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Liz Allen - Open peer review (through the lens of F1000's open research publishing platforms)
SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online
With the progress towards open science, scientific communication is facing a new wave of innovations towards more openness and speed of research publication which will deeply affect the way the peer review function is carried out and the overall role of journals in assuring quality and adding value to manuscripts.
Several initiatives are promoting the generalized adoption of open access preprints as a formal beginning stage of research publication, which has been common since the 90's in the physics community. And, in the last decade, new ways to carry out the evaluation of manuscripts have emerged either to replace or to improve the traditional methods, which are widely criticized as being slow and expensive in addition to lacking transparency.
Quality nonprofit journals from emerging and developing countries have succeeded to follow the main innovations brought by the Internet. In addition to the technicalities of the digital publishing, there is a wide adoption of Open Access in the international flow of scientific information. The new wave of innovations that affect the peer review function and the changing role of journals pose new challenges to the emerging and developing countries in regard of scientific publishing. The adoption of these innovations is essential for progress of SciELO as a leading open access program to enhance scientific communication.
The scope of this workshop aims at an in-depth analysis and discussion of the state of art and main trends of the peer review function, the modalities of carrying it out as well as of the increasing adoption of mechanisms to speed publication such as preprints and how they affect and potentially renew the role of journals. These recommendations will guide SciELO policies on manuscript evaluation and on the adoption of preprint publications.
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Unreliability and inconsistency: Reliant upon the vagaries of human judgement, the objectivity, reliability, and consistency of peer review are subject to question. Studies show reviewers' views tend to show very weak levels of agreement (Kravitz et al., 2010; Mahoney, 1977), at levels only slightly better than chance (Herron, 2012; Smith, 2006). Studies suggest decisions on rejection or acceptance are similarly inconsistent. For example, Peters and Ceci's classic study found that eight out of twelve papers were rejected for methodological flaws when resubmitted to the same journals in which they had already been published (Peters & Ceci, 1982). This inconsistency is mirrored in peer review's inability to prevent errors and fraud from entering the scientific literature. Reviewers often fail to detect major methodological failings (Schroter et al., 2004), with eminent journals (whose higher rejection rates might suggest more stringent peer review processes) seeming to perform no better than others (Fang et al., 2012). Indeed, Fang and Casadevall found that the frequency of retraction is strongly correlated with the journal impact factor (Fang & Casadevall, 2011). Whatever the cause, recent sharp rises in the number of retracted scientific publications (Steen et al., 2013) testify that peer review sometimes fails in its role as the gatekeeper of science, allowing errors to enter the literature. Peer review's other role, of filtering the best work into the best journals, also seems to fail. Many articles in top journals remain poorly cited, while many of the most highly-cited articles in their fields are published in lower-tier journals (Jubb, 2016).reliable
Squashes innovation; preserves status quo
More than 70% of researchers have tried and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiments, and more than half have failed to reproduce their own experiments. Those are some of the telling figures that emerged from Nature's survey of 1,576 researchers who took a brief online questionnaire on reproducibility in research.
The data reveal sometimes-contradictory attitudes towards reproducibility. Although 52% of those surveyed agree that there is a significant 'crisis' of reproducibility, less than 31% think that failure to reproduce published results means that the result is probably wrong, and most say that they still trust the published literature.
Drive to improve research & researcher assessment
To make the practices more open many declarations etc have been published that try to show the way and set standards. Though influential, they need broader acceptance and more discussion among researchers themselves
1. Open peer review Liz Allen Director of Strategic Initiatives, F1000 Scielo 20| Sao Paolo| September 2018 (through the lens of F1000's open research publishing platforms) @allen_liz
2. F1000's Director of Strategic Initiatives (2015 – present) Head of Evaluation at Wellcome (2000 - 2015 ) ORCID Board Director (2010 – 2015) Co-led development of project CRediT (2010 - present) Crossref Board Director (2017 – present) Visiting Senior Research Fellows at Policy Institute @ Kings College London Love all things research outputs, metrics & 'science of science' About me (declarations)
3. Introductory thoughts A crisis in peer review? The future is open … The case of F1000's post-publication open peer review model Exploring the benefits and challenges of open peer review Thoughts? Discussion? Outline of discussion
4. Source: https://www.editage.com/insights/7-common-types-of-academic-peer-reviewwitter
5. A crisis in peer review?
6. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffreykabat/2015/11/23/the-crisis-of-peer-review/#61e5474c463e "If peer review was a drug, it would never get on the market." Geoffrey Kabat Author & Cancer Epidemiologist (quoted in 2015)
7. Hannes Alfvén (1908-1995) awarded Nobel Prize for physics 1970 "The peer review system is satisfactory during quiescent times, but not during a revolution in a discipline such as astrophysics, when the establishment seeks to preserve the status quo."
8. Source: https://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970 Source: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)62329-6/
9. "There are many details to be resolved, but the basic principle of independent, expert peer review seems to be at the absolute core of scientific [publishing] Source: Royal Society (2015) Future of Scholarly Scientific Communication https://royalsociety.org/~/media/events/2015/04/FSSC1/FSSC-Report.pdf Royal Society (2015) … we need to retain that basic principle, however we go about organising it."
10. "Although frequently criticized, peer review still plays an important role in validating research results and advancing discovery. Source: Digital Science (2016) What might peer review look like in 2030? https://www.digital-science.com/blog/news/the-future-of-peer-review-new-report-by-biomed-central-and-digital-science- spotonreport/ We want to start conversations with all stakeholders to find progressive ways of improving peer review for researchers globally and across all disciplines."
11.  Tailoring & selection precision  Diversity  Experimentation – new approaches  Training & mentoring  Cross-publisher sharing /portability/ efficiencies  Recognition, credit & reward for reviewers  Technology to improve effectiveness Recommendations Source: Digital Science (2016) What might peer review look like in 2030? https://www.digital-science.com/blog/news/the-future-of-peer-review-new-report-by-biomed-central-and-digital-science- spotonreport/
13. Source: https://www.editage.com/insights/7-common-types-of-academic-peer-review#.Wb8ag6Uf074.twitter
14. The future is open …
15. Source: https://www.fosteropenscience.eu/content/what-open-science-introduction
16. https://sfdora.org
17. Ross-Hellauer T. What is open peer review? A systematic review F1000Research 2017, 6:588 (doi: 10.12688/f1000research.11369.1) " … open peer review (OPR) as an umbrella term for a number of overlapping ways that peer review models can be adapted in line with the ethos of Open Science …
18. 'Taxonomy' of open peer review Ross-Hellauer T. What is open peer review? A systematic review F1000Research 2017, 6:588 (doi: 10.12688/f1000research.11369.1)
19. 'Open peer review (OPR) is a cornerstone of the emergent open science agenda. Yet to date no large scale survey of attitudes towards OPR amongst academic editors, authors, reviewers and publishers.' Survey (2016) sample n=3000+ Ross-Hellauer T, Deppe A, Schmidt B (2017) Survey on open peer review: Attitudes and experience amongst editors, authors and reviewers. PLOS ONE 12(12): e0189311. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189311 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189311
20. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189311
21. Ross-Hellauer T, Deppe A, Schmidt B (2017) Survey on open peer review: Attitudes and experience amongst editors, authors and reviewers. PLOS ONE 12(12): e0189311. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189311 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189311
22. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189311
23. HOW WE SHARE & TALK ABOUT SCIENCE IS CHANGING FAST
24. Widening range of research outputs available Data Resources Software all with a trackable & persistent DOIs
25. Source: 2017 http://asapbio.org/ Growth in rapid publication models
26. Evolving policy & research funding landscape
27. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06178-7
28. Introducing F1000's publishing model
29. Publish. Engage. Accelerate. • Post-publication peer review • Open peer review • Open data • Open access • Versioning • Indexing • Comprehensive meta-data • Full usage metrics • Living figures • more to come ….
30. F1000's post-publication, open peer review Preprint-like stage
31. F1000's post-publication, open peer review  invited peer review  indexing in bibliographic databasesPreprint-like stage
32. 1 ………………… 2 ………………… 3 ………………… 4 ………………… 5 ………………… Author Author suggestions AI tool Memory Editor Editorial verificationAuthor selection F1000 peer review selection model Authors control the selection of reviewers suggested for peer review
33. 'published' & awaiting peer review Article immediately citable with a DOI and usage indicators Article status noted: awaiting peer review Article version clear ...
34. 'published' & undergoing peer review
35. http://cartoonsbyjosh.co.uk
37. " … undoubtedly an increase in the use of researchers publishing their research on alternative platforms for biomedical sciences …" Kirkham J and Moher D. Who and why do researchers opt to publish in post-publication peer review platforms? - findings from a review and survey of F1000 Research F1000Research 2018, 7:920
38. Kirkham J and Moher D. Who and why do researchers opt to publish in post-publication peer review platforms? - findings from a review and survey of F1000 Research F1000Research 2018, 7:920 Motivation to publish on F1000Research: open access? 84%
39. Kirkham J and Moher D. Who and why do researchers opt to publish in post-publication peer review platforms? - findings from a review and survey of F1000 Research F1000Research 2018, 7:920 Motivation to publish on F1000Research: open peer review? 74%
40. Kirkham J and Moher D. Who and why do researchers opt to publish in post-publication peer review platforms? - findings from a review and survey of F1000 Research F1000Research 2018, 7:920 Motivation to publish on F1000Research: speed of publication? 81%
41. Easier adoption in certain research areas?
42. Publication trends F1000Research
43. Debating the benefits & challenges of OPR
44. Response rates in open system? Variation by demographics seniority? geography? etc Level and nature of reviews in open system: detail & nature of response (e.g. constructive?) Levels of agreement & tendency towards group think? Time & resource burden: open vs closed models Ability to get recognition and credit for peer review work System efficiencies? Reduce resource involved in finding & securing reviews Outline of discussion: OPR experimentation
46. Levels of agreement between reviewers in open, post-publication model Results 1,133 articles = 2,266 reviews Median time between first two reviews = 18 days [interquartile 6-52 days] Cohen K indicated only a 'fair agreement' between reviewers; changing minimally over time between review Evidence? Agreement between reviewers did not change over time No evidence that reviewers are systematically influenced by seeing the review of a previous reviewer But Need comparators Monitor over time as new, open models become more commonplace Source: https://f1000research.com/posters/6-1678
47. 'published' & undergoing peer review Transparent review history
49. Review activity with trackable & persistent DOIs & linked to ORCID & Crossref metadata
50. … near ORCID id full house!
51. Recognition for peer review efforts
52. Response rates in open system? Variation by demographics? seniority? geography? etc Level and nature of reviews in open system: detail & nature of response (e.g. constructive?) Levels of agreement & tendency towards group think? Time & resource burden: open vs closed models Ability to get recognition and credit for peer review work System efficiencies? Reduce resource involved in finding & securing reviews Outline of discussion: OPR experimentation
53. Source: https://figshare.com/articles/Diversity_and_inclusion_in_peer_review_and_beyond/7098674/2
54. Gender of submitting authors 58 Gender of referees Total submitting authors: 258 Total suggested referees: 1908 2% 47%51% 6% 31% 63% Female Male Unknown Overall gender balance on WOR Source: https://figshare.com/articles/Diversity_and_inclusion_in_peer_review_and_beyond/7098674/2
55. 59 Gender balance of author-suggested referees Gender of author-suggested referees Gender of referees suggested by a female author Total referees suggested by authors: 1545 Total referees suggested by female authors: 749 Female Male Unknown 6% 31% 63% 4% 60% 36% Gender of referees suggested by a male author Total referees suggested by male authors: 743 6% 27% 67% Source: https://figshare.com/articles/Diversity_and_inclusion_in_peer_review_and_beyond/7098674/2
56. Gender balance of AI and editor suggested referees 60 5% 33%62% Gender of editor-suggested referees Gender of referees suggested by the algorithm Total referees suggested by editors: 183 Total referees suggested by the tool: 329 6% 31% 63% Female Male Unknown Source: https://figshare.com/articles/Diversity_and_inclusion_in_peer_review_and_beyond/7098674/2
57. Key findings: • Author selected peer review provides comparable gender balance to other publisher studies (~25-35% female reviewers). • There is little difference in gender balance when comparing author suggestions, editorial suggestions and algorithmic suggestions. • Male authors suggest a higher % of male reviewers, while female authors suggest a higher % of female reviewers – comparable to other publisher studies. Source: https://figshare.com/articles/Diversity_and_inclusion_in_peer_review_and_beyond/7098674/2
58. What do you think? Liz Allen Director of Strategic Initiatives, F1000 Scielo 20| Sao Paolo| September 2018 @allen_liz
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NOAA Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency Grants NOAA
Deadline passed as of November 9th, 2018. Deadline for 2019 unknown. NOAA has developed the Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency Grants Program to build resilience of coastal ecosystems, communities and economies in the U.S. The Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency awards will fund projects that develop healthy and sustainable coastal ecosystems through habitat restoration and conservation.
Sustainability, Ecosystem Health, Coastal Ecosystems, Resiliency, habitat restoration, Habitat Conservation Accepting proposals requesting $100,000 to $2 million. National, Coastal Ecosystems Link
NOAA's Adaptation Science Program NOAA
For Fiscal Year 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Adaptation Science Program is soliciting proposals focused on U.S. coastal communities planning for the future impacts of flooding in the context of climate change and other stressors. The program seeks to advance the science of adaptation by soliciting proposals for interdisciplinary and social science research projects that accelerate, expand and enhance the effectiveness and scale of adaptation and resilience planning and implementation in the face of complex challenges in coastal settings. https://cpo.noaa.gov/Funding-Opportunities/FY-2021-Notice-of-Funding-Opp...
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Regional Vulnerability Assessments for Ocean Acidification NOAA
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/OAR/Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) is soliciting proposals for collaborative projects of up to 3 years in duration that synthesize ocean acidification information at a regional scale (e.g. Large Marine Ecosystem, large estuary or collection of small estuaries, and state or collection of states in US waters) to determine where societal vulnerabilities to ocean acidification exist or are emerging, in order to provide actionable information for marine resource decision makers and/or bolster the resilience of the nation's Blue Economy. This funding opportunity will not support the collection of new chemical or ecological observations or species response data.
ocean acidification, marine ecosystems, estuaries, resilience, data collection $100,000-$350,000. National, Coastal communities Link
A Cooperative Agreement for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Competition NOAA
Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: 05/24/2021. The NOAA Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (CAMP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest across the full spectrum of NOAA climate sciences. This cooperative agreement will focus on the following four priority areas: 1) Improved scientific understanding of the changing climate system and its impacts; 2) Scientific assessments of current and future states of the climate system that identify potential impacts and inform science, service, and stewardship decisions; 3) Mitigation and adaptation efforts supported by sustained, reliable, and timely climate services; 4) A climate-literate public that understands its vulnerabilities to a changing climate and makes informed decisions. Eligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; or non-profit research institutions. Multi-institution applications will not be accepted.
climate, mitigation, adaptation $30,000,000 - $50,000,000 National Link
NOAA Science Collaboration Program NOAA
Recent Deadline: 05/10/2021. The NOAA Science Collaboration Program (NSCP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest across the full spectrum of NOAA sciences. This includes the support of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers and scientists with expertise in NOAA-related sciences. It is expected that some of the scientists will collaborate onsite at NOAA facilities and laboratories. Through this funding opportunity, NOAA is also interested in supporting complementary Earth systems research and modeling efforts, social science and interdisciplinary research efforts which can serve as a catalyst for collaborations between NOAA professionals and scientists supported through this program.
$50,000,000 - $75,000,000 National Link
Pacific Northwest Bay-Watershed Education and Training NOAA
Most recent deadline passed. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary office) is seeking proposals under the Pacific Northwest B-WET Program. The Pacific Northwest B-WET Program is a competitive, environmental education, grants program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students, related professional development for teachers, and help to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest. This Federal funding opportunity meets NOAA's Vision of healthy ecosystems, helping to ensure that ocean, estuarine, and related ecosystems and the species that inhabit them are vibrant and sustainable in the face of challenges.
environmental education, watersheds, professional development, healthy ecosystems, ocean health $30,000-$60,000 Pacific Northwest Link
NOAA National Sea Grant College Program 2018 NOAA
Deadline Passed as of 3/2/2018. Deadline for 2019 Unknown. As part of the NAI, this competition is designed to foster the expansion of a sustainable U.S. ocean, coastal and Great Lakes aquaculture sector by addressing one or more of the following priorities: (a) supporting the development of emerging systems or technologies that will advance aquaculture in the U.S., including projects that will help stimulate aquaculture production by nascent industries; (b) developing and implementing actionable methods of communicating accurate, science based messages and information about the benefits and risks of U.S. marine and Great Lakes aquaculture to the public; and (c) increasing the resiliency of aquaculture systems to natural hazards and changing conditions. Successful applications must describe projects that clearly address major constraints, barriers or hurdles limiting aquaculture production in the U.S.
coasts, great lakes, aquaculture, sustainability, resiliency, technology Up to $75,000 West Coast, East Coast, Great Lakes area Link
Fiscal Year 2018 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship NOAA
Deadline passed as of April 7, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. The Sea Grant Act includes a legislative mandate to provide an educational experience in the policies and processes of the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government for students enrolled in graduate or professional programs that have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
conservation, coastal, community, climate change, marine, health, ecosystem, student, graduate, funding Up to $80,000. National Link
FY 2019 Community-based Restoration Program Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants NOAA
Past deadline: May 15, 2019. The principal objective of the NMFS Community-based Restoration Program Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration solicitation is to support habitat restoration projects that use an ecosystem-based approach to foster species recovery and increase populations under NOAA's jurisdiction. Successful proposals will: 1) identify a habitat-based issue/concern limiting the recovery or sustainability of one or more species targeted by the proposed restoration action; 2) describe in detail the actions and on-the-ground habitat restoration project(s) to be undertaken to resolve the issue/concern and; 3) describe the project(s)' expected outcomes and measurable impact on the project's target species and their ecosystem. Proposals may include: restoration feasibility and/or design; implementation; or a combination.
restoration, coastal and marine habitat, ecosystems, species recovery, endangered species, sustainability, fisheries $75,0000-$150,000 Coasts Link
Ocean Exploration FY 2018 NOAA
Deadline Passed 12/08/2017. Deadline for 2018 Unknown.NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of the unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. In this Announcement, OER is seeking proposals focused on three topics including: 1. Exploration of the deep marine environments in the US EEZ and US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the Gulf of Mexico; 2. Discovery and exploration of prehistorically and historically significant submerged marine heritage sites in the Gulf of Mexico within the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); and 3. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of deep environments including the water column and archaeological sites.
ocean, marine, coastal, habitat, explore, document, research, baseline, marine biology Up to $750,000. National, United States Link
Preserve America Initiative Internal Funding Program NOAA
This popular internal funding program is designed to stimulate efforts within NOAA to preserve, protect and promote the agency's heritage assets. Projects from FY05 through FY12 have varied in scope from interpreting historic and cultural resources in NOAA's care to capturing oral histories of NOAA employees and constituents. Must be partnered with a NOAA partner.
Education, Conservation, Research Individual awards of up to $12,000 Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, National, Alaska Link
FY 2022 Environmental Literacy Program (ELP) NOAA Office of Education
Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: November 1, 2021. The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects that develop the collective environmental literacy necessary for communities to take actions that build resilience to extreme weather and climate change in ways that contribute to community health, social cohesion, and socio-economic equity. This funding opportunity is soliciting two types of projects through separate competitive priorities. Priority 1 awards are intended to fund new projects located in Central and Eastern Regions of the United States. These regions include the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The entirety of a project must only serve audiences located in one or more of the listed states. Note: The previous funding opportunity for this program covered the other states and territories of the United States. Priority 2 awards will support the evolution of projects funded under the 2015-2018 funding opportunities from this program (NOAA-SEC-OED-2015-2004408, NOAA-SEC-OED-2016-2004737, and NOAA-SEC-OED-2018-2005455). Please note that NOAA does not anticipate issuing a solicitation for applications next year. Rather, applications to this funding opportunity may be funded with fiscal year 2022 and 2023 funds. Deadlines: For Priority 1, the deadline for pre-applications (required) is 11:59 pm EDT on November 1, 2021. Only those institutions that receive authorization from NOAA are eligible to submit a full application, which will be due 11:59 pm EDT on March 17, 2022. For Priority 2, pre-applications are not required and the deadline for full applications is 11:59 pm EST on January 25, 2022. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply.
NOAA Sea Grant Coastal Community Climate Adaptation Initiative 2013 NOAA, DOC
This climate adaptation initiative is designed to support action to prepare for the current and predicted impacts of climate variability and change on America's coastal communities. Applications to this competition must propose projects that identify and address the vulnerabilities a coastal community may face in adapting to climate change. Projects must be carried out in active partnership with local (county or municipal) leadership, and should include cooperation with relevant state, NOAA, and other Federal agencies, or other organizations, as appropriate.
Adaptation, Mitigation, Conservation, Coastal Individual awards of up to $100,000 Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, National, Alaska, Coastal Link
Species Recovery Grants to Tribes NOAA, DOC
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recognizes the unique importance of many protected species to tribes and values ongoing efforts by tribal nations to conserve and protect species under NMFS jurisdiction.
This grant supports conservation of endangered, threatened, and candidate or proposed species, as well as post-delisting monitoring of recovered species. Funded activities may include the development and implementation of management plans, scientific research, and public education and outreach.
Natural Resources, Wildlife, Conservation, Research, Education $20,000-$100,000 Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, National, Alaska Link
Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program NOAA, DOC
Deadline Passed 4/16/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) recognizes the unique importance of marine mammals to Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) and values ongoing efforts by Alaska Native Tribes and Organizations to conserve and protect subsistence species under NMFS' jurisdiction. Funding Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1388, NMFS may provide Federal assistance to ANOs to conserve marine mammals, and to promote co-management of Alaska Native subsistence use of such mammals under NMFS' jurisdiction. Funded activities may include development and implementation of species management, subsistence harvest monitoring, subsistence harvest sampling, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Funding Opportunity #: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2018-2005472
Natural Resources, marine mammals, management, development, implementation, harvest monitoring, public education $50,000-$800,000 Northwest, Alaska Link
FY19 Coral Reef Conservation Program, Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants NOAA, DOC
Deadline Passed 02/05/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program (CRCP), 16 USC §§ 6401-6409, provides matching grants of financial assistance through the Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grant program to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and local (as defined at 2 CFR § 200.64, which includes counties, municipalities, and cities) and Indian tribal government agencies. These awards are intended to support coral reef conservation projects in shallow water coral reef ecosystems, including reefs at mesophotic depths, in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and coral-dominated banks in the U.S. portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Projects may be proposed in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the U.S. Pacific Remote Island Areas, but these locations are not considered geographic priorities under this announcement. Proposals submitted to this competition must address at least one of the following five categories: 1) Improve Fisheries Sustainability; 2) Reduce Land-Based Sources of Pollution; 3) Increasing Resilience to Climate Change; 4) Restore Viable Coral Populations; and 5) Local and Emerging Management Issues.
Coral Reefs, Conservation, Marine $30,000-$80,000 American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Pacific Island areas. Link
CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition - FY 2019 NOAA, DOC
Deadline Passed 12/19/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. The purpose of this document is to advise eligible applicants that NOAA is soliciting proposals for competitive funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)'s Enhancement Program Projects of Special Merit, authorized under Section 309 of the CZMA (16 U.S.C. §1456b). The objective of Section 309 assistance is to encourage each State or Territory with a federally-approved coastal management program (CMP) to continually improve its program in specified areas of national importance. The intent of Projects of Special Merit (PSM) funding is to offer CMPs the opportunity to develop innovative projects that further their approved enhancement area strategies and focus on the following national enhancement area priorities: Hazards, and Ocean and Great Lakes Resources (with a focus on comprehensive planning).
NOAA, coastal management, enhancement, hazards, oceans $50,000-$250,0000 Coasts, National, Great Lakes area Link
Tribal Climate Adaptation Research Projects Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Northwest and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Most recent deadline: 12/17/2020. Call for Statements of Interest for Tribal Climate Adaptation Research Projects Federal Fiscal Year 2021. Deadline for Statements of Interest – December 17, 2020. The Northwest and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers (NW CASC, SW CASC) invite statements of interest for tribal climate adaption research projects to be initiated in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The NW CASC is seeking statements of interest for tribal climate adaptation research projects that focus on the following priorities, as identified and described in the NW CASC Science Agenda for 2018-2023: 1) management of aquatic resources, 2) management of at-risk species and habitats, 3) management of invasive species and diseases, 4) management of forest ecosystems, and 5) human dimensions of climate adaptation. Statements of interest that describe leveraging of existing projects will also be considered. The SW CASC is requesting statements of interest that specifically draw upon the application of traditional methods of ecosystem restoration and natural resource management, with special emphasis on fire in the context of climate change and adaptation. These projects can be used as seed funding in preparation for subsequent calls for proposals or focus on developing a process for implementing traditional practices and/or building bridges between western (conventional) and indigenous practices. Statements of interest that describe leveraging of existing efforts will also be considered.
climate adaption, research, endangered species, invasive species, forests Provide estimated budget on proposal. Northwest, Southwest Link
FY22 NW CASC Research Funding Opportunity Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Recent Deadline: 3/19/2021. As part of this effort, the NW CASC is seeking proposals for Northwest climate adaptation research. Proposed projects should focus on developing scientific information and products that can be directly applied to the following resource management priorities, either locally or broadly across landscapes in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and western Montana: 1. Management of Invasive Species and Diseases under Future Climate Scenario. 2. Management of Shrubland Ecosystems under Future Climate Scenario. 3. Managing Climate-driven, Post-fire Ecological Transformation. An informational webinar about this opportunity will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 3 PM (PT). You can find the Zoom information in the RFP linked below.
Invasive Species, Shrubland Ecosystems, Climate, Post-fire The NW CASC intends to fund 8-10 projects through this RFP. Individual project awards are not expected to exceed $350,000 (inclusive of all indirect and overhead costs as applied by all organizations involved, including any necessary pass-through host costs) for the life of the project. Northwest Link
Request for Proposals: Innovative Approaches to Ecological Drought Northwest Climate Science Center
Through this solicitation, the NW CSC is seeking innovative projects to help us assess which ecosystem components and ecological processes are most vulnerable to pronounced water deficiencies and to test or demonstrate new methods or technologies intended to lessen or adapt to the ecological impacts of drought. Study areas should be located in the region serviced by the NW CSC (Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and western Montana). Collaboration with federal, state, tribal, and other resource-management organizations that may apply the project results and products is strongly encouraged. For more information and to download the funding announcement, visit: https://my.usgs.gov/rfpManager/event/show/48399.
Drought, ecosystems, ecology Northwest Link
Underrepresented Community Grants (National Parks Service) NPS
Deadline passed as of July 31, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. In FY2017, Congress appropriated $500,000 for grants that support survey, inventory, and designation of historic properties in underrepresented communities. Eligible projects will must result in the submission of a new nomination to the National Register/National Historic Landmark, or an amendment to an existing NR/NHL nomination to include the underrepresented community.
Community Assistance in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Program NPS
Deadline passed as of June 30, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding to support recreation and conservation projects through its Rails, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. Through this program, NPS helps organize, strategize, build public participation and partnerships, and implement a conservation and/or recreation project that is important to your community. Consideration will be given to projects that have specific goals and results for conservation and recreation in the near future, have broad community support, and advance the NPS mission.
conservation, national service areas, wildlife, preserve, refuge, recreational, planning, policy, management, Amount Varies. National Link
TEK Baseline Research NPS
Deadline passed as of June 30, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown, TEK is an interdisciplinary and collaborative field that gleans ecological information from traditionally associated tribes. This information will be used for active management of ecosystems, resulting in better stewardship. Tribes will be involved, including permission from the Tribal Councils for the project to proceed. To collect baseline information, this project has three research prongs.
Traditional knowledge, TEK, ecology, elders, indigenous science, climate change, management, conservation Up to $32,000. National Link
Tribal Heritage Grants NPS
Deadline 2018 closed. Deadline 2019 unknown.The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes grants to Federally recognized Indian tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions.
Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, Government-to-Government Relationships varies National Link


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Donald Trump Truth Social
Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. He was president from 2017 until 2021. Before becoming the president the media personality and businessman.
On January 20th, 2017 Donald Trump was elected 45th President of the United States. In his first term, he made major policy changes and significantly impacted the nation's economy and social life.
He was responsible for the development of the largest US financial relief program and several record-breaking regulations during his tenure. He also secured Social Security and Medicare, reduced the cost of prescription drugs, and reduced corporate tax rates.
Two times, President Trump was impeached by Congress during his presidency. Both times, the House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment. Trump was free of all charges in the Senate trial.
Throughout his presidency as president, Trump was able to overcome a fierce partisan divide in the nation's capital. He was met with a fierce opposition by the Washington Establishment and special interests. He had historic results and also the longest American economic expansion and a major breakthrough in peace in Middle East.
Trump was a clear leader after his election to the presidency. Trump pledged to defend the nation by cutting taxes and encouraging the growth of jobs. Alongside that, he promoted an "America First" approach to foreign policy as well as aggressive border control. The administration of his predecessors emphasized criminal justice reform, the appointment and promotion of federal judges as well as increased budgets for military.
One of the most famous people in the United States is President Donald Trump. He is a successful businessman, real estate mogul, and television celebrity who became famous as host of the wildly popular reality show The Apprentice.
Donald Trump was a rough-and-tumble kid who often got into trouble. There were a few achievements, including the bachelor's degree and Fordham University degrees.
For some time, Trump also owned a Miss Universe pageant. The pageant was eventually moved to a new location in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. The pageant also awarded the Trump family an exemption of 40 years from tax for the hotel.
Another notable achievement was the renovation of the Commodore Hotel near Grand Central Terminal in 1976. In 1986, he released a black and white photo taken of him as well as Miss Universe contestants.
What the image lacks in detail however, it makes up in fashion. The annual income of the trust fund was four times the amount of the average American family's income at the time.
He's wearing a suit and tie in the photo. He was eating hot dogs.
Donald Trump is a businessman and a TV personality. He was the 45th President the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 2021. The Trump Organization is a real-estate conglomerate. It is among the largest conglomerates around the world with assets that amount to hundreds of millions of dollar.
Trump has many golf courses throughout the United States, Ireland and Scotland. His Mar-a-Lago estate is located in Palm Beach, Florida. He also owns two Virginia homesthat are located right outside one of his golf courses. The homes are worth $2 million.
Donald Trump has a net worth of $3 billion. This figure is based on his assets and liabilities, as well as his personal brand. His net worth isn't an exact figure.
In 2006, Forbes valued Trump Tower at $318 million. The 58-story skyscraper is now worth between $400-500 million and 500 million. The top three floors are his residence, which is decorated with marble and gold fixtures. There are several retail establishments on the first floor.
Trump also owns valuable real estate properties. These include 40 Wall St., New York, and the 555 California St., San Francisco.
In 2010 Donald and his brother Fred were among the 400 wealthiest Americans. They were unable to make enough money due to financial difficulties in the 1980s.
A federal House committee found that foreign governments have spent millions of dollars at the Trump hotel during the time of President Trump's his office. These documents raise questions over whether Trump has violated the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause.
Documents from Mazars USA, the accounting firm that worked with Donald Trump, showed that a number of foreign countries paid for hotel rooms. Of particular interest was the spending of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. These three countries were attempting to influence US policy under the Trump presidency.
These countries have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying for Trump's administration. During his presidency, the Trump Organization's hotel in Washington, DC, was a magnet for lobbyists.
The Trump hotel also had an elevator that was one of the most technologically advanced elevators in Europe. It also houses Trump's "Trump Kids" program that provides free meals and other amenities for children.
The hotel also had an exercise room as well as a spa that was full-service and an office. The guests could enjoy "lavish" rooms throughout their stay. However, the biggest benefit was a "no-fuss" concierge service.
The hotel's swimming pool has an elevated deck with stunning views of the city. It also has a mini-bar with stocked beverages.
Melania Trump the first lady of the United States has become a advocate for children. She has had a positive effect on communities with a lot of vulnerability both in the United States and overseas. This includes working with FEMA, Red Cross, FEMA and the National Park Service.
Before becoming a First Lady, Melania worked as a model. When she was 16 years old, Stane Jerko introduced her to modeling. After her first job she decided to pursue modeling careers in Europe. In 1996, she moved to New York City. Later, she changed her name to Melania Knauss.
In January 2005, the couple was featured on the cover of Vogue, where they were accompanied by husband Donald. They later got married in Palm Beach, Florida. She was a naturalized citizen at the time.
Melania was able to stay in New York City after her husband's 2016 election. In this time, she traveled to several countries which included India, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, and Kenya. She was also invited by the Vatican City.
She was more prominent in her role after the election of Donald Trump. She visited shelters for children and took part in natural disaster tours. She also made a statement about the issue of the addiction to opioids. However she retreated from the public spotlight after she left office in January 2021.
The next big political event is expected to come in the form of a possible 2024 presidential run by former President Donald Trump. The campaign has been in progress for three weeks and the candidate has yet not officially announced his intention to run.
Donald Trump doesn't have any real enemies however, he does have an extremely conservative agenda. Trump wants to take away America's borders and freedoms, and suppress America's voice.
His website for political parties includes a few dates for rallies before the midterms. The campaign has engaged a number of long-time Republican political agents. He hasn't yet hired a campaign manager or any other prominent campaign officials.
Many Trump advisers expressed concern about Trump's 2020 campaign strategy. Trump has been accused of being low-energy and reverting back to right-wing bomb-throwers. Others have doubted his capability to win a nonconsecutive second term.
In the past few months, Trump's stock has been hit. Trump's support has dropped in the GOP and he's been criticized for his dinner with Nazi supporters. Some possible 2024 Republican opponents have expressed doubt about the dinner.
Trump is the main attraction however his campaign has also been affected by legal setbacks. One of the biggest scandals that involved the Trump Organization was a major tax-fraud scheme.
Recently, the president announced that he will be publishing the book as a photobook. There are photos taken during his time in the White House. In addition to the photographs the book also contains captions written by the President Trump.
The book of the former president is entitled "Our Journey Together," and it will be published by Winning Team Publishing, a conservative imprint created by campaign adviser Sergio Gor. The book will be available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and 45books.
According to the publisher, "Our Journey Together" will feature more than 300 images. Photos were selected by the president himself and he also wrote the captions. Some captions are considered unbridled hottakes of enemies of the president.
The book isn't a detailed analysis of Trump's time in office, but it does have beautiful photos. In less than two months it has sold more than $20 million.
However the publisher is facing problems with their supply chain. They're unable to obtain enough paper to print the required copies. The publishing company plans to print 300,000.000 copies more at three locations.
Despite all the challenges, the book is still an enormous success. As of this writing the book has sold over 200,000 copies. Signed copies, which are selling by the tens of thousands, are not included.
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Much has been written about the technology of training. The story-line is often the same: companies are champing at the bit for the opportunity to exercise the latest training technologies in an effort to reach employees effectively while reducing costs.
This trend is understandable. Technology has made training much more convenient, an essential factor for global enterprises that need to train employees across the world. Instead of supersizing the travel budget to bring employees to the home office or other training center, technology can help trim their bottom line by pushing training out into the regional offices.
But are their employees better trained as a result of this technological boom? With companies fast abandoning traditional instructor-lead training in favor of tech-based training, it is increasingly important to ensure that technology remains the training messenger rather than becoming the message.
Regardless of whether a training system is a high-ticket technological wonder or a simple bound paper manual, the quality of the training results should be the same.
Create "across the board" accountability for training results, from top management to every new hire.
Enhance the ability of the trainer/supervisor to provide effective training.
Technology can enable such results, but it can't ensure their achievement. Technology can provide a platform for imparting knowledge, but it can't distinguish between theory and practice. Technology can be used to measure quantitative retention, but it can't evaluate qualitative application. These assurances, distinctions, and evaluations can only be provided by people.
That's the question that technology cannot answer: Are your employees actually learning from technology-based training programs? When the training is over and the employees are removed from the classroom — real or virtual — will they really be able to demonstrate that they understood what they learned, and apply their knowledge in practical real-world situations?
In typical training scenarios, the trainer does 80% of the work. In many cases, the students aren't expected to demonstrate application-based knowledge during the training event. While they might be able to pass a final written or computer test, they typically come away with a retention rate of only 10-30%.
First, there must be an effective human intervention strategy.
Second, accountability for results must be established.
Third, there must be an instructional design that empowers trainees to take ownership of their learning.
With these simple foundations in place, every company can experience superior learning results with the help of technology.
A performance-based learning environment must have an effective Human Intervention Strategy to mold and monitor the learning experience. Such a strategy is the foundation of an effective training program.In order to keep the knowledge relevant and applicable, company-wide stakeholders must forge specific, relevant learning objectives out of the training fire and builds in comprehension and application from a knowledge-based platform.
Appropriate methods for the delivery of the training.
What resources are needed, and in what form are they needed to be effective -- paper-based or interactive media, for example.
Whether to build or buy the required resources.
Whether internal or external resources will be utilized, based on needed expertise.
How all this information will be integrated into the technology used to deliver the learning.
As a result, managers can better negotiate purchases of technology-based training programs and avoid spending money on features that bring little or no value to the established learning objectives.
We believe that the real genius is not in building the materials; it's in getting them used. Each year companies waste money on resources that are either not used, or are used improperly. If the answer to an effective training infrastructure rests with the human intervention strategy, then the answer to the issue of implementation is accountability. Lack of accountability in a training program will sink even the most expensive systems.Trainees have a responsibility to be prepared and willing to be trained. But the ultimate success or failure of a training program depends on management's commitment to own the outcome. That kind of accountability can be assured by establishing the proper platform upon which the learning is orchestrated.
Has the trainee learned what they needed to learn?
Was the trainer actively involved in the learning process?
Was management made aware of the quality of learning delivered?
Technology can play an essential role in monitoring and tracking activities required by the performance system. But technology can become a crutch if we let it. If we rely on technology to do all the work, we'll almost certainly have reduced training costs and perhaps increased training test scores. But will employees be able to discuss, explain, and most importantly, apply the knowledge they've learned once they have completed the learning experience?Corporate training programs will be well served by the technological advances. But at the same time, it is increasingly important to keep technology in check. By first establishing a clear human intervention strategy and by setting in place a platform with clearly defined roles of accountability, any training program can experience a dramatic increase in efficiency and effectiveness, and will ensure the money spent on technology delivers a satisfactory return on the investment.
Frank W. Sarr, MAT is Owner/President of Training Implementation Services, founded in 1990 on the premise that the real genius is not in building training programs, but in getting them used. His approach to implementation has produced extraordinary training performances in the financial services, managed care and other industries for his client companies. Frank's professional career has involved associations with Wilson Learning Corporation, Independent Financial Services, and CIGNA, where he was responsible for field training and management development for the National Sales Organization. Frank's passion for the value of creating lasting learning experiences with "real-world" application is reflected in the book Performance Counts and Accountability Pays – Holding Learners Accountable in a Business Setting, which he co-authored with Dr. Tony Alessandra and Pamela Larson Truax. Frank's website is www.performancecounts.com; you can view his profile on LinkedIn. To contact Frank or request his book, email frank.sarr@performancecounts.com.


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Vietnam Veterans' Day honours the service and sacrifice of those who served in Australia's longest conflict of the 20th century. For Australia, the Vietnam War began in 1962 when 30 members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrived in South Vietnam to provide military training to local units. Over the next 10 years, Australian forces would fight in fierce battles with the enemy, most notably the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, the Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral in 1967 and the Battle of Binh Ba in 1969. While Australia's participation in the war was formally declared over in January 1973, elements of the RAAF remained until 1975 assisting with evacuation operations. By the end of the war some 60,000 personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) had served. Tragically, 521 Australians died, and some 3,000 were wounded. We remember them on August 18. Many of those who returned from the war did so with physical and emotional scars, which remained long after the war and the effects of which often extended to their loved ones. It was our Vietnam veterans who recognised the need for additional support, establishing a dedicated counselling service that provides specialised mental health and support services to all veterans and their families. This was known as the Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, but today known as the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service. As a nation we owe you our thanks for this vital service that continues to support veterans and their families, and which will be an enduring legacy of our Vietnam veterans. Thank you for your service. Lest we forget. Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs
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Govt Minister: Thank you for your service and sacrifice
Vietnam Veterans' Day honours the service and sacrifice of those who served in Australia's longest conflict of the 20th century. For Australia, the Vietnam War began in 1962 when 30 members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrived in South Vietnam to provide military training to local units.
Over the next 10 years, Australian forces would fight in fierce battles with the enemy, most notably the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, the Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral in 1967 and the Battle of Binh Ba in 1969. While Australia's participation in the war was formally declared over in January 1973, elements of the RAAF remained until 1975 assisting with evacuation operations.
By the end of the war some 60,000 personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) had served. Tragically, 521 Australians died, and some 3,000 were wounded. We remember them on August 18.
Many of those who returned from the war did so with physical and emotional scars, which remained long after the war and the effects of which often extended to their loved ones.
It was our Vietnam veterans who recognised the need for additional support, establishing a dedicated counselling service that provides specialised mental health and support services to all veterans and their families.
This was known as the Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, but today known as the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service.
As a nation we owe you our thanks for this vital service that continues to support veterans and their families, and which will be an enduring legacy of our Vietnam veterans. Thank you for your service.
Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs


Marysville Public Library offers a variety of programs for all age groups. Click on the drop-down Categories button below to select the types of programs you're interested in viewing.
Starting with Baby Storytime, we offer activities for kids 0-18 (see Tweens/Teens also.) Reading and learning is a life-long process, so check our programming calendar for activities like Pages and Paws, Craft Programs, and more!
For ages 11-18, we offer Teen Mystery Nights, Crafts, and special programming like writing workshops and yoga.
Book Clubs include a Dish and Dine Club (trying new recipes), and book discussions during afternoon and evening hours. We also offer craft programs, history and topical workshops, and technology help, including one-on-one device or computer help.


Every BBQ season it's the same thing again and again. BBQ fans look forward to tasty steaks, burgers, or delicious fish hot from the grill. For vegetarians, however, grill season almost always means sticking to the sides like potatoes or salads. This beautifully photographed cookbook finally ends the scarcity of edible entrées for vegetarians at the picnic table.
With many vegan recipes included as well!
Inspired by cooking styles from around the world, these sixty delicious and versatile recipes finally make BBQ a feast for vegetarians, too.


QCam: Michael Perry joins QVC!
Michael Perry has joined QVC as one of our resident gardening experts, catch him LIVE on air from 9am on Sunday 4th March for Michael Perry's Garden World!
Michael is a self-professed plant geek, he keeps himself busy travelling the world in search of new plants, as well as lecturing and connecting with other horticultural fans on social media.
We're really excited to have Michael on-board here at QVC and I think you're going to love his enthusiasm for all things gardening – take a look at my video below to meet the man himself.
I would have loved today's show, and it was great when Michael got a word in edgewise, but Simon Biagi took over. I usually like Simon, but he seemed to be trying to silence Michael.
PLEASE on the next show can you give time to allow Michael, who is highly informative and good in front of the camera, actually speak!
I always watch qvc garden but no substitute on as don't understand it I'm deaf. Looking forward to see new man Michael Perry.
Love Micheal Perry why is he not in today? We think he's a breath of fresh air !!!!!
No not liking the new guy sorry I tried. That strange little giggle he seems to continually do is very irritating. Poor Jackie Kabler today seemed to have to do everything he was like a spare part. I turned it off and will avoid the rest of the day When he is on.
welcome to michael perry.very informative.love richard but realise he needs a rest.so lets give michael a chance.ps beard doesnt bother me only interested in his knowledge.
I love Michael Perry is on QVC!!loved him when he was with Thompson and Morgan and thrilled to see him back on QVC!! Dale Winton and him make a perfect presenting pair . Good luck Michael!!
There's a place for both Richard and Michael. Enjoy both!
Personally, I enjoy watching a presenter who is enthusiastic and know what they are talking about. What has their beard got to do with anything!!!
Love Michael so knowledgable the in-house presenters seem to want to take over , let the garden experts have the lead and it will flow much better.


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Motorhome screen cover specialist Taylormade helps out NHS
Not only is Taylormade continuing to operate during the coronavirus lockdown, but it's also diversifying into making scrubs for NHS staff.
When the current lockdown was announced, the West Yorkshire-based motorhome and campervan screen cover and accessory supplier faced a difficult decision — whether to close the business or self-isolate at the premises and continue to fulfil customer orders.
So owners Carolyn and Tina packed their motorhome and caravan, and down to the unit in Honley they went – with their dogs of course.
With the travel restrictions in place, orders drastically reduced, leaving Taylormade and its sewers with spare capacity. A chance phone call from Carolyn's niece, Emma, soon changed all that.
Emma explained that a local soft furnishings company, Ashley Interiors, had also had been hit by the lockdown, and had diversified into making scrubs for the NHS, but more sewers and pattern cutters were needed to meet the demand.
Provided with fabric from the local co-ordinator, Carolyn and Tina now make the pattern for the scrubs, and cut out the garments to supply to local sewers, including their own staff who work from home. To date, the Taylormade team has made over 60 garments for the NHS alongside their usual motorhome screen covers.
Carolyn and Tina commented that until the current situation changes, they are more than happy to continue to volunteer their efforts to support the NHS staff, although suitable fabric is becoming difficult to source, so if there are any fabric manufacturers out there who are able to help, please get in touch by emailing sales@taylormade-covers.co.uk


A new Brigadier General, Col. Avi Balot received his promotion at a festive ceremony held at the Kirya (Tel Aviv District Government center) as he assumes the title of military secretary to the prime minister.
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot described Balot as "an excellent officer who carried out all major roles" who is fit for the position.
"The military secretary to the prime minister is a very sensitive and unique role," noted Eizenkot.
Balot served as commander of the commando unit in the past year and will replace Brigadier General Eliezer Toledano, who served as military secretary to the prime minister over the past three years and will assume his position as commander of the Gaza division.
Avi Balot also shared words of gratitude and praise for Toledano for helping him with the transition process.
Eliezer, thank you very much for the direct, sharp, professional and quick on-the-job training," Balot said.


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Q: Is horizontal scrolling possible in android? I want to get same effect of home screen in samsung android phone, i.e., we have to drag screen horizontally to view all applications and we will get screen numbers on top side as 1, 2, 3, ... Is it possible to create an app like that?? If anyone know this reply me.
Thanks,
Yugandhar

A: Use the ViewPager detailed there and this can be combined with the ViewPagerIndicator to provide the nice title effect.

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2 tank boat dive. Bring your own tanks or add on extras charge for Nitrox or air tanks when signing up.
Cost: $80/per person to the club. If you need to rent tanks the additional cost is $10 per tank for air and $15 for Nitrox. Please let me know when you reserve your spot if you want air or Nitrox.
General Dive Plan: (2) boat dives from the Escapade. We will travel around the point into Carmel Bay to sites with depths in the 75 to 90 foot range.


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The Library has the following computers available for use:
Adult Computer Area: 18 desktop systems
Teen Computer Area: 8 desktop systems
Youth Computer Area: 8 desktop systems
All computer systems have access to high speed internet and are compliant with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Idaho Code 33-2741.
Computer access requires a Library card and provides a standard computer session for up to 2 hours. Patrons may login multiple times and can start a new 2 hour session as long as a 30 minute break between consecutive computer sessions has been taken. The Library also offers a free Internet Use Only card which allows for computer access only and does not come with additional library privileges. The library also offers a free express pass for 15 minutes of computer use.
Public computers are updated on a consistent basis and provide access to the following software:
Modern web browser (Firefox and Chromium)
LibreOffice suite compatible with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Screenshot Application
Basic bitmap and vector graphic editor (GIMP and Inkscape)
Users data (downloads, documents, etc) on the computers will not be retained between computer sessions. If data needs to be saved patrons will need to email or save data to a USB storage device.
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Junior guard Devin Watson puts up a shot during the Aztecs 83-52 victory over McNeese State on Friday Nov. 17.
San Diego State men's basketball jumped out to a big first half lead against visiting McNeese State University, and came away with an emphatic 83-52 victory to move to 2-1 on the season.
Watson attacked the rim seemingly at will, and said after the game that he was just taking what the Cowboys defense gave him.
"I was just reading the defense a lot tonight. I didn't have to be overly aggressive, just made the right plays, had my opportunities to score, and had opportunities to make my teammates better," Watson said.
Senior forward Malik Pope added 16 points with nine rebounds, and senior guard Trey Kell had 13 points to help pace the Aztecs.
Pope was the beneficiary of multiple alley-oop passes from Watson, and said he is glad to have the transfer from University of San Francisco.
SDSU shot 48 percent, while the Cowboys had a hard time putting the ball through the rim, shooting only 31 percent from the floor and just 15 percent from behind the arc.
Junior forward Quatarrius Wilson led McNeese with 15 points and eight rebounds, but couldn't make up for a 2-15 shooting night from sophomore guard Kalob Ledoux, the team's leading scorer coming into the game.
Dutcher said that he saw improvement on the defensive end, three nights after giving up 90 points in a loss to Arizona State University.
The Aztecs host Eastern Illinois University on Monday, Nov. 20 for their last home game until Dec. 3, when they host Bradley University.


Since 1957, the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has been a primary source of information on the health of the population of the United States. The NHIS is a cross-sectional household interview survey that is fielded continuously throughout the year. For the 1968 survey, the sample plan included about 134,000 persons from approximately 42,000 households.
A core questionnaire collected data on topics such as acute conditions, injuries, chronic conditions, days of disability, limitation of activity, hospitalization, and demographic information such as housing, family composition, income, etc. For 1968, the survey included sections on motor vehicle accidents, digestive conditions, and personal health care expenditures (out-of-pocket payments, insurance, social assistance, etc.).
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Census Bureau. United States National Health Interview Survey 1968. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


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Daschle: Health Care Overhaul 'Within Our Reach' President Obama has recruited former Sen. Tom Daschle to help persuade reluctant Democrats to approve health care legislation. Daschle discusses his role and how he hopes to make lawmakers understand "the consequences of failure."
Daschle: Health Care Overhaul 'Within Our Reach'
Tom Daschle, shown earlier this year on Capitol Hill, has been recruited to help persuade reluctant Democrats to support health care overhaul legislation. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
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Tom Daschle, shown earlier this year on Capitol Hill, has been recruited to help persuade reluctant Democrats to support health care overhaul legislation.
Senate Democrats may have scored a procedural victory Saturday night, but the real battle is set to begin after Thanksgiving, when debate over health care legislation will begin.
Majority Leader Harry Reid hopes to get a bill to the president's desk by the end of the year. But getting 60 votes to support the bill in its current form is by no means guaranteed.
Arkansas Democrat Blanche Lincoln says she won't back a bill that includes money for a government-run public health care plan. The same goes for other conservative Democrats, like Louisiana's Mary Landrieu and Nebraska's Ben Nelson.
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Health Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle Nov. 21, 2009
Liberal senators say just the opposite.
To help bridge that divide, President Obama has recruited Tom Daschle, the former Senate majority leader from South Dakota and one-time nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Daschle spoke to Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz.
Guy Raz: The president has deputized you to help Vice President Biden to try and persuade reluctant Senate Democrats to pass a bill. How will you convince senators like Blanche Lincoln to vote for it?
Tom Daschle: Well, first of all, Guy, I don't want to overblow my role. I'm just an informal resource, and there are a lot of people in my capacity. There are a good number of people that want to see this legislation pass and want to see the president succeed. This is the farthest we've ever come, and I think it's really important that we get the job done now. But I think, to your question, the most important thing is to make sure that everyone understands the tremendous problems that will occur in this country if we do nothing. The status quo is probably the worst option of all. And so to convince them that we simply can't sustain the status quo is where the argument begins.
Raz: So you sort of try and talk about the weight of history, for example?
The most important thing is to make sure that everyone understands the tremendous problems that will occur in this country if we do nothing. The status quo is probably the worst option of all.
Tom Daschle
Daschle: That's right. In part, you look at what we've seen with access costs and quality problems in this country. We have about 50 million people who are uninsured, and about half of those who are insured are underinsured. Today, 18,000 people, at least, die because we don't have adequate insurance. Our costs now have gone through the roof — $8,000 for every man, woman and child in the country. And we are tremendously behind with regard to quality. So understanding those complex and very difficult problems, I think, is one of the most persuasive ways of which to make sure people understand the consequences of failure.
Raz: Many senators say they will not support a bill with a public option. Is it worth dropping that?
Daschle: Well, I feel very strongly about the importance of a public option, but obviously, you've got to thread that needle, as well. And I think it's going to be very difficult. Sen. Reid thought he might have been able to do that by saying, look, let's just make it voluntary. And I think if you make it voluntary, you really aren't mandating that a public option take place anywhere in the country. [Republican Maine] Sen. [Olympia] Snow has suggested, well, that state option still goes too far. What if you just trigger something down the road? You don't have a state option, but you trigger it if we don't meet certain expectations within five years. That may be a way to thread the needle in this case.
Raz: Which may not be enough for some of the more liberal members of the Senate who say they will not vote for a bill unless it has a robust public option.
Daschle: Well, and the question you'd ask those people is, "Is having nothing at all better than having no public option?" And I would argue that having nothing at all, again as I said, is the worst possible option we could choose.
Raz: What about funding for abortion in the bill? Do you believe Senate Democrats might be willing to strengthen legislation that limits federal money for abortions in order to get the votes they need?
Daschle: Well, again, I thought Sen. Reid did a masterful job in trying to find a way to balance the extraordinary complexity and the standoff that we've seen on both sides. He's very close, and I think if we can just continue to work the language a little bit, we're getting very, very close to finding something that all sides can agree on. It's not going to take much. I'm confident we can do it.
Raz: In the end, if you need to compromise so much to get the 60 votes, how do you make sure the result isn't simply a watered down version of health care legislation that doesn't do all that much at achieving the goal of insuring millions of uninsured people?
Daschle: Well, first of all, at least 31 million people will be insured for the first time. There would be no lifetime limits. Nobody would be dropped because they're sick. They would have extraordinary new opportunities to get care and to get the coverage and have the confidence that they can get through the difficult times when poor health may require it. So it is an historic breakthrough. But I think the bottom line is, we've got to realize — even if this legislation passes — in my view, we're on about the 30-yard line. That is, we still have about 70 yards to go in order for us to complete the work on health reform in a way that accomplishes everything we need with insurance reform, payment reform and delivery reform that will begin with this process.
Raz: But compromises are going to have to be necessary ...
Daschle: No question.
Raz: And that may include dropping the public option, that may include dealing with issues with respect to the pharmaceutical industry that some of the more liberal members of the Senate have opposed.
Daschle: Well I don't want to prejudge. I don't want to predict that anything is necessary. Sen. Reid is going to continue his efforts, as is the president. Keep in mind, at the end of the day, what we need is 60 votes to end debate. You only need 51 votes to pass the bill. There's a little bit of misunderstanding about that, but I think it is important. And that may be a distinction without a difference. But nonetheless, I think we're going to get there.
Raz: It was announced this week that you will join the law firm DLA Piper as a senior policy adviser. Some government watchdog groups have pointed out that the firm represents clients in the medical industry — Rite Aid and other pharmaceutical companies. What's your response to those who say it's a conflict of interest for you to be involved in any way?
Daschle: Well, I don't change my views regardless of who it is I'm speaking to or working with. I have very public and very strongly held views about the need for reform. Those people who work with the firm are certainly entitled to their own views and have them, but I think it's important for me to be as transparent and be as clear about that as possible. I have never made one call or made one office visit on behalf of a client, and I don't intend to, because that's not my role. There are those who can lobby and do a very good job of it. That's not how I see my role to be. So I don't think there's any conflict at all.
Raz: How confident are you that a health care bill will land on the president's desk for signature before the end of this year?
Daschle: Well, I would say that there's better than an even chance that we can get this done now. We really crossed an extraordinary threshold last night. And with the passage of the cloture vote, I am at least as encouraged as I have been all year long that this is now within our reach. This is certainly doable, and I think we're going to get it done.


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Valar Morghulis – Death in A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
Columnist Adem Kolar examines the way in which all of George R. R. Martin's characters live on borrowed time.
Those who are familiar with HBO's hit TV series Game of Thrones or George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels will know that there is one consistent theme throughout the series. One rock solid constant that stays the same regardless of how rapidly the world within the series may change. And that's Valar Morghulis. All men must die. Young or old, king or peasant, male or female – everyone will eventually die. It just so happens that, in George R. R. Martin's world, it seems to happen quite often to beloved main characters!
Fantasy Flight Games' A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (AGOT LCG) certainly hasn't shied away from this important rule of thumb when it comes to Martin's world. Central to this game is the concept of 'dead characters' in a 'dead pile' that is separate from the discard pile. In a great many card games, including games from FFG's own repertoire, when a character (or creature/monster/ally/etc.) is defeated and leaves play, it is placed in a discard pile. In AGOT LCG, if that character is unique (as denoted by a small symbol next to the character's name), then it is placed in the dead pile instead, meaning that the character is permanently dead – at least in theory – and all further copies of that character in your deck are, in effect, 'dead' cards that cannot be played.
This simple fact ushers in an intriguing dynamic during AGOT LCG matches. Characters like Robert Baratheon, Tywin Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen bring with them an array of benefits – multiple challenge icons, high strength, good traits, and a powerful card ability. But playing them comes with an underlying risk: if they die, they're gone for good, and further copies of those characters in your deck are wasted.
It's why players go to such great lengths to protect their important characters through cards such as Bodyguard or Iron Mines. But in AGOT LCG, the ways to kill characters are far more numerous than the ways to save them. I'd like to go through just a few of them, phase by phase.
In the Plot Phase, where players reveal carefully selected plots from a pre-prepared plot deck, we have the game's most important and most iconic card: Valar Morghulis. When this plot is revealed, all characters in play are killed. Valar Morghulis is the great equaliser, and it doesn't discriminate – every single character in play on both sides of the table will hit the dead pile unless saved through a specific save effect. Other kills that may take place in the plot phase could be as a result of Wildfire Assault (kind of a Valar Morghulis lite) and Heads on Spikes, which randomly discards a card from your opponent's hand. If it's a character, it's immediately placed in the dead pile!
For the Draw Phase, where each player simply draws two cards, we haven't seen a relevant kill effect - yet!
In the Marshalling Phase, where the majority of characters enter play, some factions have access to kill effects. House Stark's Harrenhal kills a character as a reaction to it entering play, while House Lannister's Ser Ilyn Payne can kneel (exhaust/tap) to kill a character of a particular strength level. Joffrey Baratheon, on the other hand, can immediately order a hit on someone after entering play himself. Interestingly, Jaqen H'ghar doesn't immediately kill a character upon entering play, but merely places a "Valar Morghulis" token on three characters. If Jaqen H'ghar ever wins a challenge, the player controlling him can choose and kill a character with a "Valar Morghulis" token on it.
The Challenges Phase is where the majority of the killing happens in AGOT LCG. Apart from the standard way of forcing an opponent to kill one of his or her characters after you win a military challenge against them, there are also ways to directly or indirectly kill characters outside of claim for a military challenge. Sometimes they're focused on intrigue challenges, like with Tyene Sand and Tears of Lys, where both cards kill a character through the use of a poison token (which has a delayed kill effect) after winning an intrigue challenge. As a Challenges Phase action, Robb Stark's direwolf, Grey Wind, has the ability to simply chomp on a low strength character for breakfast.
Ser Gregor Clegane has the ability to randomly hit a character through a 'pillage' (deck milling) effect that could result in both the pillaged character and a character in play both hitting the dead pile! This has led Ser Gregor to be nicknamed "Casino Gregor" in some circles. Far removed from such randomness, Mirri Maz Duur and the Seastone Chair replace the effects of claim during a challenge to choose and kill a character instead, while Quentyn Martell is able to kill a character in retaliation to his own death.
Then you have the (in)famous 'burn' effects. Usually concentrated within House Targaryen, burn cards reduce a character's (or many characters') strength. Sometimes the burn is terminal, meaning if the character's strength hits zero, they are immediately killed with no recourse to save them except if the save gives them a strength boost to take them above the terminal zero. Some of the more notorious burn cards include Dracarys! and Crown of Gold.
Some characters get buffs from kills taking place, such as Chella, Daughter of Cheyk, and Catelyn Stark, while other characters – such as Shireen Baratheon and Ser Waymar Royce – can foster a positive outcome as a result of their death. The wildling known as Craster, meanwhile, can simply ignore the effects of the Valar Morghulis plot to bring back every character that died earlier in the phase.
In the Dominance Phase, Melisandre can look into her fires and foster the death of an opposing character before it has even taken to the field against House Baratheon.
As it stands, there isn't a way to kill a character in the Standing or Taxation phases, as they're essentially 'clean up' phases, but I'm sure it won't be too long those phases are covered as well!
When you play the game of thrones, you can dispose of your rivals through the brute force of Timett, Son of Timett, the subversive ploys of Melisandre, or a simple but effective pot of molten gold. Find the A Game of Thrones: The Card Game core set in your local Good Games store today!
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