Tod Massa

I will also say that observing the protocols for determining brain death is almost a matter class in the elements of problem- solving and systems testing.

That 20 or 30 minutes of a 90 minute class in Qualitative Research was one of the most important of my time in n public policy doctoral program and my crazy-ass semester of research methods - qual, quant (ANOVA and the DSM), legal research at the v law school.

Frequently homeless, unable and unwilling to fit into an essentially unforgiving society with so little tolerance of difference is the cause of this. Thanks to Prof. Jim Gilsinan of St. Louis U and his brief lecture in 1993 on studies of the homeless that gave me a far different understanding.

As they were beginning to harvest organs, the found an abcess in the colon and he tested positive for colon cancer. So, they were unable to use anything. Perhaps this saved her v from a much more painful death. OTOH, even if painless, brain herniation seems pretty damn gruesome to me.

And now, finally, the Gift of Life team can get to work and maybe some true good can come out of this.

Just about four months ago my youngest child had open heart surgery that was fortunately very successful. Tonight we will end a day and a half of waiting for a declaration of brain death for my oldest child. Medical staff have been amazing, but some things can't be fixed.

It seems to me that all December degree awards from Mason, VMI, and maybe UVa, are invalid if the Boards each do not have a quorum or meet the requirements of law. Only the Boards have authority to award degrees, and the final v authority over each is the VA General Assembly, by statute.

Current Governor already set the v precedent causing the vccs Chancellor hire to back out at the beginning of his administration.

I hope it is no more than that.

That hurts to read.

Call him George. Hold him, squeeze him. Stroke his pretty bill, pretty feathers.

It was good to have you there with us. It was a really good day all things considered.

Use a 45w mini PC, a portable 4k monitor (like a tablet without the tablet stuff) and a jackery Explorer 1000, and you'll be able to set up anywhere for hours and hours and hours.

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The Larch

Nice job @econroy.bsky.social !

So, in the 4th circuit 2001 ruling on the VMI prayer case, the court found that prayer could not be mandated by a VA public institution because state law says "The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly." So, it might be considered consistent in Va.

Another question for public institutions how long are they required to keep such information under state records law?

Well, after this year's person level applicant collection, Virginia Institutions will be better prepared.

Of course, since applicants have no Ferpa rights, why aren't they doing this at the person level?

Only one state has unconditionally stepped forward to volunteer, as far as I am aware.

It is time for the one or the states to take over the collection of Higher Education data for Title IV requirements and honest research.

First time I had overnight duty after transferring to Ft. Richardson, outside of Anchorage, one stepped in front of my little car at 60 mph and I had to basically wipe out in a snow bank to avoid hitting it. As far as I could tell, it paid no attention sauntering across the three remaining lanes.

George Murphy

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Thanks, always happy to help out.

Lol. Just as well then. My life is absurd these days.

I'll see you tomorrow. i was at College Park Friday, but had to hurry back, just like tomorrow. No rest for the wicked.

Yep

I can't remember who said it, but "in general, reporters are liberal, editors are conservative - and they define the company. "

Nails it. Well said.

The brutality of the data collection and publication, is delightful.

Local community college enrollment is highly correlated with the unemployment rate of their service district/ area. Most especially true for shorter term programs for upskilling and older students in various demographic groups.