Glass, Sadie Wood, Jessie Lee Dziorney Lukash, Tony Lewis, and Dorothea Fleming.
Pride and a Paycheck is a free publication for tradeswomen and women who are thinking about entering blue collar trades. Started by Madeline Mixer in 1999, Pride and a Paycheck was initially funded through the San Francisco Foundation from funds created to support tradeswomen projects. Pride and a Paycheck includes photographs, stories, and poetry by tradeswomen themselves as well as tips from advocates who have been working to recruit women into careers. Pride and a Paycheck is edited by Sue Doro, retired Machinist, and author of “Blue Collar Goodbyes” , “Sugar String”, "Heart Home and Hard Hats", "Of Birds and Factories", and other books
Through a Psychological Lens: Analysis of Stigma Surrounding the Electronic Dance Music Community
No full textabstract: Electronic dance music (EDM) is a broad genre of music that, after gaining popularity, quickly became stigmatized. This study aimed to examine stigma associations of electronic dance music with substance abuse, cult-like devotion, and the inauthenticity of EDM fans. Further, this study intended to examine the positive aspects of tolerance, inclusivity, and authenticity associated with the electronic dance community. An online survey composed of 12 questions was administered to 876 students. The survey data was then analyzed and compared to the information gathered through a literature review. The major findings suggest that, when compared to other genres, there is a level of accuracy to the association of electronic dance music events with substance abuse, but not cult-like devotion or inauthenticity. The findings also suggest that there is no less inclusivity nor authenticity experienced at electronic dance music events compared to other genres. Another major finding is that the negative associations of electronic dance music were shared more often by those who have never attended such events. However, the positive associations were shared more often by those who have attended such events. These findings suggest that experiencing an electronic dance music event for oneself is important to understand the true nature of such events, for they have been shown to engender positive social values such as tolerance, inclusivity, and authenticity. (abstract
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