School of Social Work plans to install virtual reality lab

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Amy Traylor, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work and a long-time proponent of the use of virtual reality in social research, said the new lab will provide researchers a realistic simulation for people who have phobias, addictions or …
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Sequester cuts would put Vermont million in the red, lead to Guard …

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In addition, Vermont will lose about $ 270,000 in grants to help prevent and treat substance abuse, resulting in around 500 fewer admissions to substance abuse programs. The Vermont Department of Health will lose about $ 55,000 resulting in around 1,400 …
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Vice President flags off rally

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… a Civilized and Service-oriented Society Free of Substance Abuse. The Srikrishna Pranami Youth Council, Morang, organised the rally in which 108 motorcyclists will participate. … Flagging off the rally, Vice President Jha stressed that the …
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Mandatory spending cuts could be felt in Oregon in ways big and small, White …

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At the same time there's a furious political battle underway as both parties and the White House work to deflect any blame that might come when the cuts hit. Still, the budget realities are real. Most of the impacts were itemized by the White House's …
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