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Anxiety, Emetophobia and Depression

It's a vicious cycle. I spend every single day feeling sick with anxiety and being sick is also my biggest fear. I'm anxious about everything - I worry about every possible thing that somebody could worry about. I hate eating, it makes me feel sick. I hate going out. I hate working. I'm just so terrified about feeling or being sick in front of anybody. I'm depressed because no one understands or takes it seriously. My own parents don't really care. I feel like I have no friends. I dropped out of University last year because I just felt so isolated. There were so many excited 18-19 year olds but I just spent the whole time terrified that I would catch a stomach bug or see someone throw up if they were drinking and then there's this enormous pressure on young people to drink too - if you don't, you're made fun of and left out. I just want to enjoy my life now. I've had this phobia for as long as I can remember but it's been seriously effecting my day-to-day life for 2 years now.

On top of all this I have seriously low confidence and self esteem. I wasn't brought up very well (I won't go into that) but I just feel so helpless.

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Hi there,

I feel much the same as you, I've just finished my second year of uni now and it hasn't lived up to what I was expecting. I feel like I can't get involved with other people because I'm always afraid of something. I'm sorry to hear that you had to drop out. Have you seen a GP or a therapist? I think this might help, even if you don't see improvements straight away I've found that it's so comforting just to speak to someone that understands the problem and knows how it affects you. I've been scared of being sick and seeing someone else being sick for as long as I can remember too, it's so difficult to explain to people how absolutely terrifying it is, especially those who don't give a second thought to throwing up after too many drinks, I'm too scared to even have one glass of alcohol nowadays.

I think the best thing is to find someone who you can talk to and who will support you. I'm lucky to have a boyfriend who I now live with, last year we lived at opposite ends of London and it caused all sorts of problems when I would call him and beg that he would come over to look after me becuase I was so scared of being sick. I'm sure lots of people using this forum will understand how you feel and you'll have them to talk to :)

Hope you're feeling better soon,

Devan x

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I think we must be the same age then if you've just finished your second year ... I'm 20.

I was going to start therapy at my last university but I had to wait for weeks and I just felt like I couldn't stick it out anymore so when I came home I registered with a new GP and he referred me to a therapy company thing but they only put me on a waiting list, which I've been on for 5 months now without hearing anything.

Yeah everything about it scares me - seeing other people, smelling it, being around someone who is or has been ill, and being sick myself. I barely eat anything these days. I've got a job now and we've had a couple of people throw up on the shopfloor and now I can't walk down those aisles.

I also have a really supportive boyfriend. I don't know how he puts up with me really because I rely on him a lot to take care of me but we've been doing long distance for the past year because he went to Surrey University and I live up near Liverpool! He makes me feel so much safer.

It's so nice knowing that there are people out there that understand. I think this website will be a sort of therapy for me. :)

Hi SK92. You are not alone in this - I am now 31 and have been battling emetophobia since I was very litte. No idea how or why it started. It's got worse as I've got older - I did make it through 5 years at uni. As a result of my emetophobia I also strugle with anxiety and speaking to my doctor was the best thing I ever did. My doctor was very understanding and suggested a range of things to try. I had hypnotherapy counselling and accupuncture and I also tak enatural products to improve my IBS which often leaves me feeling sick. All helped in their own way at but I have recently had a setback and so the doc has prescribed me citralopram to help. Only been on them just over a week and dealing with some of the side effects at the moment but feeling positive for the future.

I strongly advise you talk to your GP and ask about counselling. Emetophobia is incredibly common and there's lots of help out there if you ask. Don't be embarassed or nervous and feel free to contact me if you want someone to speak to. x

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I'm so scared of it dominating the rest of my life. Doctors I've spoken to have been really unsupportive and acted like they don't believe me really and I think that's because of my age. I was 19 when I last spoke to one (20 now) so a lot of doctors think you're just after attention if you say you're depressed with an extreme phobia.

I think I might have given myself IBS with stressing so much all of the time but because I'm so terrified of being sick there are only certain foods which I deem as "safe" and so my diet is really bad, which in turn would make the IBS worse and make me feel sicker. If that makes sense?

I might be starting over again at University in September so I'm hoping to get some counselling then but they only offer 5 sessions and I don't want to be stuck on an NHS waiting list for years. (I'm currently on one and I've been on it for 5 months)

Thanks very much for your words :) It's so good knowing I'm not the only one who is like this and there are other people that really understand what it's like.

Hi sk92 yes me to my emetophobia started 7years ago I really don't know why I was fine before never thought twice about it my doctor thinks its my need to be in control I do suffer from anxiety and have recently started Cymbalta plus anti sickness drugs I used to work in a children's shop and had to be signed off. It's only me being sick though I can cope with any other people being sick as long as I cannot catch it I know worse things can happen rationally but to me it's,like death keep going though thinking of,you x

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Yeah I think control is a small part of it. It's a part of my life that I can't control so it terrifies me. So is Cymbalta an anti-depressent? I'm never actually sick, I just feel it. I've tried calming tablets and I've tried wearing anti-sickness travel bands but so far nothing has worked. My driving instructor has tried to get me into tapping too, which admittedly works a little but only temporarily because i'm distracted from feeling sick whilst doing it but I'm only distracted when I do it because I feel so silly doing it!

I can't cope with any form of sick. I don't know how you managed to work in a children's shop! You must be brave haha. If I've been around someone who's been sick, I'll panic for at least 2 weeks afterwards that I've caught there germs!

Thank you for your words. It's good knowing there are other people like me that understand :)

Gosh, I thought I was the only one. I'm exactly like you. I've just finished college/sixth form and my friends have just got into their chosen uni's and will be going in September. I honestly don't know what to do with myself anymore. I definitely don't want to go to University (for basically the same reasons you mentioned), I also don't want to go back to college, and I kind of want a job but the jobs I would like either have no vacancies or need qualifications.

I also have no self esteem or confidence and, although my issue is social anxiety, a major branch of my SA is emetephobia/being sick in public. I feel ill everywhere I go.

I don't really know what to say as 'try and get through it' is the most common comment and it doesn't help much. But know you aren't alone. Like comments above say, try and get someone to understand and help as much as possible. :)

Hope you feel better soon and sorry I'm not much help. x

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University is so scary for people like us especially if you can't get an en-suite room. Try not to let it hold you back though. I think i'm going back to University this September and I'm just going to stick it out this time! You can get therapy pretty quickly at Uni, which is one benefit. Although, maybe you should consider taking a year out and trying to get some help before you give it a go :) If you've got supportive parents you should go private because you'll get help so much quicker!

People everywhere get sick. If you get a job, other employees or staff will be sick. It's something that we just can't get away from unfortunately. I mean, that's one of the worst things about having this phobia. At least people who are scared of heights can just avoid heights - we can't avoid sickness.

Yeah I think I have some form of social anxiety too because I am also terrified of other people seeing me throw up. I feel ill everywhere I go too and I hate even just feeling ill around other people in case they think I'm totally miserable and hate me.

It's horrible worrying about everything all the time isn't it? No, you were a great help thank you. It's great knowing that there are other people who understand me.

Thanks everyone for your replies, it's so nice knowing that there are people out there that understand. I've replied to you all individually (or at least I think I have ... I'm new to this site). It's good to know I'm not alone :) x

Dealing with this kind of conundrum is really tough. Get yourself a kechara healing chakras to strengthens your mental and physical well being.

im 38 an ur so young, dont drink it will make it worse, iv got funny vision from it its horrible, have cbt, good luck

Hi there - I never realised that emetophobia is so common, I had it for DECADES and thought I was the only one, until I worked with a very "together" young woman who finally confessed she had it!! My fear wasn't so much being sick/seeing others be sick - I used to get (well, still do!) mega panic attacks, which took the form, among other things, of making me feel/be sick, and I was CONVINCED I was going to choke on my own vomit and die! A counsellor who worked out of a different surgery to mine virtually "cured" that bit by asking all the GPs in that practice if this was possible, and they all replied No, it's impossible for a conscious person to choke on their own vomit. That worked - it wouldn't have worked if my own GPs had told me, cos I would just have thought they were "humouring" me! :(

However, to get to the real problem - it is SO common, the NoPanic organisation have produced a DVD about it. It's based on "exposure" therapy, so it might not be easy - I never plucked up the courage to try it, but my colleague did and said it was good. Might be worth a try? Go to:

Hope this helps, but DO see your GP and say you need counselling or some more help.

good luck

Rose x

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The thought of exposing myself to it is terrible though. I can't stand anything to do with it. I don't know if i'd rather just live with it than go through that. :(

Hi guys, I'm Devon and I'm 20 years old. I suffer from Emetophobia as well. I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. When I have an attack of any kind, it causes an unexplainable feeling in my throat that makes me feel like I am going to be sick, so it intensifies my panic, which intensifies the sick feeling, so as you can see it's a never ending cycle that I can't control. I just want to ask you all, is there any specific thing that you do that helps you get rid of that feeling? I'm so desperate and terrified because it's happening to me as I'm typing this. I was just recently put in the hospital for dehydration and starvation ketoacidosis because I haven't been eating. I haven't been eating because of my constant panic attacks. While in the hospital I was prescribed a lot of medicines with take time to start working. But I'm desperate right now. Please, if anyone has any tips I would be so thankful to hear them. I am so so so sorry that you all also have to deal with this as well. It does comfort me a little to know that I am not alone. When some people find out that this is an issue for me, they look at me as though I'm making it up or it isn't real. When, it is 100% real! I hope everyone finds a way to live their lives to the fullest instead of in debilitating fear. This battle takes time, but I know we can all overcome it. People who have any form of anxiety are amoung the strongest people that I know. I hope everyone has a relaxing night.

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Data on COVID-19 & Vitamin D Levels

Let’s look at some of the first data to be published on COVID-19 severity and Vitamin D levels. *Grassroots Health is the sponsor of this data.

I’ve stated this through my career as a chiropractor – Vitamin D is essential and necessary to have to help maintain a healthy immune response.

Grassroots Health presented data from 212 COVID-19 patients who had been hospitalized in three separate hospitals in Southern Asia. This is the first published data comparing the severity of symptoms to vitamin D serum levels.

Cases were all confirmed for COVID-19 and were grouped as follows:

  1. Mild – presenting with mild clinical symptoms and no diagnosis of pneumonia
  2. Ordinary – presenting with fever, respiratory symptoms, and a confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia
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Vitamin D levels were grouped as follows:

  1. Normal – vitamin D level of 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L) or above
  2. Insufficient – vitamin D level between 21-29 ng/ml (51-74 nmol/L)
  3. Deficient – vitamin D level below 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/L)

The findings concluded that of all the 212 cases was 24ng/ml vitamin D average.

Of all COVID-19 cases

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  • 56 (26%) were categorized as severe, with an average vitamin D level of 21 ng/ml (53 nmol/L)
  • 48 (23%) were critical, with an average vitamin D level of 17 ng/ml (43 nmol/L)
  • 86% of all cases among patients with normal vitamin D levels were mild, while 73% of cases among patients with vitamin D deficiency were severe or critical
  • For each standard deviation increase in vitamin D level, the odds of having a mild case compared to a severe case were 7.94 times more, and the odds of having a mild case compared to a critical case were 19.61 times more
  • All outcomes were statistically significant

This gives us insight on the evidence that Vitamin D supplementation could reduce risk of the flu, and Covid-19 infections/deaths.

Now let’s talk Vitamin D

Taking the right amount of Vitamin D gives your immune system the nutrients and strength it needs to support you and protect you against unnecessary diseases.  Dr. Jen’s edit for this article is as follows: The target Vitamin D level for optimal health is 65-70, as you can see in the article above–their target levels are quite old and very low for optimal health.

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Vampire Academy – Review

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Book 1 in the Vampire Academy series
Genre: YA urban fantasy, paranormal
Pages: 332
Format: paperback
Source: bought
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I did it, guys! I finally read Vampire Academy! *throws party* In all seriousness, though, I really enjoyed it, even though I did have a couple of issues.

the plot

This book has to be one of, if not the most, unique takes on vampires I’ve ever read. It was also really easy to learn and understand. Moroi are mortal vampires, often royal, that can use elemental magic. Dhampirs are human-vampire hybrids with heightened senses that guard the Moroi from the Strigoi, the immortal evil vampires. However, I will say that in the first, maybe, ten chapters, there was a bit of info-dumping. It wasn’t too bad, but it was there. 😉

I also want to mention that initially, I thought a boarding school for vampires would make for a read even cheesier than some with boarding schools for humans. I was pleasantly surprised by how wrong I was. Yes, there was typical high school drama, but the stakes were raised (no pun intended) considerably and the drama turned into something much worse and far more interesting. 😀

the characters

Rose is one of my new favorite characters. I love her sassy, snarky, impulsive attitude, and her dedication to protecting Lissa. She has a tough time in the second half of this book, and I have to admire the way she handled it all. Even though she’s fighting a fair amount of inner troubles, she acts confident and doesn’t let anyone see or let it knock her down. I find characters like her (*cough*Aelin*cough*) difficult to dislike. 😀

I also really liked Lissa. She was having entirely different struggles, being a royal, and having powers no one else knew of. When she was having an especially rough time dealing with her emotions, she cut herself. I think Richelle did very well incorporating something so humane into what’s ultimately a paranormal/fantasy, and making it so I pitied Lissa. With all of this weighing her down, she had moments where she let her abilities get the better of her, and I was cheering for her whenever she recovered each time. 🙂

Then there’s Dimitri. Reading the descriptions of him, I think I found a trend within Richelle’s writing — guys in their early/mid-twenties with longer, dark or relatively dark hair that’s kept in a ponytail. Cedric from The Glittering Court is described similarly when first introduced. XD That aside, I did like Dimitri. He seems at first like any other guy in a book like this: silent, kind of broody, and an epic, admired fighter. But as I continued reading, I realized his character went deeper, and there was a reason behind him putting on the persona he did. I can’t say a lot without the risk of spoilers, but I can say that I found him to be a very respectable male lead.

the setting

In the very first chapter, Rose and Lissa have escaped the Academy and reside in Portland, Oregon. But then they’re caught, and taken back to the school in Montana. I think that’s a bit of a trend, for secret boarding schools to be in secluded, wilder areas like Montana, but I don’t mind too much. The descriptions were detailed but slight, giving readers enough to picture the school but also leaving bits to their imaginations. Personally, I liked to imagine it the way I would imagine a college campus. Despite the drama within, I can say I did like this particular boarding school. 😉

the relationships

I loved Rose and Lissa’s friendship. It was fierce, strong, and unwavering, and it had been since they were in kindergarten. I absolutely love friendships like that, especially between two girls, since more often than not junior high or high school pries them apart. In this book, though, that wasn’t the case. They had a few spats, as any friends would, but always recovered from them. I mean, their friendship is so strong that the entire story basically revolves around it, and I think that’s something that books could use more of. Kudos to Richelle for writing such an amazing, realistic friendship. 😀

Now this next bit might shock you: I didn’t like the romance in this book. But hear me out. Rose has a crush on Dimitri, and he seems to have similar feelings, even though he doesn’t appear to at first. Normally I would ship them, but I had an issue with the age difference. Rose is 17 and Dimitri is 24, and I find the possibility of a relationship between them disturbing because of that. It just feels wrong, even to a hopeless romantic like me. They’ve both come to terms with the fact that it can’t happen and I’m thankful for that, but with five more books, I’m not sure it will last. ^.^

the twists

I don’t think there were any major twists in the first half of this book, but I was okay with that because desire to know what happened next kept me turning pages anyway. In the second half, though, everything went down. Whereas before I had wanted to know what was going on, this time I had needed to. And in the last few chapters, things were absolutely crazy. It was an adrenaline rush even for me, as a reader, and even though everything seemed to be calm, I know better. There are five more books in this series, so a lot more is going to happen. 😀

I enjoyed Vampire Academy much more than I’d ever imagined I would. I didn’t like the initial bit of info-dumping and I found the idea of a romance between Rose and Dimitri disturbing, but regardless, I’ll be picking up the sequel as soon as possible. 😉

my rating: 4½ out of 5 stars

Have you read this book? Is it on your TBR? If you have read it, what did you think? I’d love to know! 🙂

I’m off to *finally* start To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han. *celebrates* I hope you’re all having an epic day/night! ❤

Until next time…

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15 thoughts on “Vampire Academy – Review

  1. I love this book. And I believe that Rose Hathaway may just be my spirit animal.

    Love this review. I definitely agree with you about originally thinking that it would be cheesy because it was set in a boarding school. I thought that it would be simple teenage drama, but Richelle Mead does a wonderful job with this series. And yes, this is probably my favourite book about vampires. I have read so many books with vampires (Twilight, Vampire Diaries, Vampire Beach, etc.) and this would have to be the most original.

    Again, awesome review! 🙂

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  2. I really should read this book. My friend had two copies last year and gave me one of them, and I still haven’t read it. I don’t really like vampire books that much anyway, but I made the mistake of seeing the movie before. Well, part of the movie, because I couldn’t finish it I found it that cringey. I know I shouldn’t judge a book by it’s movie but it’s hard when you’re hesitant in the first place haha! I’m glad you enjoyed it though 😀

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  3. I have literally heard so many things about this series, it is unreal!! They are either extremely positive things, or they are pretty much all negative – there seems to be no middle ground 😂😂 I may pick up a copy just to make my own mind up!!

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  4. I’m so glad you enjoyed this. It was one my favourite series as a teenager. The series get so much better and Rose & Dimitri are just 😍. Hope you enjoy the rest.

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Windows 10 comes with a lot of features that help boost your productivity. One of those is the ability to split the screen in Windows 10 with very little effort.

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How to Split the Screen in Windows 10

The fastest way to split your screen is to grab one window and slide it to one edge of your screen (the left or right). This will automatically size the window to fill only half the screen.

In the other half of the screen, you’ll see all of your current open windows. You can select one to fill the other half of the screen.

In just a few clicks, you’ve split the screen. You can still resize these windows if you want them to fill three-quarters and one-quarter of the screen. You aren’t limited to making the split-screen half-and-half.

If you prefer using your keyboard to do this:

  1. Select the first window, then select the Windows key.
  2. Press the Left or Right arrow key.
  3. This will fill the left or right half of the screen with the window you’ve selected.
  4. Repeat this process for a second window but select the other Left or Right key to fill the other half of the screen.

How to Split Your Screen in Four Windows

You aren’t limited to a 50/50 screen split either. You can split a screen four ways by combining the process above with a second click of the up or down arrow.

Here’s how it works.

Repeat the process above, but after selecting the Left key, follow it by the Up or Down arrow key to move the window to the upper or lower corner of that side of the screen.

Repeat this with additional screens, pressing Windows-Left-Down, Windows-Right-Up and Windows-Right-Down to fill the other corners of the screen.

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How to Enable Windows Snap Assist

If you find that Windows Snap Assist isn’t working at all for you and you’ve made sure you’ve installed the latest Windows Updates, you may need to enable the Snap Assist feature.

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Use Third-Party Apps to Split Screen in Windows 10

Before Microsoft updated Windows Snap Assist with additional features (like allowing splitting windows across four quadrants of the screen), there were a lot of apps that provided that functionality.

Many of those apps really aren’t necessary anymore, but a few do extend the features beyond those currently offered by Windows 10 Snap Assist.

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1. GridMove

When you install GridMove, it basically enhances Windows Snap assist by letting you choose from different templates for the snap areas.

After installation, just right click on the app icon in the taskbar and select Templates to see a list of templates you can choose from.

When you slide a window to any edge of the screen, GridMove takes over and displays an orange grid. Just slide the window into any of those boxes and it’ll fill that box to the edges.

You can repeat this for as many windows as you like until all of the GridMove boxes are filled.

GridMove also works on multiple monitors, so you’ll see available boxes across all your screens that you can move the window to.

2. AquaSnap

The multitasking app called AquaSnap offers a variety of useful windows snap features included with its free version.

Install the app and you’ll see the icon appear at the lower right corner of the task bar. Right-click the icon so access the Settings area.

You can change a lot about how windows appear (transparent or otherwise), and how windows will snap when you adjust them to any edge of the screen.

However, by default, the app will do the job well. Just grab any window you want to snap and slide it to any edge or corner of the screen.

You’ll see a small icon appear showing you how the window will snap. Corners will snap the window to a quarter size at that corner of the screen. Side or top snaps will fill that half of the screen with that window.

This saves a bit of time over the Windows option since you don’t have to use any keyboard keys. It also only requires one mouse movement rather than several mouse movements and keyboard clicks to adjust to the corners of the screen.

Split Screen in Windows 10 However You Like

The apps listed above are two free apps that can enhance the snap assist feature in Windows 10. Most of the other apps on the market are not free, and for most people the additional features aren’t really worth the extra cost.

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Poopie Doopie You so Loopie

That title is a snippet of roadside bathroom graffiti that my hero Stephen King immortalised.

We don’t have a fan-vent in our bathroom. Well, we do, but it is a very current work in progress and it literally doesn’t have a current as of yet. So whenwe bathe, the tiny room gets all steamed up. Since I have plants in there that I don’t want the cats to eat, the only ventilation is to open the small top window.

Himself had a shower on Tuesday morning, and when I got home that evening I immediately saw this on our shower curtain:

That looks like bird-poop to me! All we can figure is that a small bird came in through the open window, perched on the curtain rail long enough to stain the curtain forever, and got back out. Without knocking anything over in a panic, which is pretty impressive!

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  1. What I think is fascinating in all this is the bravery of the bird, going inside a home with your wonderful playful and active cats. I bet on realizing the mistake the bird pooped and rushed from the home vowing to look in the windows first next time. 🙂 Hugs

  2. Are you telling me a bird came in *while he was in the shower*, perched and did its business, and got out again without him noticing? And, while I think of it, without him noticing the poop on the curtain when he got out of the shower? (Although the latter is male-pattern mess blindness, isn’t it?)

  3. In warmer weather, I like to keep my cottage doors open so I can get a breeze though the screens. But now and then some animal will come right up to the screens to see what’s going on with me. I’ve had cats, dogs, squirrels, and one raccoon do it.

  4. Before the Windows were updated a few years ago we had birds sitting on the tops when they were open.
    I know a few of them flew in as we often got feathers in the sink and floor

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Neurological Diseases: Nutritional Therapies

All about the nutritional therapies to prevent or relieve neurological disorders:

  • Neurotransmitters: Which ones (from serotonin to dopamine, GABA, adrenaline, and many more), deficiencies, urinary neurotransmitter tests, association with hormone deficiencies, therapies (Products, doses, overdose signs, etc.).
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Gain insight into the neurotransmitter system and neurological disorders and on how nutritional supplements may improve them. Useful and possibly indispensable information for physicians who treat neurotransmitter and neurological disorders.

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Is Pest Control really as expensive as we think it is - HiCare

Is Pest Control really as expensive as we think it is?

Wanting pest control for your home often means one of two things:

  • You believe in ‘Prevention is better than cure’
  • You have a pest infestation already brewing at home

In both cases, you would ideally call the pest exterminators. These guys have one job and that is to rid your home of pests or potential pests. However, here in India, we often find families and companies shying away from pest control. Why do you ask? Well, there are multiple reasons include social embarrassment and safety concerns. However, today we’re going to talk about another main reason for people avoiding pest control servicesPRICES!

Myths busted about pest control prices

When you read that, it makes you think, “Is pest control expensive?” Well, this is a common misconception that exists among the masses. However, it isn’t really expensive at all. At least at HiCare, the prices of pest control and home hygiene services are extremely reasonable. The company cares for homes across India, irrespective of the size of your pockets. With prices surging and inflation across every other product and service in India, something like pest control should never be expensive.

Why? Because pest control deals with the safety and health of your homes. Only healthy homes can be happy and functioning homes. HiCare has recognized this fact and has slowly become India’s most reputed and trustworthy pest control brand, primarily because of its economical prices. Whether it’s a cockroach treatment or mosquito control treatment, we provide the most competitive rates in the market.

Just in case you beg to differ, HiCare continuously has running offers and discounts to bring down these prices even further. That’s not it. They even offer the EMI facility on major pest treatments, which goes to show much much the company stresses the need for healthy homes across the country. Still, the general thought is that pest control is expensive!

You decide – Are these services expensive?

Below is a lowdown on the rates of every major HiCare pest control service provided, along with the difference home hygiene products they have on offer. Once you see this, we’re sure you’ll agree that HiCare is the most competitive pest controller. At least when it comes to prices. See here:

  • Home Deep Cleaning packages – Starting at just ₹3,239.
  • Cockroach Control – Starting at just ₹4,905.
  • Termite Treatment – Starting at just ₹4,500.
  • Bedbug Control – Starting at just ₹3,690.
  • Dengue Mosquito Treatment – Starting at just ₹1,395.
  • Wood Borer Treatment – Starting at just ₹2,610.
  • Air Purifiers – Starting at just ₹23,741.
  • Bird Spikes – Starting at just ₹2,300.

There might be a handful of pest control companies in India that offer prices lower than this. However, there’s a vast difference when it comes to quality and the actual delivery of the services. For one, HiCare is among very few licensed and certified pest controllers in India. This radically changes many aspects to your pest treatment including safety with regards to the gels, sprays and chemicals being used.

Why Choose HiCare?

Being India’s only HACCP Certified Pest Service Provider and also being a part of the NPMA (National Pest Management Association) speaks a lot about the quality of the company. The reputed Bayer chemicals are used. This avoids unnecessary complications and side-effects that arise due to the use of bad chemicals. Unlicensed pest control companies tend to resort to such chemicals in order to bring down their rates and entice customers.

Coming back to the prices HiCare offers its users, we also happen to offer further discounts. Since everyone’s going digital, we decided to do so as well. Pay using your card, net banking or other online payments, and you receive another 10% off on the service requested.

Once you’ve read all of this, you surely can’t still be doubtful about whether pest control in India is expensive. Surely, we’ve answered your questions now. Come to think of it, does the health of your family ever really have a price tag attached to it? Pests can affect your homes, furniture, walls, kitchens, pets, children, senior members of a family, and even your mental health.

Bed bugs, mosquitoes, cockroaches and others cause sleepless nights and even diseases, depending on the infestation level. At this point in time, it’s your decision to play it smart and choose HiCare. You may end up paying a few more bucks than you would at local, unlicensed pest controllers. However, we can give you guarantees and assurances that they would never be able to. It’s not for nothing that over 10 Lakh satisfied customers would recommend HiCare, residing all over this country.

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Question: Is Walmart Wholesale Or Retail?

What are the best wholesale sites to buy from?

5 Best Wholesale Directory Sites for Your Store in 2020.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Hasan Nasir.

WholesaleCentral. is a B2B wholesale directory that facilitates both wholesale suppliers and retailers.

Who currently owns Home Depot?

MRO company Interline Brands (now The Home Depot Pro) is also owned by The Home Depot, with 70 distribution centers across the United States….The Home Depot.The Home Depot corporate headquarters in AtlantaNet incomeUS$11.24 billion (2019)Total assetsUS$51.24 billion (2019)Total equityUS$3.12 billion (2019)16 more rows

Does Walmart own Costco?

Costco is an independent, publicly traded retailer. Sam’s Club is a subsidiary of Walmart.

What defines a retailer?

A retailer is a person or business that you purchase goods from. Retailers typically don’t manufacture their own items. They purchase goods from a manufacturer or a wholesaler and sell these goods to consumers in small quantities.

Is Cosco owned by China?

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Beijing, was a Chinese state-owned multinational transportation services conglomerate.

Is Walmart a retailer?

Walmart Inc. ( /ˈwɔːlmɑːrt/; formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.

Is Home Depot a wholesaler or retailer?

The Home Depot can be classified as a corporate chain because it has migrated to multiple states and countries and is a large, department store type retailer that offers its customers a wide assortment of product offerings that can be consistently found and priced throughout any of its retail locations.

Is Costco a retailer or a wholesaler?

Costco, in full Costco Wholesale Corporation, American operator of discount stores of the type known as warehouse clubs or wholesale clubs, in which bulk quantities of merchandise are sold at deeply discounted prices to club members who pay an annual membership fee. It is one of the largest retailers in the world.

Why is wholesale better than retail?

In general, when selling retail, you sell the product for a higher price per unit than wholesale. … As a retailer, you have control over your product, when it’s sold, where it’s sold and for how much it’s sold. You also have the ability to interact with your customers one-on-one and receive their feedback in real time.

Is selling wholesale worth it?

The main advantage of going wholesale is that it is an easy way to grow the business as long as there is a demand for it. With existing know-how, equipment and clientele, selling wholesale on the side of a business is just an extra step that does not involve too much risk.

What percentage of retail is Walmart?

When it comes to consumer spending, Walmart accounts for 3.4 percent overall and 10.2 percent for retail. That’s up from 9.6 percent in Q1 2020, but roughly even with 2016. Bottom line: In 2019, Amazon accounted for 6.8 percent of total retail spend, while Walmart grabbed 8.9 percent.

Is Costco owned by Chinese?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (trading as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. … Costco’s worldwide headquarters are in Issaquah, Washington, an eastern suburb of Seattle.

Is Walmart a wholesale store?

Hereof, does Walmart have wholesale? Both, but mostly retail. You can buy wholesale, but you would have to talk to a store manager to try and work out a deal that is satisfactory to both you and the store. But any wholesale price you get from Walmart will not be the same price if you bought from Walmart’s wholesalers.

What is the difference between wholesale and retail?

The primary difference between wholesale and retail is that the former is a business-to-business model and the latter a business-to-consumer model. In a wholesale model, you don’t sell products directly to consumers. … In a retailing model, you obtain products from a distributor and sell products directly to consumers.

What is the price difference between wholesale and retail?

Wholesale refers to the sale of products in large amounts, at a cheap price. The method of selling to end buyers in a small amount with a lot of profit is called Retail. 2. Wholesale prices of goods are cheaper than the retails.

Is Walmart the top retailer?

Walmart describes itself as the “largest retailer in the world.” The company says it employs 2.2 million people, including 1.5 million in the U.S. It’s the largest employer in the Fortune 500. … The company says it serves more than 260 million customers each week.

Is Amazon a retailer?

Amazon is a massive online retailer that has a market capitalization as of June 2018 that is in excess of $268 billion U.S. As well as being an online retailer, Amazon allows for individuals and business to sell and display products for sale on line.

Why are Costco prices so low?

At the end of the day, Costco’s prices are low for one reason: because leadership demands that they stay that way. The average markup on a Costco item is just 11%, Fortune reports. For comparison, the average markup at Walmart is 24%.


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The Roots, Booker T rocks to Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything”

After much success with John Legend on the collaborative ’70’s soul tribute Wake Up!, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and the Roots are continuing to stoke the fire with legendary Stax Records organist Booker T. Jones – the captain of the hit-making M.G.’s. The two worlds come together on a very soulful Stax-sounding instrumental of Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything;” taken from the best-selling 1998 debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

Jones’ forthcoming disc, the second on the Anti- label is entitled The Road From Memphis and will feature collaborations with Lou Reed, Sharon Jones, Yim Yames from My Morning Jacket and Matt Berninger of the National.

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Higher Education in the United States: An Encyclopedia
Forest and Kinser, eds. 2 Volumes: ABC-CLIO, 2002

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Topic Themes included Author
Academic advising taking right courses, poor vs. good advising, role of faculty vs. separate office

Margaret King
Schenectady County Community College

Academic freedom history of, support for and against, relationship to 1st amendment, examples of famous legal cases (e.g., Jeffries) M. Christopher Brown
Penn State University
Academic Leadership
presidents, senior staff – the trouble with academic leadership, tension vs. traditional collegial history, faculty role in leadership

Peter Eckel
American Council on Education

Academic press

role of university press as gatekeeper for knowledge distribution; current pressures to make money Peter Givler
Academic Support Programs, centers, approaches to (incl. Peer tutoring), history of, political ideals behind Frank Christ
Access Relevant policies and legislation; philosophy and goals behind (social, economic); open admissions; current issues; emerging role of distance ed Greg Anderson
Columbia University
Accountability for how institutions use resources; focus on assessment, more effective production of desired outcomes; Linda Johnsrud and Joanne Gisselquist
University of Hawaii
Accreditation*** include both regional and specialized; history; challenges to accreditation’s legitimacy

Judith Eaton.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Administration – Academic Dean, Dept. Chair, other common titles and their responsibilities; preparation for professional career in this field James Bess
Amherst, Massachusetts
Administration – general what is a bursar? registrar? provost? Other common titles and their responsibilities; preparation for Bob Dixon
Administration – Student Affairs residence hall types, programs; preparation for professional career in this field John Mueller
private counselors; Kaplan, test prep companies; criteria, limitations; need-blind admissions; selectivity; early decision Joyce Smith
Adult Learning   Stephen Brookfield
University of St. Thomas
Adult Students Demographics and issues Carol Kasworm
North Carolina State University

Advanced placement

refer to College Board; history of; current issues Patricia Maloney
American Council on Education
Affirmative Action History, impact, support for/opposition to Ben Baez
Georgia State University
African American Studies Bruce Anthony Jones
African Americans in Higher Education Stafford Hood
Arizona State University
Alternative Providers of Higher Education Non-traditional institutions, organizations Jeffrey Sun
Columbia University
Alumni influence of; donations, fundraising issues Pamela Eddy
Michigan State University
American Association of University Professors influence of; policies; history of; current issues Mary Bergin
American Association of University Professors
American Council on Education influence of; policies; history of; current issues Laura Saiya
American Council On Education
Articulation community college transfer; state system common numbering systems, etc.; example of California and Florida system approaches Barbara Townsend
University of Missouri
Asian American Studies L. Ling-chi Wang University of California, Berkeley
Asian Americans in Higher Education L. Ling-chi Wang University of California, Berkeley
Assessment – student learning theories of, methods of; contested validity (ideas of portfolio, etc.); also discuss peer assessment Thomas Angelo
University of Akron and
James JF Forest,
U.S. Military Academy

Associate Degree

Development, transferability, terminal, changing interest in, as a credential for the workforce as compared to HS Diploma David Pierce
American Association of Community Colleges
Associations DC establishment, other membership organizations within higher ed Connie Cook
importance of, culture of “big sports”, NCAA, varsity, intercollegiate big-time vs. intramural, table listing all regional conferences Doug Toma
University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor’s Degree

describe various kinds, changing interest in, as a credential for the workforce as compared to HS Diploma

Kelly Maxwell
University of Michigan

Bayh-Dole Act Roger Geertz Gonzales
Penn State University
Campus Climate Measuring, impact on faculty and student life Adrianna Kezar
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education
Career preparation Purpose of education, changing emphasis toward Melora Sundt
University of Southern California
Carnegie Classification List, definitions, history of its development, future developments Alex McCormack
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Ceremonies and traditions Includes commencement, convocation, baccalaureate, graduation, other events as well as robes, Latin, other symbolic stuff Robert Kelly
Collaborative Education Descriptions and definition, role in curricular design and innovation Ted Panitz
College Board Description, history and functions Chris Chaves
Community Colleges History and development, issues relating to access and completion; “cooling out” debate Kevin Dougherty
Columbia University
Community Relations Town-gown issues, involvement in community Ron Singleton
Community Service Students completing, curricular and extracurricular dimension Dean McGovern
University of Montana
Competency-based education History, purpose, and current demand, business interest in, curricular reformer interest in Xin Wang
Competition Between institutions for resources, students, general prestige, faculty raids, financial aid incentives Michael Mills
University of South Florida
Consumerism Students and parents perspective toward the institution; “shopping by fax” for best fin aid deal Edwin Mays
Continuing education Role in community outreach, place of access for non-traditional students

Peter Cookson and Katie Embree
Columbia University

Co-op programs Work experience programs for students, Cincinnati model, Antioch model, others? Debbie Blanke and Dana Christman
Core curriculum Definitions of, role in the curriculum Dmitry Suspitsin
Penn State University
Crime Occurrence on campus, policy issue, types of crime, (cross ref. w/Student Right to Know act)

Melora Sundt
University of Southern California

Critical thinking As outcome of education, strategies, measuring, defining Dmitry Suspitsin
Penn State University
Curricular innovations History of curricular innovations, open colleges, honors, grading changes, interdisciplinary, technology; opposition to

Lisa Lattuca
Loyola University-Chicago

Curriculum Definitions of, debates over Clif Conrad and Kathyn Huggett
University of Wisconsin
Degrees Various kinds, development of, results of new disciplines of study, credentialing characteristics Chris Chaves
Department of Education History, responsibilities, ERIC, NCES, OERI, IPEDS, annual ‘Condition” reports, faculty research; former Department of Health, Education and Welfare Adrianna Kezar
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education
Departments and Academic Units Expansion of, emphasis on disciplinary research, role in legitimizing scholarship, development of academic journals to support; units within a college competing for resources; informal national rankings of departmental quality within disciplines Carol Colbeck
Penn State University
Desegregation Southern institutions, legal decisions, court orders Clif Conrad
Disability access Changes institutions have made to accommodate, ADA stuff Susan Pliner
Disciplinary Associations New disciplines, evolutions of, role in defining scholarship, List disciplinary associations, e.g., ASA, APA, etc. Marty Apple, ACS
Dissertations Describe process, how they are distributed and used, the stress of completing them! Linda Johnsrud and Jocelyn Surla
University of Hawaii
Distance education Definition of, history of, use of technology, recent explosion, role in access Debbie Blanke and Gina Wekke

Doctoral degree

Terminal degree, development of role as faculty credential, varieties of (D.A., Psy. D., Ed.D., etc) James Soto Antony
University of Washington
Early Intervention Programs Patricia Gandara
University of California-Davis
Economic development Importance of Higher ed to the economy, justification for state and corporate support, studies that estimate impact; “educated workforce” perspectives John Cheslock
Economics of education Financial benefits of education to students; (private good vs social good) discussion; impact on perspectives of role of higher education, views toward who should bear the primary costs David Levinson
Bergen Community College
Endowments Growth in, use of by institutions, rules governing for non-profits, accreditation requirements; importance to college bond-rating, financial flexibility Charlotte Sullivan
University of Texas
Enrollment management Describe perspective of, development of the philosophy – integration of admissions, financial aid, counseling to maintain enrollment Don Hossler
Indiana University
Entreprenuerialism among both institutions and faculty, interaction with business, creation and spin off of for-profit divisions Michael Mills
University of South Florida
Equity Ideals of, impact on higher ed; Title IX sports, Financial Aid redistribution to poorer students, etc. James Coaxum
Rowan University
Ethical Issues Research, professor-student sexual relationships, classroom vulgarity, AAUP statement on professional ethics; student codes of conduct; behavioral suspensions, dismissals John Braxton
Vanderbilt University
Ethnic student centers Marie Ting
Executive education Describe Exec Ed programs, directed at new market of student, history of them Chris Hoppey
Experiential Education Describe Philosophy, institutions that emphasize it, the reform aspects Melissa McDaniels
Northeastern University
Faculty development Teaching centers, etc.te Connie Cook
Faculty evaluation Approaches to; portfolios vs. traditional forms; Boyer, etc. Mike Theall
University of Illinois at Springfield
Faculty productivity methods and trends, difficulty defining James Fairweather
Michigan State University
Faculty roles describe the traditional work of the faculty and their involvement in the institution (teaching, research, service), how roles are changing, and changes in job security as roles have changed

Martin Finkelstein
Seton Hall University
and Gene Rice
American Association for Higher Education

Faculty Senates role in governance, effectiveness Vicki Rosser
University of Missouri
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Describe history and impact Kim Vanderlinden
Michigan State University
Feminist Education Becky Ropers-Huilman
Financial aid Federal policy involved, shift from grants to loans, include discussion of “leveraging” in admissions and retention decisions Jacqueline King
American Council on Education
Financing higher education government role, trends (declines in the seventies and early nineties), money from grants, endowment, tuition; President as fundraiser, capital campaigns Jake Julia
Northwestern University
First Generation College Students Vasti Torres
George Washington University
First Year Experience John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot
For-Profit Institutions describe, trends, image, financial aid issue Brian Pusser
University of Virginia
Foundations contributions of Carnegie, Ford, Pew, Kellogg, etc. to higher education John Thelin and Amy Wells
University of Kentucky
Fundraising status, development in public institutions, fund drive records, impact on the institution and the presidency

John Abrahams
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education

Gay/lesbian/bisexual studies Patrick Dilley
Southern Illinois University
Gay/lesbian/bisexuals in Higher Education Demographics and issues Kris Renn
Michigan State University
General education define, history, Harvard Redbook, current issues Michael Bastedo
Stanford University
GI Bill (Serviceman’s Readjustment Act) Describe intent, scope, and impact, original is on Higher-Ed.Org website, updates for other wars

Kevin Kinser
SUNY Albany

Globalization/Internationalization Bill Hoffa
University of Massachusetts and James JF Forest
U.S. Military Academy, West Point
Governance variety of models, public vs private, religious, consensus, business models, AGB statements Vicki Rosser
University of Missouri
Governing boards Boards of Trustees, system boards, election to, role of members, involvement of business, relationship to fundraising, micromanaging Cheryl Lovell
University of Denver
Graduate education evolution since WWII, encompasses liberal arts, sciences, professional, fine arts, etc. Role of outside funding, support of faculty research, and teaching duties, Masters programs James Soto Antony
University of Washington
Graduate students Issues, debt, working, demographics, disciplines James Soto Antony
University of Washington
Great Books and the Curriculum The development of the idea of the canon, the debates of the eighties, relation to general education, St John’s curriculum, Chicago Mike Bastedo
Stanford University
Greek Life Fraternities and sororities, historically black organizations, list nationals, issues, institutions which banned them, exclusiveness, role in college life, drinking, sexual assault, bulemia/anorexia John Thelin
University of Kentucky
Higher Education Act
Background and history of the Act and its revisions Greg Dubrow
University of Pennsylvania
Higher Education as a Field of Study Brief overview of how we got to where we are today, development of the field, G. Stanley Hall, etc. Les Goodchild
University of Denver
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Antonio Flores
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Definition, issues, enrollment trends, discrimination in funding, resources, success of black students M. Christopher Brown
Penn State University
History of American Higher Education Brief overview of how we got to where we are today, development of the colonial college, land-grants, research universities, electives, etc. (Things we should emphasize from before WWII) Les Goodchild
University of Denver
Honorary Degrees
David Engberg
American Council on Education
Honors programs Origin, Swarthmore, describe various models
Frank Shushok
Impact of college on students basically outline the pasc and ter book, cross ref. w/student development theory Lisa Wolf-Wendel
University of Kansas

Important Books on Higher Education

  John Thelin,
University of Kentucky
& Amy Wells,
University of New Orleans
Important Events in Higher Education   Kevin Kinser, SUNY Albany
& James Forest, US Military Academy
Institutional Culture   Dave Guthrie and Donald Opitz
Geneva College
Institutional Diversity   Christopher Morphew
University of Kansas
Institutional research Purpose, benchmarking, outcomes assessment, cross ref. w/strategic planning, administration Ann DeBiak
Arizona State University
Intellectual property Legal issues, relationship to teaching, who owns the course/lecture, impact of telecommunications, cross ref. w/publishing, research Ben Baez
Georgia State University
Interdisciplinary programs describe various models, evolution into degrees and stricter disciplines, cutting edge research, questions about quality Bill Newell
International Student and Faculty participation in Higher Education
Foreign scholars (impact of), exchange programs, connections within disciplines, student issues Ken Kempner
University of Oregon
Higher Ed’s role in development, early uses of; now plays key role in marketing, admissions, research, teaching, library and bookstore services, etc. Lisa Petrides
Columbia University
Ivy League Identify institutions, perceptions of quality, selectivity, expense Matthew Prentice
Michigan State University
Jewish Participation in Higher Education Marianne Sanua
Land-grant institutions List, Morrill Acts, purpose, size; related legislation Chris Bakkum
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Latino/Hispanic/Chicano Studies Patricia Gandara
Latino/Hispanic/Chicanos in Higher Education Alberto Cabrera
Penn State University
Learning Communities Vincent Tinto
Syracuse University
Learning disabilities Accommodation, ADA, impact on the classroom Jeffrey Sun
Columbia University
Learning organizations Define, impact of ideas on higher ed institutions, business model Case Willoughby
Columbia University
Learning styles Overview of various models and their application in the curriculum David and Alice Kolb
Legal issues – federal 1st amendment, sexual harassment, discrimination, Title IX sports, Crime reporting, ADA Robert M. Hendrickson
Penn State University
Legal issues – state Sunshine laws, state regulations Michael McLendon and Jon Mandeville
Vanderbilt University
Liberal arts Define, role in the undergraduate curriculum, faculty identity; “value of a liberal arts education”; evolution of liberal education over time Ross Miller
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Liberal arts colleges Characteristics, issues, elite institutions, transformation into comprehensive inst. Marilyn Amey
Michigan State University
Libraries Role in the university, accreditation requirements, virtual libraries, long-term storage issues, futures; increasing role of technology, CD ROM, Internet Robert V. Labaree
University of Southern California
Lifelong learning philosophy of education, history of the term, impact on university organization Pamela Eddy
Michigan State University
Lobbying development of the trend, DC lobbyists, set-asides in appropriations bills, another special interests; also, discuss State Lobbyists, private vs. public sector lobbying Connie Cook
Marketing of higher education
Development of the trend, advertising slogans, ethics involved; uses for admissions, fundraising, community support Marc Cutright
Brevard College

Masters degree

role of degree, terminal masters, various kinds, Postsecondary Teaching; MBA, MAT as key degrees in their fields, while MA in English not so Jennifer Grant Hayworth, and Keith O’Neill
Loyola University Chicago
Multiculturalism define perspective, impact on the curriculum and student life, resistance to it Anna M. Ortiz
National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]
Development of the organization, issues it deals with, ethics, policies Doug Toma
University of Pennsylvania
National Defense Education Act
describe background, impact on the sciences, cold war issues Greg Dubrow
University of Pennsylvania
National Science Foundation Origin with Vannevar Bush, development, impact on research, areas supported, funding levels, political debates Rita Colwell
National Science Foundation
Native American Studies Wayne Stein
Montana State University
Native Americans in Higher Education Wayne Stein
Montana State University
Non-discrimination statements Define, issue surrounding addition of sexual orientation, federal regulations requiring, state vs private, religious institutions Melora Sundt
University of Southern California
Office for Civil Rights Terri L. Mangione
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) Maris Vinovskis
University of Michigan
Organizational theory Outline main ideas and theories, relationship to higher ed, Organized anarchy Ted Youn
Boston College and
James JF Forest
U.S. Military Academy
Part-time Students Demographics and issues Linda Serra Hagedorn
University of Southern California
Part-time Faculty Demographics and issues; growth of adjunct faculty Ann Austin and Liliana Mina
Michigan State University

Peer Review

Of scholarly articles and research proposals, development of tradition, role in academic publishing, issues with internet distribution of research, ethics Albert Henderson
Pell Grants
history, eligibility, amounts as percentage of tuition cost Dmitry Suspitsin
Penn State University
Performance funding Trend, some indicators used, success of various efforts, cross ref. w/Accountability Joseph Burke
Rockefeller Institute of Government
Philosophies and Purposes of Higher Education Barbara Fuhrmann
Policy – federal How is federal policy developed? Affirmative Action as a policy, not a legislative act; others

Michael Parsons
Indiana University

Policy – state How is state policy developed? Impact of having graduates from your institution as key legislators (compare MI with MA, support for public vs private) Brian Pusser and Dudley Doane
University of Virginia
Political contexts Loyalty Oaths, McCarthy, Cold war, Vietnam, recession, Southern apartheid, Reagan-Bush era; recent conservative backlash to Affirmative Action Nancy Diamond
Penn State University
Politically Correct define, history of the term, impact of the ideology, impact of the term, culture wars Roger Geertz Gonzalez
Penn State University
Portfolios: Student Development of at Alverno for student assessment; uses at liberal arts colleges; X-ref with assessment and transcript entries Kelly Maxwell
University of Michigan
Portfolios: Teaching faculty portfolios; X-ref with teaching, faculty Dan Tompkins
Temple University and
James JF Forest,
U.S. Military Academy
Postdoctoral research requirement for sciences, abuses Roger Geertz Gonzalez
Penn State University

Postsecondary Occupational Education

types of institutions and programs, degrees and certificates, industry orientation, effectiveness W. Norton Grubb
University of California-Berkeley
Pre-collegiate programs
programs that encourage students to enroll in college, particularly those for minority students, but also summer enrichment for the rich kids

Debra Stern

Presidential Leadership Changing role of the president, presidential tenure Marilyn Amey
Michigan State University
Private institutions Define, development of, enrollment, elite and non-elite versions, small private liberal arts survival; issues of finance, enrollment, competition w/public sector & ea. other; distinctiveness; ability to innovate more freely than public institutions Dot Finnegan
College of William and Mary
Privatization The process of public institutions privatizing various functions, also the subcontracting of functions to the private sector (e.g., bookstore, residence halls, administrative services, etc.) D. Bruce Johnstone
State University of New York at Buffalo
Professional education Law, medicine, and business, education; development of them as dominant grad schools, relation to arts and sciences, impact on fundraising James Soto Antony
University of Washington
Public Relations
Development of the profession within Higher Ed; use of press releases; CASE and PRSA’s “Counselors to Higher Education”; uses for admissions, fundraising, community relations and support;

Alicia Crotty

Publishing Publish or perish phenomenon, role of the monograph and journal as gatekeeper for knowledge distribution; current pressures to make money; who reads these things Albert Henderson
Quality conceptions of; movements (TQI, CQI, etc).; also discuss public perceptions of quality; cross ref. w/rankings Elaine El-Khawas
George Washington University
Rankings – Academic Programs The graduate program list, criteria for determining, controversy regarding, what to do about low ranking programs Marc Cutright
Brevard College
Rankings – Institutional US News, Money best colleges. etc. stuff, controversies, historical perspective on, consumerism, how colleges change as a result Marguerite Clarke
Boston College
Recruitment — faculty Methods, affirmative action, student involvement in the process, “grow your own” Lisa Wolf-Wendel
University of Kansas
Recruitment — student issues for selective versus non-selective institutions, affirmative action, admissions mailings from PSAT Patty Murphy
Dickinson College
Reform movements emphasis on curricular reform, and organizational change

Elaine El-Khawas
George Washington University

Regional consortia List, missions, history, current practice, WICHE, Midwest one, SREB, Northeast, others Sally Johnstone
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
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Geneva College
Remediation impact on institutions, relation to K-12 preparation, student success after participating, different models (summer study, non-credit, outsourced), access, CUNY controversy Linda Serra Hagedorn
University of Southern California
Research and scholarship Faculty role, dominance of, preparation of faculty, locations for publication, include academic journals, accessibility to public, in all kinds of institutions, status; issues raised in Boyer’s Scholarship Reconsidered John Braxton and Patricia Helland
Vanderbilt University
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University of Michigan
Research funding grants, federal set-asides, overhead issues, Stanford’s problems, corporate sponsorship, publication restrictions, disclosure in publications; impact of reductions in federal support Chris Roe
Stanford University
Research institutes Independent and affiliated with colleges and universities, purpose, history. Chris Roe
Stanford University
Research Integrity and Scientific Misconduct student and faculty cheating Nicholas Steneck
University of Michigan
Residential colleges (House system) Development of living-learning environment, history, involvement of faculty, various models Case Willoughby
Columbia University
Residential life Importance for student involvement, housing requirements for undergraduates, evolution of living arrangements, privatization Ron Lunardini
Retention keeping students enrolled, theories of persistence for students, include models for minority, non-traditional, problems with measuring Vincent Tinto
Syracuse University
Retrenchment Cutting academic programs and staff; When? Why? Peter Eckel
American Council on Education
School-to-work Federal Policy, connection with K12 and industry, involvement of community colleges Terry Orr
Columbia University
Sea-grant institutions describe funding and purpose, list James JF Forest
U.S. Military Academy
Selective institutions describe criteria, evolution of the practice, quotas, Affirmative action issue, prestige associated with it Frankie Santos Laanan
Service faculty role, to institution through committee work and to community through research and consulting, institutions that remain aloof Kelly Ward
Oklahoma State University
Service-Learning   Dean McGovern
Montana State University
Spirituality in Higher Education Mike Waggoner
University of Northern Iowa
Standardized tests List primary ones for admissions (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), issues of validity, scores for minorities, test-prep companies; Marguerite Clarke
Boston College
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University of Denver
State systems of higher education Leadership, patterns of organization, flagship, political influence, mission differentiation, funding issues; California 3-tier model, Clark Kerr; governance issues; influence of governor & state politics Brian Pusser and Brian Prescott
University of Virginia
Strategic Planning various philosophies, Mission statements, business influence

Linda Johnsrud
University of Hawaii

Student Activism Student Protests, tactics, free speech movement, divestment, other issues over time Phil Altbach and Kevin Sayers
Boston College
Student Attitudes Astin data Linda Sax
University of California – Los Angeles
Student Choice   Rob Toukoushian
Student Cultures different groups that develop with different mores Dawn Person
California State University – Long Beach
Student Development Theory Origin and evolution of theories, impact on student affairs, relation to teaching and learning
Student Discipline   Richard Fossey
Student Exchange/Study Abroad
Describe evolution since WWII, give numbers and destination countries William Hoffa
University of Massachusetts and
James JF Forest,
U.S. Military Academy
Student government Evolution since WWII, role in campus governance, sixties involvement, elections Joe Berger
University of Massachusetts
Student life Out of class activities of students on campus, include student organizations, social life, amount of studying, image; Co-curricular programming, design Jim Earle
Franklin Pierce College
Student Participation in Institutional Governance

William M. McDonald and Elisa Dunman
Carson-Newman College

Student Right to Know
Describe history and impact Kim Vanderlinden
Michigan State University
Student Success Defined, factors in Karen Arnold
Boston College
Student unions the buildings, purposes they serve, outsourcing of management, role in student life, funding to build Joe Berger
University of Massachusetts
Substance Abuse Issues with college students, change in drinking age, experimentation, impact on financial aid

Laura Hensley

Syllabi Creation of, as a legal document, role in the classroom; view as “guide” for structuring classroom learning and topics by which learning is assessed

Barbara Gross Davis
University of Berkeley

Teaching Faculty role, theories of, methods, assessment, how faculty (grad students) are trained, teaching excellence centers Thomas Angelo
University of Akron and
James JF Forest,
U.S. Military Academy
Teaching – Evaluation of Approaches to; importance of; methods, policies; relation to faculty development; the teaching “dossier” and other products Mike Theall
University of Illinois at Springfield
Technical Colleges Describe history and evolution, financial aid issues, role in the larger system, transferability, students served Pamela Eddy
Michigan State University

various types of instructional tech, administrative tech, impact on institutions financially, challenge to tradition, as a reform issue, administrative and academic uses Stuart Snydman
Stanfored University
Technology transfer Link with business and economic development, intellectual property Melissa Anderson and Janet Holdsworth
University of Minnesota
Tech-prep Federal policy, K14 model, new model of vocational track, issues with persistence Terry Orr
Columbia University
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Seton Hall University
Theories of Research on Higher Education Constructivist approach to research on higher education; critical theory; postmodern approaches Susan Talburt
Georgia State University
Title IX Glynnis McCarthy
Penn State University
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University of Missouri
Transfer students
Persistence, success rate, number who transfer, issues with transitions Arthur Cohen
and Bill Armstrong
UC San Diego
Transition to College Debra Bragg
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tribal colleges
describe history and evolution, funding issues, accreditation issues Kelly Ward
Oklahoma State University
Truman report (Report of the president’s commission on higher education for American democracy) Describe recommendations and how they were followed or not, relation to growth of Community College system Joseph Berger
University of Massachusetts
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Indiana University
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Georgia State University
Unions – grad students origin, grad students as employees or students, institutions that have been successful, union sponsored job actions Scott Kerlin
University-Industry Partnerships Melissa Anderson
University of Minnesota
University-Community Partnerships reasons for in terms of providing access, improving K-12 education and the well-being of children; examples of federal (GEAR UP) and foundation (Ford, Pew, Kellogg) programs Meredith Honig
Stanford University
Virtual universities
Definition, as elements of existing institutions, as stand-alone entities, accreditation issues, teaching issues Sally Johnstone
Women in Higher Education Judy Glazer
Long Island University
Women’s Colleges Irene Harwarth
U.S. Department of Education
Women’s Studies Susan Talburt
Georgia State University
Workforce development institutional role, partner with industry, economic role, origin of term Edward St. John
Indiana University

Financial aid source, rules governing, students participating, success of students Kim Vanderlinden
Michigan State University

***By special arrangement with ABC-CLIO Publishers, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation has posted Judith Eaton’s entry on Accreditation to their website.


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They’re playing ball in Hodgetown!

I have to say good word or three to my friends up yonder in Amarillo.

Minor league baseball — the organized version of it affiliated with Major League Baseball — is on the shelf for this season. That dang pandemic has scuttled minor league ball in cities all across the nation.

But in Amarillo, they have cobbled together a “league” with college players suiting up to play in the city’s shiny new ballpark named Hodgetown.

Amarillo has a couple of teams: Sod Dogs and Sod Squad. The name of the city’s AA baseball team is the Sod Poodles, and are affiliated with the National League’s San Diego Padres. The Sod Poodles are on the bench this season, which denies the Sod Poodles the chance to defend the Texas League championship they won in 2019 … in their first year of existence!

Not to be denied baseball, they put together a season featuring these young men. What’s cool — and which might not be getting the attention it deserves — is that the college players are swinging wooden bats. Yep, they aren’t wielding those metal instruments when they stride to the plate to take their cuts.

The NCAA plays baseball with those metal bats, which makes that annoying tinny sound when players hit a baseball with them.

I presume they’re sitting at an appropriate “social distancing” fashion at Hodgetown. Keep it up, friends.

I’m glad and happy for you that you are enjoying some hardball at the downtown Amarillo ballpark.

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Gun Carving DVD Set – Relief Carving 3 Bald Eagle Designs

$43.95 $34.95

Gun Carving DVD Set – Learn how to carve gunstocks and make your firearms one of a kind originals.

Gun Carving DVD Set by Dyke Roskelley

Watch this DVD to learn how to turn your ordinary gun into a work of art! Dyke Roskelley demonstrates how he produces amazing animal carvings on gun stocks in this 2 Part DVD Set.

What You Will See and Learn

In this series, Dyke shows us how to carve 3 different bald eagle designs into the stocks of 3 different Henry .22 caliber guns. See each step including:

  • The tools
  • The bits (burs)
  • The stencil process
  • Outlining
  • Relief Carving of the Eagles
  • Blending
  • Adding detail
  • Relief carving the background
  • and more!

If you’re interested in learning how to carve gun stocks, this is a great place to start. Dyke uses the RAM OZ Plus micromotor during these videos, however, one could also use similar rotary tools to achieve the same result.

He starts by showing how he transfers the artwork onto stencil film. Using the stencil film, also known as pattern paper, he secures the design onto the gun stock. The wood carving is performed right through the stencil film and onto the wood surface. The pattern film is then removed as the wood carving is finished. The background is relieved to make the design POP! This really makes the design come to life.

The Story Behind these Gun Carvings

The owner of the guns has 3 sons that are receiving their eagle scout award. He wanted to give them something to reward them for their accomplishments. Something they would never forget.  Dyke was commissioned by the father to personalize 3 different Henry .22 caliber rifles; one for each of his sons.  Transitioning each one of them into an original work of art.  There’s no way they will ever forget why they received these gifts! What a great reward for their effort.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an artist to trace lines and do the techniques taught in this dvd series. If you need artwork for your projects, make sure you check out our downloadable artwork section. (there are even some that are FREE!)

**Note** – Bleaching and Staining  of the guns in this DVD set is taught in a separate dvd. This is a process that we wanted to dedicate some time to in order to teach it correctly.

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Warm Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Spread

ImageOn a whim last fall, we roasted red peppers for the very first time. Actually now that’s a lie.  I did spend a day several years ago with a friend and her family as they invited me to their family ritual.

Although having the roasted treat all winter was wonderful what I remember most was how delightful the day was.  A beautiful sunny early autumn day, gathered around the charcoal burning bbq, enjoying big Italian sandwiches, with two generations talking and laughing and sharing stories.  If your family participates in this fall routine you know the memories that are made and shared.  You also know how everyone comes together and has a job to do.  One can witness the connection within a family when there is a common purpose.

I embrace emotional eating!

So, last fall we started the same tradition.  With the crispness of a early fall evening we fire up the outdoor fire pit and get at ‘er.  Talk about engaging your senses.  There is the smell of the fire and the peppers as they blacken.  You can observe how they get puffy as they inflate with the heat.  Both the blackening and inflation make the sweetest hissing noise.  One person manages the flipping and passing along of the prepared pepper to the cooling rack the other gets the honor of removing some of the skin.  This in itself is such a ooey gooey delight.  For what the peppers will lack in nutrition due to the heating process, will surely make up with hands of love.

I’d like to share a recipe with you that, whether you use your own grilled peppers or store bought, is very good.  You will however notice a substantially different and more flavorful dip/spread with homemade.  We made it for the first time to enjoy on a recent camping trip, sealed it in a jar for storage and while camping warmed it up while wrapped in tin foil; a warm lunch with pitas.

As with most of my recipes, it’s been tried and tested:

*Make a double batch and keep some tucked in the freezer.
*It’s a great vegetable dip.
*Kids love it and school lunch friendly
*With the holidays to soon be upon us, who doesn’t like a homemade food gift?
*Impromptu holiday entertaining, if frozen, thaw and your ready
*Make it gluten free by substituting the bread crumbs for your favorite gluten free product

Warm Feta & Roasted Pepper Spread

50 ml     dry bread crumbs
125g      drained,Feta cheese, broken into chunks
250ml  drained roasted red peppers
1              crushed clove of garlic (we double)

In a food processor, or tall cup with immersion blender, puree everything until smooth.  You can either place in jar for freezing or continue to consume immediately by preparing a oven proof dish.  Butter the dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350F.  The edges will turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Stop Selling: How to Give Today’s Buyers What They (Really) Want

After the economic and demographic shifts of the last decade, professional services buyers have changed – and too many professional services firms have failed to keep up. Have you?

In this webinar, RAIN Group’s Ago Cluytens and Hinge’s Lee Frederiksen team up to explain what today’s buyers really want – all based on groundbreaking new research.

Ago and Lee cover:

  • Exactly how buyers (and buying) have changed in the last decade
  • The selling habits your buyers are waiting for you to break
  • Strategies for turning your expert reputation into new relationships – and new revenue
  • Why it’s essential that you lead the conversation in your industry

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Blog From the Field – Healing for the Soul

Over the past few years much has been written on “Soul Care.”  Today, while on the field I observed a whole new picture of what this looks like. I’m in Kitwe, Zambia with dear friends Edward and Barbra Mwansa.

One of the many ministries that they oversee is a maternity home for unwed mothers. All of the moms have led lives that eventually resulted in their contracting HIV/AIDS and a pregnancy. They have been sexually active most of their young lives, initially not by choice but developing later as a lifestyle. They come to the home with no family support system, no financial help, no health care insurance, no friends, and no hope for the future. They are gradually dying and they have been told by someone that they must abort their baby or the baby will certainly be born with the HIV/AIDS virus.

When a girl comes to the maternity home she hears for the first time a very different story. She hears what Barbra calls “The Voice of Love.” This voice moves this young woman from all the voices of hopelessness, the voices of rejection, and the voices of death to the message of life, the message of peace, and the message of hope.

She hears for the first time since she has contracted the virus and become pregnant, that there is more life for her to live and also a bright future for her baby. Just by accepting her, giving her a safe place for her to live, and teaching her new life skills, her own life is re-energized – resulting in more days, possibly years of life. It is amazing what being loved can do for a person!

Additionally, she is told that there is a high probability that her child would be HIV/AIDS free after being born if she follows the council of the maternity home leaders and takes the medications offered by the doctors.

The amazing truth about this story is, every young woman going through this maternity home program has given birth to a HIV/AIDS free baby. Every baby born whose mom was in this program is HIV/AIDS free! This is very impressive but even more powerful is the impact this has on the moms. Every time a baby is born, they go through a series of tests. During this time all of the moms are praying and hoping that the results would indicate a healthy baby. Every time when the results have come back, the results were the baby is free from HIV/AIDS and every time the entire maternity home erupts with an explosion of clapping hands and songs of praises to God.

Calvin with baby Israel

Even though each mom knows they have an incurable virus, they now have a new hope for the future for their own child and the children of others. They have found “Healing for their Souls” that they never dreamed possible.

This ministry is not only bringing new hope for each mom, but the whole community is changing one life at a time. The whole community is experiencing healing for its soul and eventually, as these children grow up in the ways of the Lord, they will become future leaders and bring healing of the soul for their nation. This is the hope and dream of Edward and Barbara. After seeing this myself, it is my hope and dream as well! I’m motivated to do what I can to help this dream become a reality.  Will you join me in your prayers as we continue to labor with Edward and Barbra for the healing of the soul of Zambia?

  • What an amazing story Kurt! What encouragement to see what ordinary people serving an extraordinary God can do! Love the photo of Calvin and Israel! Blessings on the rest of your journey!

  • Thank you for this wonderful story of God’s mercy and the love and grace of Edward and Barbra Mwansa. We rejoice like family with the women of Kitwe who have found favor in the eyes of God, and who are raising the generation of hope for Zambia. “Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise Him all you people of the earth. For He loves us with unfailing love; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever.” Praise the Lord! Psalm 117

  • I am going to Kitwe to help Edward and Barbra in August. I am working on collecting and packing things to take- could you give me any ideas of their greatest needs. Thank you, Patti

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"Probable Causes of Insanity" Among The Inmates of the State Lunatic Asylum, 1854

1920s | November 10, 2016

The new asylum building was equipped to handle 100 patients. Seven men, chosen by the Senate, were to serve as a Board of Managers. They were tasked to hire the superintendent, review all operations and expenditures, and visit the facility at least once a month to insure humane treatment of patients. This system remained in place until 1921 when a single governing board assumed these functions for all Missouri asylums.

Below is a list of the probable causes of insanity among the inmates as per the asylum's record.

Missouri State Archive

H/T sos.mo.gov

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