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Catholic Homeschool Information and Resources

Although we don't list the Maryland Catholic homeschool support groups on this public website anymore, we do have many Catholic homeschool contacts for all around Maryland. Contact us if you are looking for a Catholic homeschool group and Catholic homeschooling families near you. We will get you in contact with someone near you. We do not have information about secular groups or contacts.

Also around Maryland, there are many Catholic homeschooling families active in music and theater and sports. Contact us if interested in finding out about some of these activities involved with the Catholic homeschool community!

Contact us using our contact mch tab on the left.

We've provided some informational links about homeschooling in Maryland and about Catholic homeschooling. These sites already provide wonderful and useful information, so there's no need for us to re-write what is already available!

Homeschooling in Maryland information -

To learn about the laws for homeschooling in Maryland, please visit the Home School Legal Defense Association Maryland website.
Maryland homeschool legal analysis provided by HSLDA. Info about teaching your kids provided by HSLDA.

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website on Home Instruction.

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website on Common Core state standards. Note - Maryland is a Common Core state. This applies only to children in the public schools and to certain private schools that enrolled in Common Core standards. Homeschoolers in Maryland are currently not affected by the Common Core standards.

The Maryland K-12 Common Core Curriculum website. This site includes the Maryland Common Core Curriculum that is taught by grade level and subjects. Again, this currently does not affect homeschoolers in Maryland. However, it is useful as a guide to those that are curious as to what is taught at each grade level.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's position on homeschooling - Homeschooling: A Gift to the Church

Catholic homeschooling information -

The site Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers has just about every resource needed to learn about Catholic homeschooling.

To read an article about Home Schooling Based on Catholic Church Teaching, please visit this article site from Seton Home Study.

To learn more about Catholic homeschooling, please visit the Homeschooling Catholic website.

Article on Ten Steps to Start Catholic Homeschooling.

Catholic online homeschool courses with Homeschool Connections and homeschool resources.

Homeschool Connections offers online courses for Catholic homeschooling families!! They offer courses for middle school and high school. Courses are offered online live throughout the school year or recorded courses available to use as
convenient to your homeschooling schedule. These courses are a great way to supplement your homeschooling!!

EXCITING NEWS!! Homeschool Connections and Franciscan University have partnered to make it possible for homeschool high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit, as dual enrollment for certain courses; and Homeschool Connection students to receive a discount!!
Books about Catholic homeschooling -

Catholic Homeschooling by Mary Kay Clark
Designing your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura Berquist
Catholic Education: Homeward Bound by Kimberly Hahn and Mary Hasson
The Catholic Homeschool Companion by Maureen Wittmann

Seton Magazine - the online Catholic homeschooling magazine with articles from Catholic homeschool authors

Sites with books/materials about Catholic Homeschooling -

Love 2 Learn - Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers
Helpful Catholic Homeschool Links - sites provided by Homeschool Connections
Emmanuel Books - Catholic educational materials
Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC) - Catholic educational materials
TAN Books - publisher of Catholic books and materials

Sites with materials/enrichment items for Catholic crafts and projects -

Catholic Icing
Illuminated Ink
Catholic Printables
Catholic Art
Make a Book of Centuries timeline from Catholic Icing
Coloring Pages from Original Artwork by Daniel Mitsui (btw - these are so artistic that they're great for adults to color too!)

Sites with activities for Catholic families -
Need a Catholic daily planner or monthly calendar -

Antiochian Orthodox homeschool site

With us everything should be secondary compared to our concern with children, and their upbringing in the instruction and teaching of the Lord. ~ St. John Chrysostom

Introduction to Homeschooling

The Antiochian Orthodox homeschool conference was April 27-30 in PA.
However, you can still use the homeschooling website for resources and info.

Classical Learning Resource Center - Orthodox online homeschooling source

Saint Raphael School - Orthodox online homeschooling source

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Why is homeschooling becoming more popular? Glenn Beck talks to Matt Walsh:

Posted by TheBlaze on Friday, February 13, 2015

Why is homeschooling becoming more popular - interview with Matt Walsh

The Quick Intro to Homeschooling

By Sandra Maseda

updated November 2013

I got the idea to write about this because of some conversations I had this past month with some moms wanting to know more about homeschooling. So, just what is homeschooling? It’s schooling at home (or in the car, in the boat, in the RV, at the library, at the park, in your own backyard on a warm sunny day…). Basically, the kids are not enrolled in any public or private school, for whatever reasons you choose to homeschool.

There are many books at the library nowadays to read up on homeschooling; unlike many years ago when it was not only illegal to homeschool, but you also couldn’t find anyone else that homeschooled, so socialization really was a problem back then (the dinosaur days of homeschooling). You can also find about a zillion things online about homeschooling.

Homeschooling does require your attention and patience (lots of patience), along with taking care of your other kids and chores, and whatever else you want to busy your life with (hmm, like I do). Have I scared you yet? Don’t be! There’s lots of help out there and lots of others homeschool too!

Homeschooling comes in many forms today, such as:

·          the homeschool in a box (you buy a pre-set curriculum that comes already planned out with books and tests and lesson plans);

·          you can research and put together your own lesson plans and curriculum;

·          you can join a homeschool cooperative (co-op) or tutorial that meets formally on certain days to cover certain subjects;

·          you can join a homeschool support group that meets informally and may meet for certain subjects or more so for social activities;

·          you can join a state approved umbrella (here in Maryland) that reviews your homeschool portfolio (and may offer activities and advice) instead of   county reviews (usually the county reviewer doesn’t offer “home” school advice);

·          there’s even a version of homeschooling called unschooling where formal textbooks aren’t used for teaching ; and

·          you can also just take your kids to the library everyday and let them read the rows and rows of useful educational books there (and it’s free too)!

If you are thinking about homeschooling you need to consider if it fits your lifestyle and, more importantly, your kids because homeschooling is a lifestyle change. Patience is a virtue and you will need it (and I’d like to buy some more patience if you know anyone selling it!!). Socialization is important too - find those homeschool support groups and find others that are like-minded in your way of life and beliefs. Socialization is essential not just for the kids, but for you too!

You are fortunate to live in this area of Maryland as there are many homeschoolers and lots of homeschool activities are offered throughout this area; along with the great location of being in the Baltimore-Washington beltway with museums at both ends.

Seek out other homeschoolers. They are truly the best resource to learn about homeschooling and with what worked and what didn’t in their homeschool style.

Sandra is a Catholic homeschooling mom of over 20 plus years. She has three kids; one is still homeschooled, the other two homeschooled until college (and they’ve already finished college)! Sandra is active within the homeschool community, has given homeschool conference talks about homeschooling and resources, consultations about preparing for high school and college, and counsels for homeschool portfolio reviews. Sandra founded Maryland Catholic Homeschoolers LLC and this MarylandARCH website. She is also active in promoting religious vocations and pro-life activities.

Ten Things That Really Make a Difference

Homeschooling is about raising children, forming them in the right way, academically and spiritually, and achieving these goals with the children's cooperation. Without the children's cooperation, these goals can't be achieved, because the goals are primarily realized in their hearts. So acquiring the cooperation of your children, in the right way, becomes a matter of grave importance.

Homeschooling Experts Affirm Parents’ Primary Educator Role despite Government Oversight

from the Cardinal Newman Society, by Kimberly Scharfenberger, 20 January 2015

The government should support, not usurp, the role of parents as primary educators of their children, agreed two Catholic homeschooling experts in an interview with The Cardinal Newman Society about the current state of regulations imposed on families that elect to homeschool.

“The educational benefits [of homeschooling] are many,” said Dr. Mary Kay Clark, director of Seton Home Study School. This includes the student’s ability to “proceed at the pace that is best for him in each subject” without being hurried along or held back by classmates. Additionally, Dr. Clark noted that nationally-standardized tests “have proved over the years that homeschooled students consistently outperform in-school students” with average homeschooled students scoring in the 85th percentile.

Laura Berquist, founder and director of Mother of Divine Grace School, said that homeschooling is a natural way “to provide a thorough and consistent intellectual, spiritual, and moral formation for our children.” Catholic parents are able to “tailor educational instruction to the individual child” and ensure that children are raised “within the shelter of a living Catholic culture.”

Yet for many homeschooling families across the country, government oversight has presented considerable difficulties, both experts argued.

In the school district of Goochland, Va., Christian homeschooling families, as well as children ages 14 and up, have been subject to interrogations by the school board in order to evaluate whether the families had sufficient grounds for a religious exemption, according to Todd Starnes in a recent article.

The intrusive policy was recently repealed following opposition from homeschooling families, including the Pruiett’s, who fought against the policy’s violation of the family’s “right to an exemption from school attendance based on the religious training the parents are providing to the child - regardless of what the child believes.”

“We are Christians and we homeschool our children so that we can instill in them Christian values - from an educational standpoint so that they will acknowledge God in every discipline of life,” Douglas Pruiett told Starnes. “You’re not going to find that in public schools.”

“We know from various Church documents, especially Rerum Novarum by Leo XIII, that the role of government with respect to the family is to foster parental authority, not to usurp it,” Berquist explained to the Society.

“Parents are clearly in a better position to know their children’s needs than the state is, so parents who want more oversight should be free to seek it, but to enforce more rules and regulations from the top down is contrary to the right role of government,” Berquist contended.

“We all recognize that there are times when children need the protection of the state due to parents who are not properly caring for their children, but that is not the norm and should not be standard on the basis of which laws are made,” Berquist continued. “Such ‘oversight’ weakens the whole fabric of society, which is only strong when families are strong.”

Dr. Clark told the Society that state regulations often do little more than inconvenience homeschooling families. “Oversight can mean many things, but with bureaucrats, it usually means time away from what is important and it also means plenty of paperwork,” said Dr. Clark. “Homeschooling students outperform in-schooling students on standardized tests in states that have minimal oversight as well as in states that have more oversight.”

According to a recent Houston Chronicle piece, the number of homeschooled children in the country is currently at an estimated 2.2 million, and states are beginning to relax certain restrictions. Pennsylvania, which required homeschooling families to register with their local school district and submit lesson plans, has reportedly “eased its regulations” as a result of homeschooling support.

Throughout Berquist’s experience in homeschooling, she has “never seen that more government regulation produced better schooling.” Instead, “good schooling in any venue comes from a desire on the part of those in charge to give the great good of truth to their students.”

Dr. Clark explained to the Society that Seton Home Study has students in all 50 states and noted that families in states with demanding regulations - like New York - “put up with the situation but work with groups who are trying to make the regulations less burdensome.” Sometimes, Dr. Clark said, the burden “is not so much due to the law as it is due to local officials who try to make families go even beyond what is required by law.”

“Society and government ought to respect the family community and do its best to help parents to educate their children, rather than merely increasing oversight through paper work and other forms of control,” Dr. Clark stated.

Faith at (Home) School

Home-Schooling Programs With a Strong Catholic Identity

Considering home schooling your children? Or changing programs? Here’s the rundown on faithful Catholic home-school programs and supplementals.

Though it is not a definitive list, the programs discussed are some of the most popular Catholic programs.

Are you a homeschooling family looking to add extra enrichment, support, or structure to your week? Academia Bedae Cooperativa (St. Bede’s Academic Cooperative) is a Catholic, classical homeschool program run and taught exclusively by parent volunteers.  St. Bede's meets Tuesday mornings in Columbia, MD and follows the Catholic Schoolhouse curriculum for grammar stage children in grades K-5.  A preschool program for 3's and 4's, as well as a nursery for siblings age 2 and under, are also available.
We are currently registering for the 2017-2018 academic year and invite you to visit our website:

                                  for grades 2nd-8th - meets in Anne Arundel County

   Saint Peter the Rock Catholic Home School Tutorial

                for grades 8th-12th - meets in Bowie Maryland

a classical Catholic homeschool cooperative for grades K-12 meets in Catonsville                            a Catholic homeschool tutorial that follows
                                                                                Seton based curriculum for grades K-12
                                                                                meets in historic Ellicott City

         St. John Paul II Academy Co-op (Severna Park)

A full-day spiritual, academic cooperative for the entire family (Nursery – 8th grade). [To participate, families must have a 2nd-grade or older student.] We offer a structured curriculum that fulfills all requirements for History, Literature, Writing, Science, and Art, as well Logic/Grammar. In addition, there is a half-day pre-school program for families with children ages 3-5.

We meet on Thursdays, Sept – May, 8:00am – 3:30pm, beginning with Meditation and Mass at St. John’s and classes held at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.  For more information, visit our website email

                                                            St. John Paul II High School Tutorial (Severna Park)

Full-time and part-time classes offered

Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept-May

St. John Paul II High School Tutorial is the resource you are looking for to provide support in educating your high schoolers in a Catholic community.   Emphasis on Catholic character development is of utmost importance.  Prayer and meditation are incorporated several times throughout the school day.  Encouraging an atmosphere of Catholic morality, our motto is Enlighten the mind, Foster the heart, Train the will and Model the Truth.

Our tutorial provides the opportunity for tutors to guide and support your homeschooling endeavors using a hybrid of classical and traditional curriculum.  We accomplish this by having tutors available twice each week on Mondays and Wednesdays from September through May.  Parents remain the primary educators of their children and ensure work assigned by the tutor is completed.  Through our tutors we offer a variety of core classes for *grades 9-12: English, Science, Math, History and Religion as well as enrichment classes:  Latin, Logic and Speech/Debate. * 8th grade students may enroll in a Math class and enrichment classes.

                                                                                Website:    Contact for more information

a Catholic preschool curriculum                                                                                Catholic printables

Catholic crafts and ideas for kids!

 Ave Momma BlogSpot for Catholics                             CAA is located in Catonsville
     and Rosary Wrap Bracelets                                        offers homeschool PE
                                                                                and several sports including
                                                                                soccer, baseball, volleyball, floor hockey

Classically Catholic Memory

A Catholic homeschool memory work program, classical in nature, that guides parents and children in mastering challenging and inspiring material in eight subjects: Religion, Latin, History, Science, Math, Timeline, Geography, and Great Words.

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Massachusetts Area Paranormal Society

Colonial Inn, Concord

Located in Monument Square in the quaint New England  Village of Concord, is the gracious Colonial Inn. Originally built in 1716, it was later used as a private residence for the Minot family. Capt. Minot was a soldier and physician during the Revolutionary War. Part of the structure was used to store arms and ammunition. At that time, the British attempted to steal and destroy the stored supplies. The first battle of the Revolutionary War took place at North Bridge on April 19, 1775. Dr. Timothy Minot attended to many wounded soldiers.  In 1889, with the addition of two other buildings, the structure became a well known Inn.  The Inn played an important part in history. The area was also the home of many famous characters of literature, such as Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau resided with his family at the Inn while attending Harvard from 1835-1837, before living on Walden Pond. Later, serving as a boarding house and hotel, it changed hands in 1988, and became what we know as the Colonial Inn in 1900.  Many have enjoyed the fine hospitality of the Inn, including Frankin D. Roosevelt, P.T. Barnam, Shirley Temple, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jacqueline Kennedy... to name a few.

The M.A.P.S. Team had previously heard local legends of incidents which occurred at the Colonial Inn. In 1966, it was reported that a woman saw the grey mist of a man who walked towards the fireplace and faded away. In 1996, another guest saw a flash of light which lit up the room. He later had a dream of a man suffocating a woman. In 1994, a person fell ill and felt a vibration on the bed as he lay there resting.  All these incidents took place in Room 24, which is located in the original part of the structure. The history of this grand Colonial Inn engulfed us as we made our way up the narrow winding stairway to our room....No 24.  As we brought our luggage into our spacious room, we couldn't help but notice that it appeared as though there was an imprint on either side of the bed, as if someone had been sitting there. The team took many photos, set up motion cameras, performed numerous EVP sessions and used our EMF detectors. While laying on the bed, a team member felt the vibration of the bed under her feet. This was the same area where high EMF's were recorded throughout our stay. After checking out the room below us for the possibility of a ceiling fan, it was determined that there was no apparent reason for the bed to vibrate.  After setting the motion camera on the backside of the bureau, we were surprised upon awakening to see that it had been moved to the very edge of the bureau, nearly falling off.  Although the camera went off on many occasions, nothing was recorded. Our stay was all we had anticipated at the Colonial Inn and we found our visit to local cemeteries (Old Hill Cemetery, Main Street Burying Ground, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery) to be most rewarding.

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Fundamentals of CS I (CS151 2002F)

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Today we begin to consider one of the most powerful tools in Scheme, recursion. Recursion allows you to repeat operations.

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Second International Workshop on Random Testing (RT 2007)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, November 6, 2007
co-located with ASE 2007

Invited Talk

Theme and Goals

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August 30, 2007:
Registration for ASE'07 and RT'07 is now possible via the ASE'07 homepage. Early registation is possible until October 5, 2007. This is also the hotel reservation cut-off date.
August 30, 2007:
Information about the invited talk by Patrice Godefroid is now online.
August 8, 2007:
Patrice Godefroid has agreed to give an invited talk at RT'07.
August 8, 2007:
The program of the workshop has been posted.
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Notifications have been sent out. The program committee selected 4 full and 2 short research papers for presentation at RT'07.
July 3, 2007:
The deadline for the submission of papers has been postponed to July 13 (strict).
You are encouraged to submit an abstract as soon as possible in order to indicate your willingness to contribute.
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The submission system is now online and ready to accept your submissions.
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I’ve been reading a lot about how the iPad could hurt sales of eReaders and quite frankly I don’t think this is the case.  I personally own a Nook and I’m in love with the eInk screen technology.  There is something about the non-glare screen that is very reminiscent of printed paper.  You can read it in bed without blinding your spouse and the 6″ devices (Kindle and Nook) are easy and natural to hold.   The battery life is amazing and you never have to worry about closing or powering up and navigating back to the last page you were on — the eBook reader experience seems pretty natural to me.

The iPad is a very innovative device that I can see serving a purpose in peoples lives but does not offer any compelling reason to use as an eReader.  Sure, people are saying that you get more than an eBook reader, true. However, the key element in an ebook is the screen, otherwise, why don’t we all read books on our computers or iPhones/touches?   The highly reflective glass screen used on the iPad/MacBook and iPhone is terrible (using a MacBook Pro with one right now) and will cause eye strain if used in areas where it can catch reflections — not good for reading a long book.   Not to mention all the distractions fingerprints on the glass will cause while reading.   The LED backlight will be too bright when used on planes and in dark rooms, when used outside in bright sun it will be worthless.  The novelty of sliding to flip a page also seems like it will wear off rather quickly… there are no buttons to press to advance pages easily.   The whole point of reading is to get enveloped in the story, not by visual elements that make what you are reading look like a physical book.   I feel that the eReaders featuring eInk capture the analog pluses pretty well.

So where do I see the iPad fitting in?  As a multimedia connected home control device of course!  The form factor and price is perfect as the “second screen” we have been looking for in our living rooms and as this platform evolves I’m sure we will see more ways we can utilize this in our lives just not as an eBook reader — which is fine, because why is it bad thing to have a single purpose device that works very well?

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• Department of Physics
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  • 3600 University Street
  • Montreal QC H3A 2T8
  • Canada
  • Telephone: 514-398-6485 (Graduate Information)
  • Fax: 514-398-8434
  • Email: graduate.physics [at]
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About Physics

The Department of Physics currently has a faculty of approximately 40 members, including several holders of Canada Research Chairs and many other prestigious named Chairs. Additionally, we host an impressive number of postdoctoral fellows and research associates and run one of the largest and most vibrant graduate programs in North America. The graduate student enrolment is currently approximately 200.

Faculty members in the Department of Physics are recognized internationally for their excellence. Our members have received national and international prizes and fellowships including Les Prix Du Quebec, Steacie Prize, Sloan Fellowships, NSERC, and many others. They are also in constant demand as reviewers and referees. Students who earn advanced degrees from the Department of Physics will not only get an excellent education, they will also receive valuable guidance and network contacts to help with subsequent career steps.

The Department offers full M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • astrophysics;
  • atmospheric physics;
  • bio-physics;
  • condensed-matter physics;
  • high-energy physics;
  • laser spectroscopy;
  • material physics;
  • non-linear dynamics and atmospheric physics;
  • nuclear physics;
  • statistical physics;
  • medical-radiation physics.

Although most of the teaching and research facilities are located in the Ernest Rutherford Physics Building, the Department has space and research facilities in the Wong Materials Science Centre, adjacent to the Rutherford Building. Our groups also conduct research at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and laboratories around the world, including Argonne, CERN, FermiLab, SLAC, TRIUMF, and KEK.

Departmental researchers enjoy technical support in the areas of engineering, electronics, and precision machining. The Department maintains an excellent conventional machine shop as well as the McGill Nanotools-Microfab facility. Most of the scientific computing is done with an extensive in-house network of powerful workstations and several Beowulf clusters.

Remote access to supercomputing sites in Canada and the United States is also possible including the McGill HPC super-computing facility which is a part of the nationwide network of High Performance Computing Installations in Quebec.

The Department of Physics offers a competitive funding package for both local and international students. For more information about financial support, please

Graduate students in the Department of Physics come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds, providing a stimulating cosmopolitan atmosphere in the Department. This, coupled with the unique opportunities afforded by the city of Montreal, guarantees a quality of life that is second to none among Canadian universities. For graduate admission and application information, please visit

Fields of Research:

High-Energy Physics

Theoretical: The McGill high energy theorists have interests in a wide range of areas within quantum field theory, string theory, quantum gravity, and cosmology. Research areas of the high-energy theory faculty include applications of quantum field theory techniques to relativistic heavy ion collisions, baryogenesis, superstring cosmology, theory of cosmological perturbations, black hole physics, supergravity, three dimensional gravity, and various topics related to the physics and mathematics of superstring theory. The high-energy theorists have close connections to the nuclear theory group, the astrophysics group, the high-energy experimentalists, and to members of the Mathematics Department.

Experimental: The experimental high-energy physics group is engaged in a number of experiments at the research frontiers of the field, both in subatomic physics and in high-energy astrophysics. These include:

  • Electron-positron collisions: a group works on the BaBar experiment at SLAC and the Belle-2 experiment at the KEK laboratory in Japan, with specific interest in CKM matrix elements and physics beyond the Standard Model through studies of rare decays, and on R&D for a future International Linear Collider, with interest in calorimeter development.
  • Hadron-hadron collisions: A group is involved in major contributions to the energy frontier at CERN's LHC, with work on the High Level Trigger for the ATLAS experiment. Work also focuses on searches for new physics phenomena, precision physics of known Standard Model processes, development of the ATLAS experiment's trigger system, and direct contribution to the upgrade of the ATLAS detector.
  • High-energy particle astrophysics: ground-based gamma-ray astronomy using the VERITAS telescope array and development of the next-generation detector.
  • Underground physics: A group carries out experimental R&D with the aim of measuring, for the first time, the neutrinoless double-beta decay process with the EXO experiment.

Students at the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels are offered a strong program of research in a challenging and rapidly advancing field. Short term master's projects are based mainly on instrumentation or data analysis conducted on campus, while Ph.D. research may involve an extended stay at one of the world's major research laboratories.

Nuclear Physics

Theoretical: Current research programs include transport equations for heavy ion collisions at intermediate energy; nuclear equation of state from heavy ion collisions; fragmentation at intermediate energy; electromagnetic probes in relativistic heavy ion collisions; effective Lagrangians for hadronic systems at finite temperature; and Quark-Gluon Plasma, QCD.

Experimental: Current research programs in experimental nuclear physics at McGill are focused on two main axes:

  • The study of heavy-ion reactions at relativistic energies to determine the properties of nuclear matter at high temperatures and density. This program is being performed at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, and at the Large Hadron Collider facility at CERN.
  • The study of ground state properties of unstable nuclei using laser spectroscopy techniques and ion traps. This work is being carried out using the Canadian Penning trap facility at the Argonne National Laboratory, at the accelerator ISOLDE (CERN), and the ISAC facility at TRIUMF.

Furthermore, the Nuclear Physics Group has an active in-house research program that applies the ion trap and laser techniques to the detection of trace quantities of material and contaminants, and to ion spectroscopy.

Condensed Matter Physics and Biophysics

Theoretical: Current research programs involve the nonequilibrium, ab-initio modelling of molecular and nanoelectronic systems and devices; the study of quantum effects in interacting mesoscopic electron systems; nonequilibrium phenomena in extended systems; and applications of statistical mechanics to problems in biophysics.

Experimental: Current research programs involve:

  • the study of the time evolution of non-equilibrium systems via x-ray diffraction;
  • fundamental quantum properties of strongly correlated systems at temperatures very near absolute zero;
  • macromolecular interactions in living cells using single-photon and two-photon imaging;
  • molecular electronics and nanoelectronic systems by scanning probe microscopy;
  • dynamics and mechanical properties of soft matter systems and spatial organization and dynamics in living cells;
  • mechanical behaviour of very small systems by high-resolution force microscopy;
  • electronic properties that emerge at the limits of miniaturization and quantum computing;
  • nuclear methods to study interactions in magnetic materials that lead to exotic magnetic ordering behaviour. This includes studies of novel materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, unconventional superconductors, quantum dots, heterostructures, amorphous systems, and spin glasses.

Research in the astrophysics group covers a wide range of topics including cosmology, galaxy formation, high-energy astrophysics, and extrasolar planets. This involves observations at all wavelengths, from gamma rays and X-rays to sub-mm, infrared and radio, using international observatories in space and on the ground. Experimental groups at McGill are involved in development and operation of ground-based high-energy gamma-ray observatories, and cosmic microwave background experiments. Theoretical work includes studies of how astrophysics and observational cosmology can experimentally determine the most important properties of dark matter and dark energy, studies of the diverse physics of neutron stars, and extrasolar planet formation.

Nonlinear Variability and Atmospheric Physics

This group studies nonlinear dynamical processes in the atmosphere and other geophysical systems, especially those associated with turbulent, chaotic, and extremely variable behaviour. Emphasis is placed on multifractal analysis and modelling as well as the development of new theories and techniques covering wide ranges of scale in time and space. Data from a variety of in situ and remotely sensed sources are used. This includes satellite data of the Earth's atmosphere and surface as well as high-quality precipitation data from the McGill Radar Weather Observatory.

Medical Radiation Physics

The Medical Physics Unit is a teaching and research unit concerned with the application of physics and related sciences in medicine, especially (but not exclusively) in radiation medicine; i.e., radiation oncology, medical imaging, and nuclear medicine. The Unit's facilities are available for students to undertake a Ph.D. in Physics administered through the Department of Physics with a research emphasis on medical physics supervised, funded, and hosted by Medical Physics Unit PIs (principal investigators).

The research interests of Unit members include various aspects of medical imaging, including:

  • 3D imaging;
  • the development of new imaging modalities;
  • applications of imaging in radiation therapy such as radiation dosimetry and solid state;
  • nuclear cardiology; and
  • applications of radiation biology to therapy.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics (Thesis) (45 credits)

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the academic, research, and practical aspects of physics. The primary goal of this program is to provide students with unique opportunities to learn fundamental research techniques in experimental and/or theoretical research, and objectively synthesize information from scientific literature. Each M.Sc. student chooses their preferred major research area and research supervisor. Thesis work is available in a broad range of sub-disciplines (see departmental website for details). Students wishing to continue to our doctoral program have the option, with supervisor approval, of transferring directly to the Ph.D., waiving the M.Sc. thesis submission.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics

The doctoral program provides all the tools required for a competitive career in academic settings, as well as in industry or other fields. The multidisciplinary nature of the Department exposes students to a vast array of research interests and experimental or theoretical approaches. Graduate research activities leading to the presentation of a Ph.D. thesis involve original work, with distinct contributions to knowledge. Our graduate program offers training in a unique and multidisciplinary environment in Canada's top university and may involve an extended stay at one of the world's major research laboratories.

Taken from Programs, Courses and University Regulations 2017-2018 (last updated Jul. 17, 2017).

Physics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

We normally require a background that is equivalent to our Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Major Physics (60 credits).

The normal requirement is an M.Sc. in Physics or equivalent, but exceptional students may be considered for direct entry to the Ph.D. program. On the recommendation of the Departmental Graduate Committee, fast-tracking from the M.Sc. program into the Ph.D. program may be granted after one year, if:

  • the student has fulfilled the M.Sc. coursework requirements, or;
  • the Committee determines that the student qualifies based on the student's academic record.

All students who transfer to the Ph.D. program are required to fulfil Ph.D. coursework requirements in addition to the courses taken as an M.Sc. candidate.

Application Procedures

McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at

See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance will be offered to all students at the time of acceptance, if applicable. For more information, please visit our finance page:

Additional Requirements

The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:

  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • Physics CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Thesis Abstract or Summary – optional
  • GRE – recommended but not required

A list of supporting documentation required by the University can be found at

Application Dates and Deadlines

Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Physics and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate McGill departmental website; please consult the list at

  Application Opening Dates Application Deadlines
  All Applicants Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) Current McGill Students (any citizenship)
Fall Term: Sept. 15 Dec. 15 Dec. 15 Dec. 15
Winter Term: Feb. 15 Sept. 10 Sept. 10 Sept. 10
Summer Term: N/A N/A N/A N/A

Please note, the Ph.D. program with a research emphasis on medical physics only accepts students in Fall.

Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.

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Battles among family members and providers over the validity of arbitration agreements continue to flare around the country. One Tennessee case this month, for example, was tossed back to the trial court to re-examine whether a resident's healthcare power of attorney truly empowered his spouse to sign an arbitration agreement.

The Tennessee Court of Appeals wrote that a state trial court viewed Thomas Cabany Jr.'s signed power of attorney too narrowly. That means that it might have, in fact, empowered Cabany's wife to validly sign the arbitration agreement. That would waive the family's right to pursue claims against Mayfield Rehabilitation and Special Care Center and NHC Healthcare of Murfreesboro, TN. Cabany died in 2004.

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Overfunded Health Savings Account

TA | December 18, 2008

Q: What happens if I send $7,000 to my Health Savings Account? According to HSA rules I researched through the internet, excess contributions over the allowable limit are treated as income and are subject to a 6% tax. is that correct? So, 6% of $7,000 is $420 plus what ever the income tax is. now, here is my question for you. if I contributed over the maximum amount allowed, let's say $7,000, then I would have to pay income tax and a penalty on top of it. would that income tax and penalty be just one time? or, would I have to continue each year to pay the income tax and penalty? or to make it easier, would that just be a one time tax and penalty and then it would be over with? if that is the case, in that it would be a one time tax and penalty, then it would be worth the future compounded interest to contribute way over the limit. does that make sense?

A: While there are times when it pays to take aggressive tax positions, this is not one of those situations.

First, no bank or investment company would accept a $7,000 deposit for one year. You would probably be told that the deposit processor or bank clerk can not even find a way to record the transaction into their system. (Incorrect HSA deposits are frequently delayed of returned to the customer for this reason). A $7,00 single deposit could be credited to two years' contribution if you are eligible. For example, a $7,000 deposit made in January 2009 could serve as a $5,000 contribution for 2008 and a $2000 contribution for 2009. It is necessary to specify the intended allocation on the deposit slip or check.

The penalty would apply if you opened two different HSA accounts at different institutions during the year. Each would be unaware that you were not eligible to make the entire contribution. In that case the IRS automated matching program would likely correct the error and send you a tax adjustment letter with the penalty plus interest for the excess contribution. The HSA custodian would be required to return the excess deposit but we are not aware of the specific mechanism that the IRS might use to alert the account custodians. The overfunded amount could be penalized multiple times if not returned or somehow reallocated as an allowable deposit.

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Automated Parts Cleaning

Sunday, June 1, 2008
Cleanliness is as important as quality for Weiss-Aug Co., Inc., East Hanover, NJ, a precision
Replaces its aqueous parts-cleaning machines with nonchlorinated-hydrocarbon cleaning system
Weiss-Aug, a stamper of precision parts for various industries, decided to replace its aqueous parts-cleaning machines with this nonchlorinated-hydrocarbon
cleaning system. Besides bringing environmental benefits, the new system has achieved reductions of 70 percent or more in operating costs, cycle time
and floor space, while maintaining cleaning-quality requirements.
metal-stamping and contract insert-molding company. Weiss-Aug produces custom components for the automotive, medical, electronics and open-cavity-packaging markets. These include IV-catheter systems, ligature and surgical components, and automotive sensors for fuel, oxygen and gas-pedal assemblies, to be delivered “free of all foreign matter,” according to customer contracts. That stipulation includes cutting oil, often trapped in tiny holes where it can’t be seen.

To maintain its high standards—less than 1 ppm and 97 percent on-time delivery—without increasing operating costs, the company recently replaced aqueous parts-cleaning machines that it had used for more than 10 years. Solvent systems were ruled out from the outset, due to previous experience and environmental concerns, but Weiss-Aug did evaluate chlorinated-solvent vapor systems, fluorohydrocarbons and other methods.

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning

Thorough analysis led the company to an environmentally friendly non-chlorinated hydrocarbon cleaning system rom German manufacturer Dürr Ecoclean—the 80C. Hydrocarbon cleaning, widely used in Europe due to strict environmental laws, has become more popular in North America. After outperforming every other process in extensive tests, according to Weiss-Aug officials, the 80C was installed in mid-2006 by Dürr Ecoclean’s U.S. operation based in Wixom, MI. It immediately achieved reductions of 70 percent or more in operating costs, cycle time and floor space.

“The Dürr system has a superb level of cleanliness compared to other methods,” says Tom Sheridan, Weiss-Aug manager of stamping. “It’s better in throughput—our cycle time has been reduced by 80 percent —and requires less maintenance. Also, it’s environmentally friendly, more compact and simple for the operator to use.”

Completely Automated

With the completely automated cleaning system, part batches arrive in baskets via conveyor and enter an enclosed chamber, where they are twice flooded with a nonhalogenated hydrocarbon fluid to remove oils, grease, emulsions or swarf. The parts are rotated and/or oscillated to ensure that cleaning fluid reaches all surfaces of every part. Also, a vacuum pump reduces pressure in the work chamber so that the cleaning fluid will flow into blind holes and cavities. Vapor degreasing follows, then vacuum drying to vaporize the cleaning fluid and remove any remaining residue. Following the cleaning process, which takes only minutes, a conveyor carries parts out of the chamber for packaging.

Weiss-Aug programs the system to clean stampings of various sizes, configurations and materials. Via the new system, the company typically cleans as many as 12 different small parts per day, ranging from 0.004 to 1.5 in. long. One medical component has an ID of only 0.0967 in., and Weiss-Aug’s IC contacts for PCB connectors are “like grains of sand,” according to Sheridan. Part materials include stainless steel, beryllium, copper, and copper- and nickel-based alloys.

Although some cutting oils are thicker and more difficult to remove, the Dürr system removes them as efficiently as the thinner ones, according to company officials. Despite such variety, Weiss-Aug has found that all customers’ parts can be cleaned by one of the five programs entered into the system when it was originally installed. The machine can store as many as eight individual programs.

“It’s very easy to operate,” says Sheridan. “The operator pushes a button and the basket loads onto the conveyor, goes in, comes out and cools off. That’s another advantage over aqueous cleaning, which is very labor-intensive.”

Drastic Cut in Cycle Time

Cleaning of precision stampings
The system stores programs that govern cleaning of precision stampings, including complete removal of cutting oil from these tiny IC contacts. Baskets carry parts into the cleaning chamber, where they are flooded with hydrocarbon fluid, followed by vapor degreasing and vacuum drying.
Efficiency is another key factor in maintaining on-time deliveries. The hydrocarbon system boasts an 80 percent shorter cycle time than the aqueous systems it replaced, with an uptime of 97 percent across two shifts per day. In addition, note Weiss-Aug officials, little maintenance is required, with some of that accomplished without completely shutting down the machine.

Adding to efficiency, Weiss-Aug recycles the cleaning fluid, collecting it with the cutting oil in an onboard distillation system. The mixture is heated to evaporate the cleaning fluid into vapor, which can be used for vapor degreasing or condensed into fresh cleaning fluid and reused. Meanwhile, the cutting oil automatically discharges to a 55-gal. waste drum. The hydrocarbon fluid —more economical than the aqueous solutions previously used—also gets recycled. This, along with the system’s energy efficiency and labor savings, adds to cost savings.

“We’ve reduced operating costs for parts cleaning by 70 to 75 percent per month,” says Sheridan, “and the new system occupies 75 percent less floor space.”

The footprint of the Dürr system measures 13.5 by 5 ft., not including the load/unload conveyor. This opened up space for other operations and simplified moving the system into Weiss-Aug. Installation and startup was aided by the fact that the system’s performance had been pre-approved by customers based on test runs at Dürr’s Wixom facility.

Though Weiss-Aug has been able to achieve significantly lower operating costs while maintaining quality and delivery commitments without environmental compromises, the best reason for employing the new cleaning system, according to Sheridan, was obvious.

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The People Who Own Themselves

National Post Jen Gerson Jan 26, 2013

Métis have long fared better than status Indians, so why do they want to be treated the same?

The Métis have been known by many names; one of them, said Métis National Council president Clem Chartier, was “Otimpemsuak.” It was a Cree word, he said, and it meant “the people who own themselves.”

The descendants of European fur traders who married native women in the 18th century, Métis have always boasted a distinct, and rebellious culture; they championed Canada’s early uprisings under Louis Riel in 1869 and 1885.

Although the Métis played a singular role in Canada’s early history, their status in the country’s legal framework has been a decades-long controversy. This month’s ruling in Federal Court found that Métis, along with non-status Indians, were considered Indians under the law, which places them under federal jurisdiction.

The full impacts of the decision — including the extent and breadth of the government’s fiduciary responsibility to the Métis — is likely to be unknown for years to come. The federal government said it is reviewing the decision.

Métis people hope the ruling opens the door for land claims, self governance and possibly the other health care and educational privileges promised to other First Nations. Now, they said, the government will not be able to ignore them.

The mystery remains why the Métis would even want the government’s attention in the first place. From residential schools to the current state of the reserve system, ample evidence suggests Canada’s historic attempts to regulate, oversee and care for aboriginal people have been disastrous.

The impacts of its long-term policies are felt to this day. Natives, including Métis, fare worse than non-native Canadians on almost every single socioeconomic and health indicator.

But without status or federal oversight, the Métis are already doing much better than status Indians (according to Statistics Canada data from the 2006 census, there are about 700,000 First Nations and 390,000 Métis people).

Métis live two years longer and are better educated. They are more likely to have received a trade certificate (16% for Métis to 13% for status Indians), college diploma (22% to 18%) or university degree (9% to 7%).

‘Our ancestors made a conscious decision in the late 1800s. They refused to be under that system. They were always known as the people who owned themselves’

Métis have a median income of almost $30,000, compared to the First Nations median of about $20,000; they had an employment rate of almost 75%, compared to 60% for other aboriginal populations. Métis are also far less likely to report living in homes in need of major repair than those living on reserves.

The reasons for this are complicated, experts say; most Métis don’t fall under the auspices of the Indian Act, which once limited movement off reserves, and continues to hamper economic development in impoverished First Nations communities.

“It’s fair to say that Métis, by virtue of essentially being forced to integrate into urban centres, naturally had better access to services and opportunities than on isolated reserves,” said Jason Madden, the lead council for the Métis National Council. “The Métis populations in Edmonton, Calgary or urban centres, their statistics bear out identically to First Nations who live in urban areas as well.”

Although the Métis have never been granted the same financial benefits as status Indians, they’ve also managed to avoid some of the pitfalls wired into the Indian Act.

“Our ancestors made a conscious decision in the late 1800s. They refused to be under that system. They were always known as the people who owned themselves and the people who were bosses of themselves,” Mr. Chartier said.

Many Canadians confuse the term “Métis” with anyone who has mixed aboriginal and European ancestry; the term adopted by the national council is more exact, and conforms to a decade-old Supreme Court of Canada ruling. To be recognized by a provincial Métis body, a person must show he or she is descended from one of the families that settled in a historic Métis colony.

‘There were far higher levels of Métis living in urban spaces at the turn of the century than most people [had] given them credit for’

Métis have provincial governing bodies in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. These have successfully negotiated for recognition, support and hunting and gathering rights with their respective provincial governments.

The majority of Métis now live in the booming western provinces, with several settlements in northern Alberta, which explains, in part, their relative success.

Chris Andersen, director of the Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta said Métis’ tie to the fur trade led to settlement in what became economic hubs.

“Many of the Métis people living in these areas were living here before they were cities,” he said. “There were far higher levels of Métis living in urban spaces at the turn of the century than most people [had] given them credit for.”

This proximity to cities continues to give the Métis improved access to health care and economic opportunities.

While the early Indian Act trapped status Indians on reserves, Métis — while still subject to the racism of the era — could move around and find work as wage labourers at the turn of the 20th century, he added.

Those conditions fostered a distinct and independent culture, one that won’t be threatened by the Federal Court’s recent ruling, Mr.. Madden said.

“We don’t want to be wards of the state. Economic independence has always been extremely important to [the Métis]. By our very nature, we’re an entrepreneurial people.”

Both Mr. Madden and Mr. Chartier said Métis have no desire to be governed by the Indian Act; they hope to negotiate another path, one that recognizes the Métis nation, without subjecting it to the law’s harmful provisions.

“We don’t have a sense of entitlement, as such, and we don’t have a great dependence on other governments but ourselves, but we do have a long way to go,” Mr. Chartier said.

The president said the Métis would like to have some kind of federally recognized self-governing land base, but said this would be distinct from a reserve.

“There’s a need for transfer payments to our governments for the resources they are taking from our traditional territories,” he added.

Mr. Madden said he hopes the ruling is one step that will eventually lead to the closing of the socioeconomic gap that still exists between Métis and non-aboriginal Canadians.

“No one is saying: ‘Let’s replicate the Indian Act system because that’s worked so well,” the lawyer said. He hopes the ruling will open the door for negotiations, but expects Métis self government to look very different from the type of rule that has long shadowed First Nations reserves.

“What you really have is a more balanced discussion about how do we close that gap that is there between the Métis and the general public in a way that doesn’t say ‘Let’s replicate the Indian Act,’ which was no solution.”

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This instrument, which may have been made by James Kynvyn in 1595, is now incomplete. Only half of the horizontal circle, with the degree scale, remains (from 180 to 360?). This contains the support for the compass, which is now missing. A quadrant with its nonius is raised orthogonally on this base. An alidade, which is now missing, was pivoted at the right angle of the second plate. This allowed heights to be measured, while the compass gave readings of the angles of position.

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Graham Quacker

Saturday morning I received a call from Bonnie, regarding a domestic duck that had been making his ’home’ between a couple of houses on a residential street in Redford, in an open lot that fills up with standing water. He had apparently been there for a few months, just sleeping on the edge of the temporary watering hole during the evenings. She and her husband had been feeding him corn during his abandonment. But after becoming more and more concerned about his safety and continued welfare, she made the call to us for his rescue.

Fortunately for us, Angie and her daughter Kaitlyn, who often volunteer to help us around the Sanctuary, were planning to come by this day and help us out with our usual weekend clean-up. I had asked her if they could swing by, assess the situation, and possibly make the rescue on their way here. As usual, she jumped at the chance.

Once there, and having the angel in her possession, she was confronted by some individuals who suddenly appeared, and demanded the duck, saying it was their cousins who had stayed with them for some time, but eventually moved out. They had told her that there were several ducks, but the others ‘just disappeared’. Gee, I wonder how and why? At that point, I knew the baby was coming here. I’m certain they would have had to call the police before Angie and Kaitlyn were going to let him stay in that horrible situation even another minute. Thanks and kudos to you both… and for the help that you both offered afterwards.

Since he was found near the corner of Graham and Lennane, Kaitlyn thought it appropriate to name him Graham. We unanimously concurred, although I also figured he could use a last name in this instance. So please say hello to Graham Quacker!

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BAD AXE — If the county wants to start a mosquito-spraying program, it’s going to take a millage.

That’s the consensus county commissioners have come to, the same determination made last summer after the board turned to Tuscola County for help in trying to bring mosquito spraying to Huron County.

Spot-spraying the county would cost $70,000, according to Commissioner Sami Khoury, who says residents in his district — Brookfield, Fairhaven and Sebewaing townships, and the villages of Sebewaing and Owendale — have issues with mosquitoes.

Commissioners, who found out last year that a program similar to Tuscola’s would be a major undertaking, say they’ll leave it up to residents to petition for a ballot proposal to ask whether a millage should be created to fund a spraying program.

“It’s going to take a millage,” said Board Chair John Nugent, adding it would be “very expensive” and he hasn’t had any calls from residents on the issue in his district — Dwight, Hume, Lake, Lincoln, Pte. Aux Barques, Port Austin townships and the villages of Port Austin and Kinde.

“It wouldn’t be something I’d want to do,” said Khoury, who thinks it’s “one of those things that will fade away.”

Support for a mosquito abatement program grew last summer, when Gretchen Tenbusch, health officer for Huron and Tuscola health departments, said it would be a great idea. Tenbusch was concerned with the migration of tiger mosquitos, which she said carry a variety of diseases — like dengue fever — “which we haven’t really been exposed, so we wouldn’t have the immunity.”

Commissioners say targets for spraying could include low-lying water areas and county parks.

“Who would decide the spots?” Commissioner Clark Elftman said.

“This board would,” Khoury said.

They said it would be a good idea to ask townships if there’s interest.

Last year, Gladwin-based APM Mosquito Control gave a presentation to the board. The company said it would charge $22.05 per acre for aerial spraying and $43.65 per acre for ground spraying — the form that APM said would mainly be used for the county.

Tuscola residents have renewed a 0.65-mill tax every six years since the program first started in 1997. Of last year’s $800,000 budget, about one-quarter was spent in fuel, insecticides, building expenses and salaries for 35 seasonal employees — which include a director, mechanic and biologist. A fleet of 20 trucks and 60 pieces of handheld equipment are used to spray golf courses, ball fields, parks and residential property, according to Program Director Kim Green.

The Tuscola County Advertiser reports mosquito spraying started in mid-March — two and a half weeks earlier than the regular April 1 start date. Warm weather and melting snow prompted the early start. Officials have asked residents to request no more than four yard treatments, one per month per residence. Last year, crews treated 2,194 flooded woodlot sites in Tuscola that fostered mosquito breeding grounds.


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Montreal right-hander Orlando Hernandez will miss at least one regular season start because of tendinitis in his shoulder.

Hernandez, who has sat out the past 10 days, could begin throwing again in another week. Hernandez will likely stay in Florida when the Expos leave to pitch from the minor league Brevard County Manatees.

"He's getting better," Montreal general manager Omar Minaya said. "He's coming along pretty good."

Hernandez, the Expos projected No. 2 starter, will be evaluated again at the end of the week. Minaya said the team did not want to rush his progress.

Hernandez has not pitched since March 13 when he threw four innings for a win against Cleveland.

Late last week, the Expos found out projected opening day starter Javier Vazquez will miss time with a strained calf muscle. It still is unclear whether he will be ready to go for the opener, and he will be evaluated again later this week.


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Bal Thackeray gifts rudraksh necklace to Ganesh Galli idol

Sep 18, 2012, 07:37 IST | Chetna Yerunkar

Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray donated a necklace having 1,118 beads of panchmukhi (five faced) rudraksha to the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav mandal at Ganesh Galli.

The mandal received the news on Sunday evening and the necklace was sent to the mandal’s office from Matoshree yesterday evening and it was placed on the idol.

The idol at Ganesh Galli, Lalbaug
First view: The idol at Ganesh Galli, Lalbaug. Pic/Sayed Sameer Abedi

According to the mandal, Thackeray was given the necklace by a Shiv Sena follower in Nepal after performing certain rituals at Pashupatinath temple.

Meanwhile the Shiv Sena spokesperson confirmed that the necklace was handed over to the mandal, which is making a replica of the Pashupatinath temple this year and are privileged to receive Thackeray’s offering.

Neelam Gore, Shiv Sena spokesperson, said, “I was also invited for the ceremony where the mandal was going to place the necklace on the idol. Balasaheb Thackeray wanted to give the necklace to this mandal, as he has an emotional attachment to it and feels that giving it to one idol means it has reached the Lord. Also, one of the reasons behind giving it to Ganesh Galli is because they are making a replica of Pashupatinath and the necklace is from there originally.”

Swapnil Parab, mandal secretary, said, “We are very lucky to have the necklace with our mandal, especially as it was sent by Balasaheb Thackeray. It gives us immense pride to have the necklace, as he could have given it to any mandal in the city.”

City’s insurance cover
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav mandal has insured all devotees of Mumbai for the 11-day festival period for Rs 15 crore with United Insurance India Company yesterday. Any person drowning during the immersion activities or mishaps at any mandal in the city will be covered by this policy. In case of death, Rs 2 lakh will be provided as compensation. Lalbaugcha Raja has already begun witnessing crowds queuing up to get a first glimpse. The darshan would start at 6.00 am tomorrow.

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209 New Year revellers booked for drink-driving

Jan 02, 2012, 06:47 IST | A Correspondent

One killed in accident in Hinjewadi as biker loses control and rams vehicle into road divider

One killed in accident in Hinjewadi as biker loses control and rams vehicle into road divider

Despite repeated appeals to not drive under the influence of alcohol, 209 New Year revellers were found doing so on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1. In a massive drive carried out across 29 traffic divisions of the city, the Hinjewadi and Bhosari traffic divisions topped the list of drink-driving cases registered as they booked as many as 24 offenders each.

The Chatuhshrungi traffic division booked 16 people, while Kothrud and Khadki booked 14 people each.
Police Inspector Kishor Jadhav of the Hinjewadi traffic division said: "Compared to the city, there were no traffic jams in Hinjewadi and Sangavi areas. Owing to this, we could concentrate our strength on intercepting persons indulging in drunk driving."

On December 31, 2009, and January 1, 2010, the police had booked 113 New Year revellers for drink-driving. Traffic branch officials blamed the spurt in numbers this time on the "changing trend where people feel that celebration is linked with drinking". The police also felt that the rush was more evident on streets this time because of the fact that New Year's Eve fell on a Saturday.

Two accidents
Two accidents were reported because of drink-driving on New Year's Eve, in Hinjewadi and Chinchwad. In the Hinjewadi accident, the police said one Manuel Zavier Das was  responsible for the death of 25-year-old Amol Dnyaneshar Gavai as the bike Das was riding hit the road driver. The accident took place at 12.30 am yesterday.

Das was booked for rash and negligent driving resulting in culpable homicide. In the Chinchwad accident, one Vijay Sambhaji Kamble was arrested for driving in an inebriated condition. Kamble was also booked for abusing the policemen on nakabandi. The incident took place near Eagle Hotel at 2 am yesterday.

"We had motivated our officers to take serious action against drink-driving on a massive scale. Owing to this, there were stringent checks across the city," said DCP Vishwas Pandhare of the traffic branch of the city police. "The drive was conducted along with local police station staff. Besides this, at 53 spots in the city, nakabandi was implemented so that New Year's celebrations pass off without any major incident."

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Only 2% more Indians donating blood will address shortage

Jun 13, 2014, 15:17 IST | IANS

Despite being a country with a population of 1.2 billion, India faces a blood shortage of 3 million units. The problem can be addressed if an additional two percent of Indians donated blood, health experts say

New Delhi: Despite being a country with a population of 1.2 billion, India faces a blood shortage of 3 million units. The problem can be addressed if an additional two percent of Indians donated blood, health experts say.

According to a 2012 World Health Organisation (WHO) report, only nine million units are collected annually, while the need is for 12 million units.

Delhi NCR alone faces a shortage of 100,000 units per year.

Blood donation

"The shelf-life of donated blood is 35 to 42 days. There is a constant need to replenish stocks in our blood banks. The problem could be addressed if only two percent more Indians donated blood," Anju Verma, chief medical officer, Rotary Blood Bank, told IANS.

Reports also suggest that only one percent of eligible donors do so everyday.

"Healthy donors are between the age of 18 to 65 years. So they should come out and donate blood," added Verma.

Statistics show that there are 234 million major operations in India, 63 million trauma-induced surgeries, 31 million cancer-related procedures and 10 million pregnancy related complications which require
blood transfusions.

Apart from these there are also disorders like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and haemophilia that require repeated blood transfusions.

Importantly, the need is not only for blood but for "safe blood" and WHO has "Safe blood for saving mothers" as its theme for World Blood Donors Day on June 14.

"Safe blood includes all that is available for transfusion. That which is unsafe should not be available for transfusion. The donated blood should ideally be checked for HIV, HBV (hepatitis B virus), HCV (hepatitis C virus) and other blood transmitted diseases prior to being made available for transfusion," Nochiketa Mohanty, country programme manager, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, told IANS.

Hence, safe blood can be collected with proper tests, quality management and an experienced and efficient medical team at a blood bank.

"Blood banks are empanelled by the government and all authorised centres should follow blood safety guidelines as listed by the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO). The list of empanelled blood banks should be made available to the public through the media on a periodic basis," Monhanty added.

The issue of blood shortage is also due to lack of voluntary donors, though the figure has been rising, particularly in states such as West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

"There are still states lagging because collections from individual Voluntary Blood Donation (VBD) is still very low and the majority of the blood donors are family VBD and replacement blood donors. Awareness of VBD needs to be increased and retained for a sustainable blood supply in such states," added Mohanty.

Echoing this, Anita Suryanarayan, chief of lab services, Lister Metropolis Pvt. Ltd said: "As there is deficiency of blood during an emergency, the need arises to rely on professional donors who donate blood on a regular basis for money.

"In this case, safety becomes an important question as they might not have a suitable health condition for to donate. This indicates that a rise is needed in the number of voluntary donors who refrain from donating blood because of their lack of awareness and ignorance," Suryanarayan told IANS.

Experts stress that only awareness and more sensitization and enhanced blood donation camps can match the shortage.

Rotary's Verma said: "Government should promote and assign ambassadors to promote the cause and ensure easy accessibility to go and donate at various locations.

"Acknowledge students who are regular donors and contribute to this noble cause. Promotion through hoardings and electronic and print media should be done at a regular intervals so that the practice of donating blood becomes a way of life," said Verma.

Experts said like in other cases, there are a number of myths associated with blood donation that needs to be busted.

"The myths are like people with high cholesterol, diabetes or hypertension cannot donate blood, or that donating blood could lead to infections as attention is not paid on hygiene and safety in hospitals or that people on medication cannot donate blood. All these myths can only be removed through awareness," Suryanarayan added.

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