Professor Teaches Students to Chill
We think, in our society, that we're supposed to do two or three things at a time," she said. "If you're washing the dishes, just wash the dishes, and focus on that. Go on the quad and just watch the squirrels. It's relaxing." DuVall-Early's lectures about stress, memory and aging hold students in thrall. A line forms outside her office at James Madison University whenever she is inside. To a legion of freshmen and sophomores away from home for the first time, Professor D is more than an instructor: She is a life coach. This month, the Web site RateMyProfessors.com named DuVall-Early, 48, the top-rated professor in the nation, based on student appraisals. Worshipful students have logged 125 effusive ratings of her course, Life-span Human Development, over six years, with the average rating falling just below a perfect 5.0 on the professorial virtues of "clarity" and "helpfulness." "I know she's the best professor I've ever had," said Lis Palmer, 20, a junior from Virginia Beach. "I actually changed my whole schedule around so I could take her class." * * * DuVall-Early's chemistry with James Madison students is legend. But she is not, perhaps, an obvious choice for best professor in the nation. She is not even technically a professor. She taught at James Madison as an adjunct professor for 20 years and was hired full time last year. She has a master's degree, not a doctorate, and carries the title of lecturer. She is not on the tenure track. She teaches 500 students a year and doubles as an adviser -- a very popular adviser -- to 500 students who are considering psychology majors. But pedigree doesn't count on RateMyProfessors.com. The site is affiliated with MTVU -- not a university, but a cable music channel. Founded by a California college student 11 years ago, RateMyProfessors has amassed 10 million ratings on 1 million professors at 6,500 colleges. It's a massive, searchable database of professors and courses, in the tradition of student reviews such as Harvard's Q Guide and Wesleyan University's irreverent Squid's Eye View (now known as E-Squid). "It elevates student voices," said Carlo DiMarco, vice president of Read ahead
Source: washingtonpost.com
Sex Offender vs. Sexually Violent Predator: The Facts
Tracy Thornton, spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Emotions around sex offender laws are running high and with lawmakers considering new legislation that would put more restrictions on registered sex offenders, it’s important to distinguish who sexually violent predators, or SVPs, are. In California, more than Read ahead
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Other Names for Promissory Notes
There are many names for a promissory note so, for the sake of clarity, this is a list of terms that all describe the same thing: a promise to pay or I.O.U. between a seller and a buyer. cash flows debt instruments discounted notes discounted paper discounted mortgages discounted cash flows discounted trust deeds income streams notes owner financing paper private financing private mortgages private notes private trust deeds promissory notes receivables seller carrybacks seller financing seller-held mortgages seller trust deeds You can find all sorts of “note deals” that take place every day. Ranging from lottery winners who want a lump sum for their monthly checks, to tax liens, yachts, air planes, and legal settlements. People in these situations have a reason why they would prefer a lump sum of cash. There are many reasons why people choose to sell their cash flow notes, including knowing that the economy is turbulent (to say the least!) and there is no guarantee that the person they sold their property to will be able to continue to pay. So it can be very comforting to take a lump sum of cash for your note, to do with as you please right now. It’s important to note that you will never find a buyer anywhere who will pay the exact dollar amount on your promissory note. This is because dollars are worth more today than they will be in the future. So it can be very comforting to take a lump sum of cash today, to do with as you please, right now. ____________________________________ Author: Tracy Austin All Rights Reserved ____________________________________ Here at Find Promissory Note Buyers, I work with note holders whose notes are secured by real estate. If you have one and are interested to know the value of it in today’s marketplace, Read ahead
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Ohio Receives $132 Million in Federal School Improvement Fun
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Deborah Delisle announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has approved Ohio's application for $132 million in School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds. Read ahead
Source: middletownusa.com
Taking Risks is Essential for Success
Here is another video from Brad Gosse and myself giving out analysis on the importance of risk taking and learning how to develop a higher risk tolerance level! After you watch the video, scroll down and check out a cool poem I found about risk taking. I first heard this poem in a Bob Proctor seminar and it has always reminded me of the importance of risk taking in order to live a full life. Read ahead
Source: igniteyouressence.com
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