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Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley

Gonzaga University Athletic Director Mike Roth made the most astute move since the hiring of Mark Few as his basketball coach by recently hiring legendary high school coach Pat Tyson as Gonzaga’s first full-time running coach.

Roth could not have found a better choice than Tyson, who has not yet had a full-time opportunity to run a complete college cross-country and track and field program.

Tyson just completed the spring season as the track coach for South Eugene High School in Oregon. He spent last season coaching the cross-country teams and distance runners at the University of Kentucky.

Apparently his coaching methods did not go over as well in the south as in the Pacific Northwest, where he built a sterling reputation for success in Eastern Washington at Mead High School. In 19 years—from 1986 through 2004—Tyson’s Panthers produced 12 state cross-country titles, 9 individual cross-country champions, and 17 individual track middle distance champions at 1,600 and 3,200 meters.

To show how dominate Mead was, I was near the finish line at the 1993 state cross-country meet in Pasco (WA) when the Panthers made a statement in the 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) like nothing I have ever seen in state competition. First across the line was Matt Davis in 14:09.3 , followed by his brother Micah Davis in 14:46, followed by Rob Aubrey in third at 14:48, then Greg James finished 8th in 15:13.9 and Skiy De Tray finished 28th in 15:43. Matt Davis set a course record and won this third consecutive state cross-country title.

Mead runners in blue and gold streamed past in a 1-2-3-8-28 finish and won with 31 points. Mead’s slowest scoring runner was 15:43! It was the year that Mead won its 6th straight title under Pat Tyson’s reign. Kennewick finished as runner-up with 102 points.

Mead’s all-time record holder for the 1,600 and 3,200 is Chris Lewis, who set the marks in 1989 by running 4:04.6 and 8:50.65. Not many schools have runners who could keep up with the likes of Chris Lewis or Matt Davis.

Tyson’s harrier squads posted an amazing dual meet record of 145-6 in cross-country competition. No slouch himself, Tyson competed with Steve “Pre” Prefontaine at the University of Oregon and clocked a 13:37 in the 3-mile and a 28:34 in the 6-mile. He was a walk-on after graduating from Lincoln High School in Tacoma (WA).

Tyson was Pre’s roommate at Oregon, but far more important, he was a member of the 1971 Duck cross-country team that won the NCAA national championship.

The spillover effect of Tyson’s personality, accessibility and passion for running positively influenced Mead runners and brought students into the program that may otherwise have never been involved in athletics. Students who also might have played other sports only to ride the bench came into Tyson’s program because they could compete rather than watch their teammates win.

Tyson’s philosophy and system became infectious in the Greater Spokane League. A league that had done well spawned other teams that won state titles when Mead did not. Beginning in 1988 with the first of Tyson’s 12 Mead cross-country championships, the Greater Spokane League has won EVERY 4A championship since then.

The fact that Pat Tyson is returning to the Great Pacific Northwest to coach at Gonzaga University is great news for prep runners in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Great high school runners will follow Tyson to Gonzaga like bees to honey.

Pat Tyson does not only eat, sleep and live running 24 hours a day, he is not only a high school coach with no peer, he is a coaching legend before he starts. Gonzaga is about to make an impact in running like it did in basketball.

On September 4, 2007, President Bush signed the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, designed to make more financial aid available to the poorest families, as well as lowering interest rates for new borrowers. As a bonus, the bill also created an opportunity for students to avoid repayment of loans by teaching in some inner city schools, or by working in public service jobs for ten years, after which time the loan balance will be forgiven.

The Act also reduced interest rates on new subsidized Stafford Loans from 6.8% to 3.4% over four years, and increased the amount of Pell Grants from $4,310 to $5,400 per year over the same period of time.

Though long overdue, it genuinely seemed to be a good piece of legislation that promised financial aid at lower rates and more availability of grant money to students. However, at the bill signing ceremony, President Bush, in what now appears to have been a foreboding understatement, said he didn’t know how all the increased grant money would be funded. Apparently, the problem has been solved – to the benefit of colleges and lenders. So, what else is new?

Mark Twain once said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” Once again, it seems Mr. Clemens, one of America’s greatest and most beloved writers, was right on target.

Just when you thought it was safe to say something positive about the House Education and Labor Committee, who were responsible for the aforementioned College Cost Reduction Act, comes The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008. Sponsored by Rep. George Miller III (D-CA) along with 32 other House democrat and republican co-sponsors to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families, this new legislation not only fails its intended purpose, but actually is quite damaging to the very same students it intended to benefit.

Introduced on the floor of Congress on April 8th, it was passed by the House on April 17th, by the Senate on April 30th, and signed into law by President Bush on May 7th, 2008, the very same day it was received for his consideration. You’d think with all of those learned men and women that our tax dollars severely overpay, just one of them might have taken the time to consult with a college funding expert before rushing to the so-called aid of all of those needy college families.

Following on the heels of the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA, a far better piece of legislation), the new law should be re-titled the Ensuring Continued Increases to Student Loans Act! Under the guise of aiding college families overwhelmed and victimized by the student loan crisis, the Act did little else than add fuel to an ongoing fire by ensuring that colleges and lenders would benefit at the expense of students and their families. This perpetuated yet another deception on the academic public in a manner that has become typical of the no child left behind administration.

College humor is all about expressing one’s self, through clothing, activities, and dorm room accessories. Dorm room decorating is often a person’s first chance to create a space that is uniquely their own. College humor songs are funny songs that tend to fit the college humor genre. These songs contain funny lyrics to some, while others may be offended.

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College Humor offers videos, pictures, articles and jokes to a core audience of college students and recent graduates. It features several rich media ads and text links on its homepage and category pages, which it sells through an internal ad sales team. Use Truveo to find all types of online video including hit television shows, full-length movies, breaking news clips, sports highlights, music videos, or the latest viral videos. Truveo video search service will help you locate any specific video you have in mind. Very cute video wow! It touched my heart!

The prevailing theme of the videos submitted by consumers generally involved some sort of food related gross-out or a lover’s food fight . Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes.[18] We spend hours getting to know TV characters, and just minutes half-paying attention to characters online. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. College Humor post a trailer to YouTube and let the viral fun begin. Soon after that video was made, That video alone spawned a whole new genre of do-it-yourself videos.

Humorous and fine art inspired t-shirts that make a statement. Great for parties, holidays, and special occassions. Participants will activate their own positive thoughts and emotions through relaxation and a focusing technique. Various strategies including: positive self-talk, affirmations, poetry, and humor will be demonstrated.

If you’re an art major, you might go for posters featuring Monet or Van Gogh; if you’re a finance major headed for Wall Street, you’ll want to get your own Bulls and Bears poster. Start a brawl in the middle of the exam. Bring a friend to give you a back massage the entire way through the exam. And of course, many people collect fine art paintings.

Copyright (c) 2008 Vernon DeFlanders

For the newbies and uninformed, this account may seem exaggerated at best. But ask anyone who has experienced their own version of dissertation writing, and worse horror stories may just pour out. Indeed, from the conceptualization to actual presentation, varying thesis problems seem to be just waiting in the wings to ambush the unaware. It is no wonder then that the mere mention of a dissertation work can strike dread and wretched memories among those who went through the same ordeal.

Nevertheless, as difficult as it may appear, dissertation writing need not be as draining and mind-numbing. The best way to go about the process is to observe the mistakes of the past and learn from them. In this way, the earlier thesis problems can be prevented, with the writer reserving sufficient energy on other unforeseen roadblocks.

There are arguably four main dissertation problems that can be nipped in the bud before they can escalate to serious headaches. One pertains to choosing the right topic, and choosing it early. This is a very crucial beginning for writers, but many still gets hopelessly ensnared with poor choices. Looking back, a number of student writers have been known to pick themes that are a bit far from their own interests, and thus found themselves losing steam midway of the dissertation process. Lesson Learned: the writer should choose a topic that strongly appeals to his interest. Better yet, use this question during those fateful days of topic searching: What particular subject will be interesting enough to write about for an entire year?

Another thesis problem that can be avoided refers to having an incompatible mentor. It is never a good thing if a mentor and writer are worlds apart in terms of interests, work practice, and writing styles. With such a combination, both parties may just end up butting heads all throughout the dissertation process. Clearly, the writer stands to lose more, what with the dissertation hanging in the balance of two opposing forces. Lesson Learned: the writer should never underestimate the value of a great mentor. The chosen mentor should have a profound interest and knowledge on the thesis topic, have an efficient organizational skills that can complement the writer’s own work schedule, as well as possess that fervent commitment in guiding the thesis work until the end.

The third preventable dissertation problem pertains to the habit of procrastination, and all the resulting conflicts that arises because of such a sin. Some writers have this notion that a year seems so far away, thus delaying all the work. But therein lies the trap. As the writer procrastinates on thesis duties, time is moving steadily towards the deadline.

And before the writer can so much as blink, piles and piles of research, writing, additional research, and drafting are all waiting to be accomplished. Lesson Learned: Time flies fast for dissertation duty, so maximize every opportunity to work on the material. Research early and write on a consistent schedule.

With these usual problems out of the way, a heavy load of work, not to mention stress, will definitely be lifted from the writer. Indeed, it pays to remember that dissertation writing is difficult and demanding enough. It is then best not to make it more complicated than it already is.

Thesis writing is backbreaking work. It demands an enormous amount of the writer’s research and composition efforts. Then again, besides the academic expertise, this form of schoolwork also requires certain virtues to function and end efficiently. Without such values, all supposed skills fly out the window.

Here are these 4 must-have virtues all thesis writers should absorb for an easier journey to thesis writing:

Patient In thesis writing, patience is one virtue that should be constantly instilled in every writer. Without a doubt, there will be numerous problems along the way, which each author should then have enough forbearance to handle.

Patience is needed in thinking of the proper thesis statement to jumpstart the paper. It is needed in finding possible resources, as well as in sorting out the relevant data from the irrelevant ones. The virtue of patience is even necessary when the writer stumbles into a roadblock and can’t find the words for the paper.

Focused With such an extensive project where the student calls all the shots, it is easy to get sidetracked by the onslaught of details and information. Thus, the student should be focused and loyal enough to stick to the developed thesis statement until the end. It’s never a good thing to change topics in the middle of the thesis year, as it disrupts everything that has been gathered as well as break the momentum of the writer.

Driven The student needs to have the drive to work despite temptations. One great enticement is the lure of a seemingly long period of thesis duty, specifically lasting for about two semesters or one schoolyear. It may appear like a long enough period to slack off for a couple of months. But take it from the many students who fell into the same trap: one year is actually short when undergoing thesis writing responsibilities. Time moves constantly. It even flies very fast from the middle to end of the year when additional thesis duties keeps on (magically) cropping up.

For that, the student needs to be driven enough to keep on working all throughout the year. It may appear that the writer has all the time in the world, but procrastination quickly eats away time. So, keep researching, then keep writing. That should be the drive of every thesis writer.

Meticulous This is one virtue that every writer should soak up in order to achieve an exceptional thesis paper. Every data included in the paper is important, and so, the writer needs to be detail-oriented enough to include only the most applicable of facts. Indeed, one inaccurate detail could break the credibility of the thesis paper, and break the student’s academic marks in the process.

With all these considered, it is safe to assert that efficient thesis writing calls for a combination of creative skills and personal values. Although said virtues are unable to promise a flawless and problem-free thesis paper, it nevertheless assures a more livable and breathable working condition for the writer.

Financing your Online MBA Course, or for that matter, any other certified MBA program requires a huge financial resources. In the UK or USA, the cost of an online MBA course of a good business school is more than the average wages. This is especially true if you are getting your Online MBA Course from a renowned university or one of those top MBA course.

Therefore, if you wish to spend your time actually studying for your Online MBA Course and not worrying about how to finance the MBA, you need a good planning and budgeting. Start your MBA financing planning by looking at the cost involved. Tuition cost makes up a massive part of the Online MBA Course. Note that some online MBA course also requires its students to spend some time as a resident student on its campus. If your Online MBA Course requires that you spend time as a resident student, be sure to check out if the fees is different for foreign students.

Some Online MBA Course offers only online instruction from the lecturer in the forms of digital video feed, but students are expected to buy their own textbooks. However, most Online MBA Course provider would provide students with texts and material which may be printed and bound as a reference book.

There are many ways to finance your Online MBA Course, and you have to be resourceful. There are many instances where students who are working has their employer pay for their Online MBA Course. This is all the more relevant, if you are able to apply your MBA knowledge immediately to your work. On the contrary, full-time MBA students have more difficult chance of getting their employer to finance their certified MBA program.

According to The Economist, more than 60% of students who do their certified MBA part-time, including those doing an Online MBA Course, are financed by their employer. Most employers agree to subsidies the MBA studies with prior agreement that he or she will stay with the company for a certain period of time upon completing the MBA program.

However, there are other considerations you will need to take into account if you are seeking your employer to finance your Online MBA Course. The first important consideration is to check if the MBA that you are taking is certified by your company. Some companies only agree to finance their employee for some limited types of MBA programs.

The cost of the certified MBA is another issue. The company may decide to terminate the financing when you are mid-way through your Online MBA course. Besides getting your employer to finance your Online MBA Course, there are generally three kinds of financial aid that you can consider:

Scholarships - for deserving students with merits or special circumstances

Loans - either from the school or from commercial financial institution

Fellowships - may not be applicable to Online MBA Course, as it involves students earning their money by teaching or assisting with research.

As the world’s educational standards reaches new heights, more and more professionals are now getting their Masters and PhDs just to stay competitive. Relatively, the final challenge of these advanced studies is the thesis or dissertation writing.

Considered to be the largest academic project, the dissertation requires tons of research, interviews, experiments and advanced studies. Whereas the actual writing and research materials provide the essential core of the study, choosing the appropriate topic is the most crucial factor. Without a suitable topic as guidance, the writer will certainly be at a loss on how and where to proceed.

In determining the right topic for your dissertation, here are some tips to bear in mind. Try to remember the word TOPIC:

T – Time-bound It is very important that the chosen topic is narrow enough to be addressed or solved in a reasonable period of time. Keep in mind that the dissertation writing has about one to two years scope, in which case a too-extensive topic may require more than a couple of years for a rational resolution to be achieved. Select a topic that can be completed in due time.

O – Original Though there are countless thesis topics in a particular field, choosing a new idea will definitely land the project on top. One tip: the writer should browsed through the previously written papers, then tweak the seemingly intriguing main ideas to produce a different approach.

P – Purpose It is a must that a selected topic must be able to clearly explain the dissertation’s purpose. A great topic coherently states whether the material plans to educate, to persuade, or to analyze a particular subject.

I – Interesting A suitable topic is the one that greatly interests the writer. In this way, the writer will be sure to work on the dissertation writing with enthusiasm and dedication. Furthermore (although not as essential as the first), it is also a big aid if the topic appears to be fascinating to advisors and peers in the field, as this may open up opportunities like support, research funds, and timely feedback.

C – Challenging A topic needs to be challenging, a thought-provoking sort of challenging. It should not be a mere eloquent version of previous academic studies, but a different and hopefully stimulating approach to a subject area.

Choosing the proper topic sets the tone and the direction of the dissertation. It is even fair to say that a topic can make or break the paper. Thus, it is recommended that using these T.O.P.I.C guides, the writer ought to be proactive enough to contemplate probable topics on the months before the actual dissertation writing begins.

If you are a parent or a relative who is thinking of a great way to save college money for the children in your family, Education Savings Plans may be the right choice for you. There are many things to take into consideration if you’re thinking of participating in one of these. First, you have to choose which plan is right for your family based on your financial needs and goals. In addition, the age (under 18) of the beneficiary or of the student who will benefit from the plans is also critical. Because of these factors, the information presented here is mostly useful for parents or relatives of young children who are looking to save money for future college-related expenses.

The two Education-savings plans, Coverdell education savings account and 529 college savings plans, have some similarities. In both plans, the money that is contributed come from after-tax dollars. This means that the money that is contributed to these plans is subject to income tax before it gets to the account. However, the earnings and withdrawal from Education-savings plans are tax-free as long as the money is used in paying for college tuition, living, and other eligible expenses.

Because the two plans are different in many ways, here are a few things to consider:

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These are Education-savings plans that are sponsored by the federal government. There is an annual limit to the dollar amount contributed into these accounts. However, parents or relatives can set up several accounts at various financial institutions as long as their contribution does not go over the annual limit.

Coverdell savings accounts have its advantages in a sense that contributors/donors have the flexibility to choose which types of investments the money will go into. For example, you may invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificate of deposits etc. In this way, you can choose either an aggressive or conservative investment strategy which will depend on how much time you have to invest or how much risk you are willing to take.

529 College Savings Plans

These are Education-savings plans that are sponsored by the state government. Every American state currently offers 529 plans.

Like the Coverdell account, your contributions are not tax-deductible but your withdrawals and earnings are tax-free as long as you use the money for eligible educational expenses. There two types of 529 savings plans and they are savings/investment plans and prepaid tuition.

The savings/investment plan can be compared to a retirement account such as a 401K which is designed to pay for eligible college expenses. As with the Coverdell plan, parents can choose an investment strategy that fits their needs. Furthermore, parents usually don’t have to be a resident in a particular state to open these Education-savings plans. In this way, parents can search for better deals and will have several colleges to choose from.

Most of us are used to the traditional concept of education. You search for the right program, or at least the closest program that offers something close to what you need. You stand in line for hours waiting to register, fight for parking places to rush to class, and stay up all night trying to cram for the next big exam. Now that you are “all grown up” the idea of going back to school and trying to juggle all of your responsibilities of a family and some how managing to keep your job so that you do not starve to death while you pursue the means to that next big promotion, is well…a bit overwhelming. And it seems that every where you go online you are seeing another ad about some new online degree program which, given the importance of continuing education in the job market today, sounds rather tempting. However, what can you expect from an online program? Are they legitimate degrees from accredited universities?

The simple answer to those questions is…yes, you can obtain a legitimate degree from a regionally accredited university right from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Understanding the high demand for continuing education, professional development, and advanced degrees in the ever changing and increasingly complexed job market today and given the challenges for many working adults that would prevent them from obtaining further traditional education, many universities and academic institutions have started offering programs online. Distance education providers includes colleges, universities, and other schools from all over the country including some top ranked universities like The University of Florida, The University of Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky University, Mountain State University, and the University of Saint Mary just to name but a handful.

The types of degrees that you can earn online vary from professional certifications that can be obtained over a short period of time to more traditional bachelor’s degrees. Online degree seeking students are not limited to only undergraduate work either, many universities offer graduate certificates, Master’s degrees and even doctorates all online. Once such example is The University of Florida’s Doctor of Pharmacy online degree program which has been “ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation by US News and World Report”.

The different fields in which online degrees are being offered also leaves students with a lot of options. With online programs being offered in field such as Education, Criminal Justice, Management, Health Care, and Fire and Safety just to list a few, you have almost as many educational options online as you have had with traditional, on campus education in the past. The cost of online degree programs are fairly comparable to that of more traditional degree offerings. Most universities have kept the tuition costs for the online programs of study at around the same amount that on campus students are paying. And since a lot of the course material is all online or maybe included in the cost of tuition, you may actually end up paying less in the long run for your degree.

So if you have been debating on furthering your education but were worried about finding a “real” degree program, do not worry- there are plenty out there to choose from.

The Caribbean has four major medical schools that are sometimes referred to as “The Big Four”. These medical schools are accredited and have produced many fine physicians. Many of the graduates are American born and return to the states to set-up a lifetime practice. They have proven that medical schools in the Caribbean can and do produce fine doctors of medicine.   Actually there are some specific advantages to Caribbean medical schools. These medical schools are a viable option and alternative to American medical schools. They are generally lower in cost. Tuition is normally less expensive. Housing is readily available for US students. Another advantage is that admission is easier than US medical schools. The opportunity to gain acceptance into a medical school should be greater than that of an American medical school. The medical schools in the Caribbean generally use English to teach all of their classes. Language should not be a problem.   While US medical schools have one deadline for admission, the Caribbean medical schools usually offer three application periods in a year. This means you might be able to start classes at a time other than the traditional start dates of American medical schools. There are three medical schools in the Caribbean that deserve your research and investigation. Those three include: Ross School of Medicine, Sava School of Medicine, and the St. George University.   There are some disadvantages to attending a Caribbean medical school. The cost of travel will be an added expense. It is not cheap to travel these days. You will also have to adjust to a different culture. For some this may be difficult. Although most American medical students make the adjustment with time. Another disadvantage is the process of obtaining clinical rotations and residencies. The Caribbean medical schools do not have a strong program like American medical schools. There is also a limited number available. Many of the Caribbean medical schools do offer rotations back in the United States but you will have to investigate those specific situations. If you return to the States you will have to take the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) and the USMLE tests as well.   Caribbean medical schools do over an alternative for American medical students. The final judgment will always be up to the individual. Many students have attended medical school in the Caribbean and have solid careers. You will have to make those decisions for yourself.