Friday, March 22, 2013

New Details Emerge About Group Interviews at UMichigan's Ross ...

rossAs reported here in January, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan plans to officially launch team-based interviews as part of its MBA admissions process in 2014, following Wharton?s lead. An article this week in Bloomberg BusinessWeek sheds some light on the approach Ross is taking, as evidenced through pilot efforts the admissions team conducted with roughly 110 applicants in Beijing, Shanghai and Ann Arbor this past admissions season.

Like Wharton, Ross is seeking to assess how applicants interact with one another through the new team-based exercises. The format the Michigan school is using, however, differs from Wharton?s, in which candidates are sent a question in advance and then grouped with other applicants to present a team solution. At Ross, the pilot exercises held in January and February involved applicants first approaching a task individually and then as a group, according to the Bloomberg BW report.

The Ross applicants ? in groups of four to six ? were first given 10 minutes to prepare individual presentations connecting two random words in any way they chose. Next, the group was given a set of random words and 20 minutes to use the words to address a problem and solution as a team.

?Different things come out in a group interview,? Soojin Kwon, Ross director of admissions, told Bloomberg BW. ?It creates a more complete picture of what the applicant will be like in a classroom and in our community.? Random words were used to prevent applicants from preparing in advance, Kwon added.

To test the new format, some of the applicants invited for the traditional one-on-one interview were encouraged to participate in the group exercise, though their performance would not be part of their application evaluation, the Ross admission committee told them. Kwon told Bloomberg BW that she hopes to implement the team-based interview more broadly next year, but that the logistics of how to bring together interviewees and evaluators may make it hard to use with all applicants. Evaluators for the pilot group interviews at Ross were alumni and second-year students.

Read the complete Bloomberg BusinessWeek article, ?Ross to Use Team-Based Interviews for MBA Admissions.??

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Source: http://blog.clearadmit.com/2013/03/new-details-emerge-about-group-interviews-at-umichigans-ross-school-of-business/

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Smith's double-double leads Butler to 68-56 win

Butler head coach Brad Stevens talks to his players during the first half a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Bucknell Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Butler head coach Brad Stevens talks to his players during the first half a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Bucknell Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Bucknell head caoch Dave Paulsen reacts on the sidelines during the first half a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Butler Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bucknell guard Steven Kaspar (3) drives against Butler forward Kameron Woods (31) during the first half their second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Bucknell guard Cameron Ayers (42) has the ball knocked away by Butler guard Alex Barlow (3) during the first half their second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

(AP) ? Sorry, Bucknell. This year's Butler is still Butler.

Andrew Smith had a double-double with a career-high 16 rebounds and 14 points, and Butler made 18 of 20 free throws down the stretch to hold off upset-minded Bucknell 68-56 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Roosevelt Jones added 14 points for the sixth-seeded Bulldogs, back in the tournament for the first time since making back-to-back runs to the national title game.

Leading scorer Rotnei Clarke was just 5-of-14. But he went 5-of-6 from the line ? all in the final 2:59 ? and finished with 17 points in his first appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Joe Willman had a career-high 20 points, and 11th-seeded Bucknell made a game of it with a 19-2 run in the second half. But it couldn't overcome an off day by two-time Patriot League Player of the year Mike Muscala, who had nine points, only the second time this season he's failed to reach double figures. Going almost five minutes without scoring late in the second half didn't help, either.

Butler (27-8) will now face the winner of Davidson-Marquette on Saturday in the East Region.

Little Butler's appearances in the championship game gave hope to little guys everywhere ? they nearly knocked off Duke in 2010, with Gordon Hayward's half-court heave clanking off the rim ? and Bucknell hoped to pull off an upset of its own Thursday. They have it in their DNA, having knocked off third-seeded Kansas in 2005, one of the tournament's classic upsets.

And for a while, it looked as if Bucknell might just beat Butler at its own game.

The Bulldogs appeared on the verge of pulling away when Khyle Marshall made a jumper to give Butler a 29-18 lead with 16:35 left. But Muscala, who'd been downright dismal for the first 24 minutes of the game, converted a three-point play to spark a 19-2 run. Just as he'd carried Bucknell the first half, Willman was key during the spurt, scoring eight points. When he made a jumper to put Bucknell up 32-31, its first lead since the opening seconds of the game, he jumped up and down and then quickly composed himself.

But as anyone who's watched Butler the last few years knows, this one was far from over.

Smith made a 3, then Marshall stripped the ball from Muscala at the other end and fed Clarke, who hit another 3 to put Butler back in front 39-37. After Frazier's three-point play, Smith scored on a hook shot and pesky Alex Barlow got another steal and scored on the driving layup to give Butler a 43-30 lead with 7:28 to play.

Willman's jumper cut Butler's lead to 43-42 with 6:56 left, but the Bison went the next 4:42 without scoring. Butler, meanwhile, was putting on a free throw clinic, making 18 of 20 to seal the victory.

Associated Press

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wireless 'under the skin' prototype implant beams instant blood test read-outs to your smartphone

Wireless 'under the skin' module can beam instant blood test readouts to your smartphone

A new blood-testing sensor that lies under the surface of the skin has been developed by a team of scientists in Switzerland. While that may not be particularly notable alone, this half-inch prototype can instantly beam several health metrics to smart devices over Bluetooth, monitoring cholesterol, blood sugar levels as well as the impact of medical treatments like chemotherapy using five built-in sensors.

The device has already been tested on animals and while the researchers hope to begin testing soon on patients that would typically require a lot of blood tests and monitoring, the module is still several years from a commercial release. According to the EPFL's video, the sensor can even predict heart attacks several hours before they occur, sensing minute changes in the bloodstream ahead of time. We've 'implanted' the explanation after the break, but if you're looking for some more medical-minded specifics, head to the source.

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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/20/wireless-under-the-skin-implant-can-beam-instant-blood-test-re/

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Monday, March 18, 2013

iMore show 341: Boring, still a phone

Clayton Morris of Fox News and the Read Quick app joins Rene to talk about the end of Google Reader, Google's new product line, Samsung's new Galaxy S4, the mythical iWatch, and just where Apple might be going in 2013.

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Friday, February 1, 2013

UFO research inst. of Canada

UFO research inst. of Canada

 
  ==================================================================
  Information File On:  U.F.O. Research Institute of Canada (UFORIC)
  ==================================================================
 
 	As UFONET is not itself an investigative body, but a forum for
  the thoughts and ideas of the public, UFOlogists, and research groups;
  part of our mandate is to alert people to the existence of worthwhile
  research organizations.  Recently, I learned of a new organization by
  the name of UFORIC, which is based in Vancouver.  Other than a having
  a packet of documents from them, I have very little first-hand info
  about the group.  However, from what I've seen so far, they do seem
  to be a professionally run organization, which in this field of study,
  is saying a lot.  What follows then is some reprints of some of the
  information that was sent to me.  If you're interested in pursuing
  this further, contact addresses and phone numbers will be listed.
 
 	Again, what follows should not be construed as an endorsement
  of UFORIC, although my own personal feelings are that UFORIC seems
  to be a legitimate organization, and one in which your money wouldn't
  be wasted.  One thought to bear in mind is that this group has only
  been in operation for about 14 wks. and may be "here today, gone
  tomorrow".  However I don't think this will be the case with UFORIC,
  as they seem to have done their homework and started on a solid
  organizational foundation.  UFORIC was "Incorporated" earlier this
  year in the province of British Columbia.  UFONET is in no way
  affiliated with UFORIC, although its hoped that their will be two-
  way co-operation between both groups.  One of the Directors, Lorne
  Goldfeather, informed me that they were looking to have a BBS arm
  of UFORIC 8-12 months down the road.  At present, I'm trying to
  procure a UFONET node in Vancouver, in order that we might have
  quicker access to Directors and members of UFORIC in the B.C. area.
 
                                   - Tom Mickus >  9/29/89
 
 
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
  Note:  The following electronic reproductions are different in form
  ----   than that of the originals.
 
 
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                 U.F.O. RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CANADA
 
           24 Hour Reporting Service - News Updates Daily
 
 
                         U  F  O  R  I  C
 
   For Information call: 1-(604)-685-1-UFO
   --------------------
               Or write: Dept. 25 - 1665 Robson St.,
               --------  Vancouver, B.C., Canada,  V6G 3C2
 
 
   Current List Of U.F.O.R.I.C. Board Of Director Officers:
   --------------------------------------------------------
 
   First Officer:  - Helen Williams, 106-1170 Haro St. Vancouver B.C.
   -------------     V6E 1R8
 
   Second Officer: - Graham Conway
   --------------
 
   Third Officer:  - Brian Fewster, 7709-127th St., Surrey, B.C.
   -------------     V3W 4B1
 
   Fourth Officer: - Jack Roberts, 7165 Bridgewood Dr., Burnaby, B.C.
   --------------    V5A 3T5
 
   Fifth Officer:  - Neil Gilchrist, 5629 Ash St., Vancouver, B.C.
   -------------     V5Z 3G8
 
   Sixth Officer:  - Lorne Goldfeather, #904, 1275 Haro St., Vancouver
   -------------     B.C.,  V6E 1G1
 
 
 
 
  ======================================================================
  (code-of-ethics  form-1)      U.F.O.R.I.C.              (members copy)
  ======================================================================
 
 
                            AIMS OF THE ASSOCIATION
                            -----------------------
 
   1.  To promote the free exchange, discussion and dissemination of
       information, theories and ideas and proofs related to ufology,
       in Canada and internationally.
 
   2.  To maintain high standards of ethics, humanitarianism, and
       scientific practices in the study of the U.F.O. phenomenon.
 
   3.  To preserve the history and genealogy of available U.F.O. research.
 
   4.  To secure cooperative action in advancing the common cause of its
       members.
 
   5.  To disseminate information of a general, economic, social or
       governmental character; to analyze subjects relating there to;
       and present the views of its members to other organizations,
       the government, and the public (may require inviting guest
       speakers, or travelling to locations other than Vancouver).
 
   6.  To cooperate with other organizations of like interest, in Canada
       and worldwide.
 
   7.  To further the training and education of its members.
 
   8.  To maintain a 24 HOUR reporting hotline and carry on
       investigations, which may involve hypnosis by a certified
       hypnotherapist.
 
   9.  To promote standardization in the investigation, reporting and
       evaluation of U.F.O. sightings and related phenomena.
 
  10.  To provide, at some point in time, in a newsletter or periodical,
       a local, and/or national, and/or international forum for the
       report and publication of all worthy activities and projects of
       person, groups or organizations working in the field of ufology.
 
  11.  To make awards, eventually, within the life of this association,
       to persons, associations, or agencies, in recognition of
       outstanding accomplishments in the field of ufology.  Awards
       may be of a general nature or specific funding for an
       investigative research project.
 
 
 
 			CODE OF ETHICS
                         --------------
 
   1.  Members shall maintain high standards of ethics and scientific
       practices and shall be guided in their relationships by personal
       integrity.
 
   2.  They shall uphold the dignity and reputation of U.F.O.R.I.C.
       before the public at all times.
 
   3.  They shall avoid and discourage sensationalism, exaggeration,
       undignified and unwarranted statements, or misleading advertising.
 
   4.  In providing devices of any nature, such as an electomagnetic
       field detector, gravity wave detector, or signalling machines,
       they shall offer a 30 day money back guarantee and provide a
       year's warranty on the item in writing (except for expendable
       parts).  Also, they shall provide a repair service for any device
       offered (reasonable use required).
 
   5.  In providing service for compensation, they shall refuse to
       undertake that which is of a questionable nature, and they shall
       advise the probability of success.
 
   6.  They shall not use their membership in this association as
       evidence of qualification, or as a measure of ability or
       performance.
 
   7.  They shall not exhibit or use the name of U.F.O RESEARCH INSTITUTE
       OF CANADA - (U.F.O.R.I.C.) on any letterhead, stationary, or
       business cards, nor in advertising of a business or professional
       nature, unless as part of the association's regular activities,
       along with the approval of its board of directors.
 
   8.  Any members found to be in violation of this Code of Ethics by the
       board of directors may have his/her membership priviledges in the
       U.F.O.R.I.C. revoked.
 
 
  ======================================================================
 
 
  ======================================================================
 
 
 
  (Form Sent to People Inquiring about UFORIC)
 
 
   						     Date:
 
 
  Dear __________________,
 
 
 	Thank you for your request about our organization.
  We are a non profit group of professionals who are greatly
  interested and keenly determined in solving the U.F.O. mystery
  in a methodical, serious manner.
 
 	Aside from our 24 HOUR NEWS SERVICE, we do on-going
  investigations and on-site inspections.  We depend on public
  support in order to keep this organization in existence.
 
  	We are offering yearly club memberships.  For $20.00 you
  will receive a UFORIC membership card and interesting mailings
  on the subject every month.  Another $2.00 will get you a
  catalogue of many U.F.O. magazines and books available from us
  dating as far back as 1957 up to present time.
 
 	Kindly send a postal money order (money orders only please)
  to Lorne Goldfeather, Dept. 25 - 1665 Robson St., Vancouver, B.C.,
  V6G 3C2, Canada.
 
 	We look forward to hearing from you.  Any further donation
  will also be greatly appreciated.  We intend to grow as an
  established and respected institution worldwide with your help.
 
 
  Yours Truly,
 
 
  Lorne Goldfeather,
  Director UFORIC
 
 
  ===================================================================
 
 
  ===================================================================
 
 
  	             To Whom It May Concern
 
 
 	UFORIC - U.F.O. Research Institute of Canada is pleased to
  announce its services to the civilian, medical, governmental, police
  and military communities.
 
 	We maintain a 24 hour REPORTING AND NEWS DISSEMINATION SERVICE
  on our HOTLINE.  All incoming calls and information disclosed to us
  is held in strictest confidence, never leaving the office of the
  director or shown to others without the expressed permission of the
  confidant.
 
 	As a non-profit organization, we depend on contributions to
  maintain our services as well as doing on-site research with
  monitoring equipment.  Any donations of $20.00 and over will entitle
  you to club membership for one year.  Every month you will receive
  material in the mail on the U.F.O. phenomena.
 
  	Our government has had two official documented studies on
  the subject of flying saucers.  They even set up an observation
  post with electromagnetic detectors at Shirley Bay in the province
  of Ontario.  Canada now has an astronomical data collection agency
  in Victoria, British Columbia.
 
 	An item we are currently offering consists of two interesting
  recordings on one audio tape.  The first part consists of a live
  conversation recorded by American BASE COMMANDER HALT at Woodbridge,
  England.  Halt, Lieutenant Bruce Englund, Major Zickler and Sergeant
  Nevells were taking radiation readings at a landing site in a forest
  close by.  Suddenly they saw several U.F.O.s fly near them and they
  became very frightened.  Former Woodbridge Base Commander Colonel
  Sam Morgan released the audiotape to British Solicitor Harry Harris
  in 1984.
 
 	Following this, we have inserted a completely different
  recording of what we believe to be an extraterrestrial voice
  pleading for help four times.  This tape came to us during our
  research of a family who on several occasions encountered U.F.O.s.
  The father is a prominent local businessman.  His wife made a
  recording on audio tape which she planned to send to friends in
  Australia.  After finishing she played it back and was disappointed
  to find distortions in her voice throughout the tape.  Strangely
  it was only in the parts where she spoke about U.F.O.s  Her husband
  made a HIGH SPEED DUBBING, and oddly enough, it came out with her
  voice in slow motion overlaid by another eerie voice pleading for
  help four times.  At this time we are trying to determine if it
  has voice print.
 
 	We will send you these recordings, one audio cassette
  for $15 (Money order).  Please send postal money orders to:
  Lorne Goldfeather, Dept. 25 - 1665 Robson St., Vancouver, B.C.,
  V6G 3C2, Canada.
 
 
  ====================================================================
  ====================================================================
 
 

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Source: http://www.ufoera.com/articles/ufo-research-inst-of-canada_1190311153.html

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