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Whether attending a black-tie charity event, making a new professional acquaintance, or driving our Corvette to the local car show, we all like to make a favorable first impression. And while there's something to be said for a ratty-looking car with over-the-top performance, the fact is that most often our vehicles are initially judged by their appearance, not their horsepower. Such is the case with our most recent project car, a '71 Stingray we picked up on eBay for around $5,600. Granted, getting a running, driving chrome-bumper Stingray with an array of new suspension and drivetrain parts for this price was a good deal, so we didn't expect our purchase to be all that aesthetically pleasing-and we were right.
Though the car looked pretty bad when we picked it up, we knew we'd be able to improve it significantly with a little hard work and the right tools and products. Mechanically, the Vette was pretty sound, but we found several issues that needed to be addressed, in addition to some overdue maintenance tasks. Last month, we performed an overall vehicle inspection, took care of a few fluid changes, and corrected most of the electrical and mechanical issues so we could get the car back on the road. Now that our Stingray is a pretty reliable driver, we want it to be less of an eyesore while cruising the streets.
Although making our Corvette presentable seemed an insurmountable task at first, we could still discern considerable potential through the oxidized, over-sprayed, years-old paintjob. Under their own discolored, thinning paint, we also had a decent set of 15-inch GM Rally wheels to work with, albeit minus two center caps and all of the trim rings. The interior, meanwhile, was mostly complete, and the carpet, door panels, and dash cover were fairly new, having been replaced by the previous owner. The sunvisors were missing, though, and the red seats didn't exactly match the black color of the rest of the interior. Numerous minor defects littered the remainder of the cockpit. While these will make it tough to pull off a show-quality appearance, we'll do the best we can. The undercarriage, though rust-free and recently restored with new suspension bushings and brakes, was dirty and somewhat discolored, and it would benefit greatly from a fresh coat of paint.


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I was short on binding fabric…so I combed through my scraps and made a really scrappy one. The pieces were all cut about 6" long, give or take a couple of inches.
The tricky part is keeping the seams of the binding away from the mitered corners…I didn't think that out before I sewed it on but all but I lucked out with all but one. It will just be the funky corner…there's always at least one funky corner.
It's a nice addition to a really simple quilt top!

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Roxy is a clothing brand for girls from Quicksilver that we guess everybody knows (duh!). But the fact that you can also get and ride a Roxy Snowboard came to us as a bit of a surprise. So we decided to take a look at the Roxy Snowboards range. We are not quite sure why, but they are quite hard to get and even harder to find some info on them.
What You Might Want To Know About Roxy Snowboards But Could Not Find It On The Internet
Whoa, what a title. Here are some interesting facts that will help you decide if you want to get a Roxy Snowboard or not.
Who Makes Them? Roxy snowboards are made in the USA by a company called Mervin Manufacturing. If Mervin Manufacturing doesn't ring a bell then the following sure will – Lib Tech, GNU and Bent Metal are all snowboard brands made by Mervin Manufacturing.
Which means that Roxy Snowboards are probably not just a simple gimmick to cash in on the popular Roxy brand but are actually made by people that do know a thing or two about snowboards and snowboarding. One point for Roxy Snowboards. Why does Mervin make snowboards for Roxy? Duh, they were purchased by Quiksilver in the late 1990s.
The second point for Roxy Snowboards would be that as far as we know they are the snowboards brand only for women. So things like narrower waist widths for smaller foot sizes, more flex etc… should come naturally to them.
Roxy Snowboards offers a few different snowboard models like Roxy Sangria Snowboard, Roxy Silhouette Snowboard and Roxy Sugar Snowboard. They all (especially Silhouette) come in different sizes and designs. Lets take a look :-)
Roxy Snowboards Models
Roxy Sangria is the snowboard for first time snowboarders. Soft and forgiving with narrow waist width and tons of sidecut so its easy to turn. A really easy snowboard to learn on and also easy on your wallet.
Roxy Silhouette Mermaid is a freestyle park weapon. Kickers, pipe or slopes are on the menu here.
Roxy Silhouette also has Water, Butterfly and Red/Gold models. They are all basically the same – all terrain and park boards. You can see the water model on the left.
And the last of the Roxy Snowboards models – Sugar. The name implies a sweet ride. This snowboard can handle the whole mountain. So it is a little narrower than the Silhouette to make the cruising down the slopes easier and it's a great choice for the casual experienced rider or for beginners that do not want a beginner board.
Where Can You Buy Roxy Snowboards?
You can try here!
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Roxy Water looks nice…
Roxy is soooooooooooooooo borring. THe skis are no fun.
Same with the snowboards. >:( :P :(
I love my Roxy Silhouette. I have the water model too. Works great, even when the idiot landed on it and sliced it w/ his snowboard.
I have the silhouette red/gold :P i love it
with roxy team bindings – kinda have extra fabric to cover the straps.
board is made in spain i think
I have Roxy sugar, sweet board :D
i want the roxy sugar but i cant find it anywhere!!! :(
i cant wait til i get my sugar its the blue nd yellow one and its soo nice! ;D
I jsut bought the Roxy Ally MTX 09 model off internet and it has a stamp on it made in spain is it a copy???
ROXYY,Tbh I lovee it!, all my matesss say that abachrombie & fitch is better,but i love them both the same and those snowboardss,Amaaazingg!wow, Loveee u roxy abachrombieeeeeeee..;D;)
i'm so excited to get my new roxy silhouette, just ordered it. is it as nice as it looks?;D


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Conforumist wrote:I'm starting to wonder if people around here are turning French all of a sudden??
I here so many people ending their sentences with "there" now a days.
What can I get you there?
Is there everything else there?
That will be $15 there.
People also put "last year" together, to make "lasheer".
According to Americans, don't all Canadians end every sentence with "eh?". ?


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Winston George Lewis affectionately known as K'Von became known to Jamaicans during his rise to prominence on the debut season of now Jamaica's most popular talent expo 'Rising Stars'. After winning the competition, K'Von started early studio works with Gee Jam Studio and Rudelikedat Entertainment both based in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and recorded regularly rotated songs such as 'Pain' (Gee Jam) and 'The Way You Wine'(Rudelikedat Entertainment).
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but you never gonna get there unless you risk it all the way."
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By WALT JOHNSON
Friday was the Feast of St. Nicholas. Through the centuries, St. Nicholas has been hijacked into becoming Santa Claus. It was the Feast of St. Nicholas long before people decided to place Christ's birthday on Dec. 25. It really is not his birthday, you know. Someone just decided for commercial reasons to claim it there. If I were St. Nicholas' agent I think I would sue for copyright infringement or something, but then I am a music publisher. We will sue on behalf of our clients.
The celebration of Christmas was banned in the New World by the Pilgrims. They considered it a pagan ritual. It was not called Christmas then, though. Many religions today in America, Christian ones at that, do not partake in the celebration of Christmas. They either still consider it pagan, or maybe, who knows, they are upset about St. Nicholas being upstaged.
Not too many years ago people complained that there was too much commercialization of Christmas. I agree. Wal-Mart was putting out Christmas trees and decorations Halloween night. I know that for a fact, as I always go after midnight to buy the candy I will give out the next year.
There is no war against Christmas. We have simply recognized that Christians do not have a monopoly on holidays. This is a list of many actually federally recognized days in December. Not all of them get a day off work, but some have been around since our country was founded.
Entire Month of December:
● Hi Neighbor Month
● National Stress Free Family Holiday Month
● Read a New Book Month
● Safe Toy & Gift Month
● Universal Human Rights Month
● Safe Toy & Gift Month
Dec. 1:
● Eat a red apple day
● National Pie Day
● Rosa Parks Day
● World AIDS Day
Dec. 2:
● National Fritters Day
Dec. 3:
● International Day of the Disabled Person
● National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day
Dec. 4:
● National Cookie Day
● Wear Brown Shoes Day
Dec. 5:
● Walt Disney's Birthday
Dec. 6:
● Mitten Tree Day
● St. Nicholas Day
Dec. 7:
● National Cotton Candy Day
● Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 8:
● National Brownie Day
Dec. 9:
● First Christmas Seals Issued
Dec. 10:
● Emily Dickinson's Birthday
● Human Rights Day
● Nobel Peace Prize Awarded
Dec. 11:
● UNICEF Anniversary
Dec. 12:
● Poinsettia Day
Dec. 13:
● National Cocoa Day
Dec. 14:
● South Pole Discovered
Dec. 16:
● Boston Tea Party Anniversary
● Las Posadas
● National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Dec. 17:
● National Maple Syrup Day
● Underdog Day
● Wright Brothers Day
Dec. 18:
● Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day:
Dec. 19:
● Oatmeal Muffin Day
Dec. 20:
● Games Day
Dec. 21:
● First Day of Winter
● Humbug Day
● Look at the Bright Side Day
● National Flashlight Day
Dec. 23:
● Roots Day
Dec. 24:
● National Egg Nog Day
Dec. 25:
● Christmas
● National Pumpkin Pie Day
Dec. 26:
● Boxing Day
● Kwanzaa Begins
● National Wineries Day
Dec. 27:
● Visit the Zoo Day
Dec. 28:
● Card Playing Day
● National Chocolate Day
Dec. 31:
● New Year's Eve
If I have left anything off of this list, please tell me so I can correct it for the record. Perhaps this list might make an impression on you as well. If you do have any new thoughts about the month of December. I would like everyone to know that I celebrate each and every one of them. I never get tired of holidays, but what I did get tired of is trying to remember what it is every day and wishing everyone the appropriate greeting for that days holiday.
One day someone came up with what I feel was a brilliant idea, one so clever that I wish I would have copyrighted it. Instead of wishing people each individual holiday that takes place each day, why not encapsulate it all by simply saying "Happy holidays"? It has nothing to do with political correctness, it has nothing to do with making war on Christmas and it has nothing to do with not being Christian enough. It is simply a way of covering all the holidays in just two words. Now what is really wrong with that? In the days before people looked for reasons to be angry, this would have been thought of as common sense.
In this world we have enough real issues to worry about we really do not need to go around creating issues that do not actually exist.
Happy holidays, everyone.


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I understand Natalya and Beth but since when was it okay to put Layla in that same category?? She started out as a diva search winner/dancer without any experience at all. She's no different from Kelly Kelly and Alicia Fox. Not that that is a bad thing but just saying.
Eve and Layla have started their careers in Diva Search but they have improved a lot...They are not same as Alicia or Kelly Kelly!!


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text: For the past year and a half, artist Alex Israel worked at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. He conducted 30 video portraits, many on a talk-show set he built in his temporary studio at the landmark complex. The entirety of the series will be presented at Reena Spaulings Fine Art from March 11th to April 8th, and will be released on Purple Television and asitlays.com through March and April, 2012. Here is his video portrait of acclaimed American producer, director and writer Darren Star.


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After discussing the agenda for next week's regular monthly meeting, the Mexico Beach City Council erupted into heated conversation over Deborah McLeod's resignation as City Clerk.
Since the position became available the city received 19 job applications but didn't feel that the candidates had the necessary experience.
Mayor Al Cathey shared his thoughts on the situation at hand.
"Nothing bothered me more than the resignation of Ms. McLeod," he said, "Some people think we need an investigation, but I think we need a mirror."
Cathey questioned why McLeod, an employee of seven years who had been through many council changes would suddenly resign citing, "harassment and bullying" as the reason.
He worried about how these actions would look to anyone interviewing for the vacant position.
He proposed a question to the members of the council, and asked, "How do we want to run our community? What's our style?"
He went on to speak about Group Four councilmember Tanya Castro's interactions with the former city clerk.
"Her demeanor was cold and cruel. Castro's style is to micro-manage and micro-criticize and micro-chastise. That's not my style," Cathey said.
Cathey felt that McLeod was treated in a "way she didn't deserve" and told the council and audience that he didn't feel the solution to finding a new city clerk was to put an ad in the newspaper "and just get another one."
Castro made several attempts to interrupt Cathey but he continued, citing a letter written by a female candidate that "wants to aid Castro in bringing professionalism back to the city."
Group Three candidate Mary Blackburn stood up and disputed ever sending any such letter and demanded proof.
Cathey questioned how Castro's attitude toward McLeod could be considered professional.
"Why are we looking for a new city clerk?" asked Cathey, "We had a good one."
Cathey proposed approaching McLeod to ask her to reconsider her resignation.
Council members Lanny Howell, Bobby Pollock and Jack Mullen agreed. Castro offered no support for having McLeod reconsider.
"I took an oath to do a job. I ask questions to make sure I have all the information I need in order to govern," responded Castro.
She stated that her style was "open and transparent" and encouraged the other members of the council to act the same way.
Pollock stated that in her first nine months in office, Castro had done a great job, but shared that she had told him privately that, "Chris [Hubbard] and Debbie ought to be fired for shacking up together."
Castro responded to the allegations calling them false and sought to understand why McLeod's concerns weren't brought to her attention prior to the resignation and confirmed that several other councilmembers knew about them.
As bickering between Pollock and Castro quieted, Cathey hesitantly opened the floor to public comments.
One citizen claimed that Castro had visited her house and made derogatory comments about McLeod.
Another told the council that by not doing anything to stop the alleged harassment they "were treating enemies better than each other."
Yet another questioned why the meeting was being used as a "let's pick on Tanya night."
"It's a bunch of he said-she said and the city deserves better leadership," said Castro in her final comment of the night.
Cathey closed the meeting and apologized for "airing the council's dirty laundry" but felt it was necessary in order to move forward.
Council members decided to share their feelings with McLeod and ask her to reconsider her resignation.
Job applications for the city clerk position would be reviewed at a special meeting at 3 p.m. CT today.


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Chapter 6: The Student Conduct SystemJurisdiction Over Non-Vanderbilt Students / Undergraduate Student Conduct Council / Graduate Student Conduct Council/ Appellate Review Board / Student Conduct Councils and Hearings by Hearing Officers / Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Misconduct/ Appeals / Disciplinary Sanctions
Note: For general provisions of the University's Honor System, see The Honor System.
The bodies that comprise the judicial system are the Appellate Review Board, the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Conduct councils, their common Chair and the Chair's designees, the Undergraduate Honor Council and the honor councils of the Graduate School and the professional schools. For matters specific to their areas, and for matters delegated to them by the Conduct Council Chair, disciplinary authority may also be exercised by the Interfraternity, Panhellenic, and National Pan-Hellenic judicial boards, residence hall student conduct boards, and Vanderbilt Student Communications, Incorporated. The nature of specific areas of disciplinary authority is described in the constitutions or bylaws of each of these bodies, or below, in the case of residence halls.
Rights of students or student groups charged with misconduct are addressed through the following judicial procedures that are designed to provide a fair hearing and a just decision. The basic elements of the process are:
Jurisdiction Over Non-Vanderbilt Students
All persons taking courses or participating in activities of the University as students, even if not registered primarily at Vanderbilt, fall under the jurisdiction of the student conduct system. This includes those taking part-time courses of study; participants in summer programs such as PAVE, Governor's School, etc.; transients during the summer or other sessions; and students cross-registered from a neighboring institution. Procedures for hearing charges against these students are the same as for full-time Vanderbilt students. A notification of the findings of hearings will be sent to the appropriate officer of the institution in which the students are primarily registered.
Undergraduate Student Conduct Council
The Undergraduate Student Conduct Council, led by its Chair who is appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Life, is composed of one faculty member and one student representative from each of the undergraduate schools, and has original jurisdiction in all cases of nonacademic misconduct involving undergraduates.
The Conduct Council has original jurisdiction for violations of the University conduct regulations, for residence hall regulations, and for University policies referred to it by appropriate University officials or the Council Chair. The Chair or the Chair's designee may hear a case without benefit of the Council at the student's option except in cases of sexual misconduct, which will be heard by the Conduct Council, or in cases for which the Chair decides that it is more appropriate for the Council to be the hearing body.
In cases of sexual misconduct, the Chair or her designee will appoint a hearing panel of no more than five members from those serving on the Conduct Councils, and the hearing will follow the procedures given below (See Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Misconduct).
Procedures for the study abroad programs of the University are stated in the section on Study Abroad Programs for Undergraduates in Community Life.
Each residence hall is an autonomous unit of Interhall, and residence hall officers enforce the regulations the unit has adopted and University policies and regulations that have been delegated to it by the Conduct Council Chair. Undergraduate students who interfere with efforts of the officers to achieve an atmosphere conducive to study, rest, and appropriate recreation may be referred to the Residential Conduct System, Undergraduate Student Conduct Council, or the Chair's designee.
In matters pertaining to general residence hall regulations not within the scope of residence hall units and set forth in this Handbook in the Residence Hall Regulations of Residential Life, or not delegated to residence hall staff or officers, a student has the option of having a case determined by the Conduct Council Chair or Chair's designee or the Conduct Council.
Graduate Student Conduct Council
The Graduate Student Conduct Council has original jurisdiction in all cases of nonacademic misconduct involving graduate and professional students. This Conduct Council may hear cases of violations of University policies referred to it by academic or Student Life administrators, or the Council Chair. The Chair or the Chair's designee may hear a case without benefit of the Council at the student's option, except cases involving sexual misconduct or other serious charge. All cases involving sexual misconduct are referred to a panel of the Conduct Councils (See Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Misconduct). In a matter not involving sexual misconduct but nevertheless deemed serious, the Chair of the Conduct Councils, in consultation with and upon the concurrence of the Dean of the appropriate school, shall require that the case be heard by the faculty and student panel of the Council from the accused student's school. The Graduate Student Conduct Council is composed of the Chair of the Conduct Council's or her designee, and two students and two faculty members of the Graduate School and each of the professional schools. Only the Council members of the school in which a violation is alleged to have occurred participate in a hearing regarding that violation.
Appellate Review Board
The Appellate Review Board is chaired by a member of the faculty. Faculty and student representatives from each school of the University complete the board.
The following decisions may be appealed to the Appellate Review Board:
Procedures of the Appellate Review Board may be requested from the Chair of the Conduct Councils or from Vice Chancellor for Student Life. For additional information, see the section on Appeals.
Student Conduct Councils and Hearings by Hearing Officers
The procedures given here are followed by each judicial body and apply to individuals and groups. An accused student or officer for a group will be informed in writing of a charge at least three days before the hearing. Either may waive the three-day waiting period and request an earlier hearing. The charge notice will include the specific regulation or policy allegedly violated.
The accused may choose a faculty, staff, or student adviser who has not had formal legal training (except in cases concerning students in the School of Law), to accompany him or her during the hearing.
The accused may testify personally and present witnesses in his or her behalf. The student may examine all evidence that may form the basis for disciplinary action. The adviser may not address the judicial body, but may consult with the accused student during the hearing. No person who has a substantial interest in the case, or in a related case as an accused or adviser to an accused, may serve as an adviser.
Persons conducting the hearing and considering statements against the accused (for example, statements in the student's file), must advise the accused of the content of the statements and give the student an opportunity to rebut inferences that might be drawn. The accused may present testimony and make arguments not only with regard to the offense but also with regard to excuse, justification, and mitigating circumstances. The accused may also speak to the question of the appropriateness of any particular sanction.
The decision of the persons hearing the case will be based on evidence presented at the hearing. Evidence acquired through unauthorized searches will not be considered. A search of a student, a student's possessions, or a student's premises may be authorized by the Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, or the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Housing and Residential Education, if there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of University policy is occurring or has occurred.
If the accused is found guilty of misconduct, the decision will specify the acts of misconduct of which the accused is guilty and the sanction to be imposed. The decision will be delivered to the student promptly and, at the time of its delivery, the student will be reminded of the opportunity to appeal and of the time limits and procedures involved in an appeal.
Hearings may be recorded in writing, or on audio or video tape. The Honor Council Adviser or Chair of the Conduct Councils, as appropriate, is custodian of the records of the hearings. A written record of conclusions and sanctions assessed must always be filed in cases resulting in disciplinary action. These conclusions become a part of the record and may be examined by the student in the case.
Investigations and hearings are not publicized or open to the public. Hearing officers must hold these matters in confidence.
If a member of a judicial body has a conflict of interest, he or she is ineligible to consider a case or to hear an appeal. Individuals should declare themselves ineligible on these grounds. In addition, the judicial body may, by a majority vote, declare any member ineligible on these grounds.
Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the University for acts that constitute violations of law and of University policies and regulations. Those accused of violations of these policies and regulations are subject to the University disciplinary proceedings delineated in this Handbook while criminal or civil proceedings regarding the same conduct are pending. Accused students may not challenge University disciplinary proceedings on the grounds that criminal charges or civil actions regarding the same incident are pending, may be initiated, or have been terminated, dismissed, reduced, or not yet adjudicated. When appropriate, the University may refer matters to federal, state, and local authorities for prosecution.
Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Misconduct
In cases of sexual misconduct, the procedures will be as follows:
1. the Chair of the Conduct Councils or her designee will appoint a hearing panel of no more than five members from those serving on the Conduct Council or the Graduate Student Conduct Council;
2. the Chair of the Conduct Councils or her designee will chair each panel;
3. both women and men will serve on the hearing panel;
4. the hearing panel will be composed of both students and faculty/administration, not including the Chair of the Conduct Councils or her designee;
5. any appointed panel member who personally knows either the accuser or the accused will not be allowed to sit on the panel;
6. all members of the Conduct Councils will be counseled on issues involved in sexual misconduct prior to hearing;
7. both the accused and the accuser will be allowed to be present throughout the hearing;
8. both the accused and the accuser will be allowed to choose one person who has not had formal legal training (except in cases involving students in the law school) to accompany them throughout the hearing;
9. both the accused and the accuser will have the opportunity to ask questions of each other and any other witness testifying at the hearing;
10. the consumption of alcohol or any other drug may not be used as an excuse for sexual misconduct by the accused;
11. the accuser's sexual history is not relevant to the outcome of the hearing;
12. the members of the panel shall determine innocence or guilt. The Chair shall determine the sanctions, when guilt is established by the panel.
A student or group found guilty of misconduct and/or against whom a sanction has been imposed may appeal to the Chair of the Appellate Review Board. The appeal petition must be in writing and specify the grounds for appeal. The petition must be filed within ten class (or exam) days of the original notification of the finding of guilt, or within two calendar weeks if classes (or exams) are not in session for ten days following the notification.
Grounds for review for those petitioning for appeal are:
The petition, including all supporting evidence provided by the petitioner, will be reviewed by the Chair to make a determination as to whether the petition, when considered in the light most favorable to the petitioner, sets forth a basis sufficient to provide the relief sought by the petitioner. If the Appellate Review Board Chair determines that the petition, when considered in the light most favorable to the petitioner, does set forth a basis sufficient to provide the relief sought by the petitioner, the Chair will forward the petition to the original hearing authority for a response. If the Chair determines that the petition, when considered in the light most favorable to the petitioner, does not set forth a basis sufficient to provide the relief sought by the petitioner, the Appellate Review Board Chair will dismiss the petition. The Appellate Review Board Chair's decision is final.
The function of the Appellate Review Board is to consider whether the persons conducting the original hearing proceeded fairly and decided the case justly. A copy of the Appellate Review Board's procedures is available at the offices of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Chair of the Conduct Councils. Normally, the Appellate Review Board chooses to consider only the written petition and written responses. The Appellate Review Board or its authorized agent may call witnesses, including the appellant, and may examine the record of the case at will. Disposition of the petition is made by a majority vote of the hearing panel appointed to consider the appeal.
The Appellate Review Board may affirm the original decision, remand the case back to the original hearing body with instructions, or hear the case de novo. Only in extraordinary circumstances would the Appellate Review Board reconsider the entire case. In the event of a rehearing, standards of procedure will in substance be those for original hearings, but the board may provide additional procedural rules, if necessary.
Students, faculty members, administrative officers, or groups within the University may request the Appellate Review Board to consider a concern that the disciplinary system of the institution is not operating effectively or justly. Upon receipt of such a request for review, the Appellate Review Board Chair makes a preliminary investigation to clarify the matter. The Appellate Review Board Chair then brings the request to the attention of the Appellate Review Board, which may make recommendations for action to the appropriate authority.
The Appellate Review Board also has supervisory authority, in consultation with the University Office of General Counsel, the Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, the Office of Housing and Residential Education, and other appropriate University officials, to review and propose updates of the procedures of the persons and bodies whose decisions have been appealed to ensure that the student's rights are protected.
Disciplinary Sanctions
In all cases, judicial bodies have authority to establish various sanctions appropriate to violations or infractions. Routine sanctions may be established for certain infractions and may also be appealed to the appropriate body according to prescribed appeal procedures. Disciplinary actions may also be applied in combination. For example, a student may be suspended for one term and readmitted subject to restrictions (as in probation) for the next term. A student's previous disciplinary record may be considered when a disciplinary sanction is imposed. When disciplinary sanctions are indicated for a student organization, the group's disciplinary record for the current academic year, as well as the previous three academic years, may be considered in determining the appropriate sanction.
The following, although not exhaustive, is a list of frequently used sanctions:
Penalties for violations of student regulations may be increased by one level of severity when it is determined that the violation was motivated in part by prejudice toward the victim because of the perception that the victim is of a different race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran's status. Thus, the penalty of reprimand may become disciplinary probation; probation may become suspension; and suspension may become expulsion.
If a student admits to being, or is found to be, in violation of University policy, the results of the hearing, including any sanction, may be made known to the complainant, the appropriate academic dean, the faculty adviser, appropriate residential staff members, and the guilty student's parents or guardian.
Upon completion of cases involving a disciplinary sanction, the appropriate University official will take action to implement the decision of the judicial body, and the dean of the school in which the student is enrolled will be notified if the finding will affect the student's academic status. However, action is normally not taken until final judicial decision is reached, including appeal.
In reporting a disciplinary sanction effective for an indefinite period, the judicial body will ask the appropriate hearing officer to recommend when the sanction should be terminated.
Students may leave the University involuntarily for academic failure, failure to meet financial obligations to the University, or circumstances outside the University's jurisdiction. Withdrawal from the University under these circumstances does not constitute disciplinary sanction; therefore, re-enrollment after such withdrawal is handled through normal administrative processes. Students who voluntarily-or involuntarily-withdraw from the University for medical or mental/emotional health reasons must be cleared by the Director of the Student Health Center before being permitted to re-enroll.
Upon graduation or withdrawal from the University, student records in the Office of Housing and Residential Education and the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity are maintained for a period of seven years, after which time they are destroyed. Records of students who are suspended or expelled from the University may be maintained indefinitely.
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Since its introduction in the '97 Corvette, GM's LS-series V-8 has undergone a process of steady improvement, growing in displacement from 5.7 to as much as 7 liters and nearly doubling in available power, from 345 to 638 supercharged horses. Its strength, compactness, and efficiency have also made it a welcome addition to other vehicles, including older musclecars and even vintage Vettes. While the upcoming C7 is to be powered by an all-new direct-injected V-8, dubbed the LT1, the LS is well supported in the aftermarket and will doubtless remain a strong contender for the foreseeable future.
With this in mind, it seems just and proper to celebrate the latest of the standard-equipment LS engines, the LS3, by seeing how far we can reasonably push one. We'll start with the bottom of the engine in this article, and follow it up with a second installment covering the top end.
We began with a bare LS3 aluminum block sourced through Street Shop, Inc., a GM distributor, and decided to stroke it from 6.2 to 6.8 liters, or 416 ci. While it's possible to get more displacement out of an LS3, I was (mistakenly, as it turned out) concerned about rod-angularity issues, so we stuck with a 4-inch crank.
For a bulletproof bottom end, we turned to Lunati. While many suppliers offer complete stroker assemblies for the LS, Lunati, which was founded in the late 1960s by drag racer Joe Lunati, is well known as a racer's company. With so much experience in the field, the people there not only produce top-shelf components, but they also have a wealth of knowledge that goes as deep as knowing which package of components works best on which track.
They supplied a 4-inch Pro Series crankshaft, along with a set of I-beam connecting rods. Pro Series cranks are forged from certified 4340 steel, with journal roundness kept to a tolerance of 0.0001-inch or less. All of the journals are also drilled to reduce the crank's rotating mass. This attention to detail adds up: These cranks have been successfully used in engines pushing more than 1,500 hp. The connecting rods, which are subject to enormous strain, are also made from 4340 steel for maximum strength.
A set of beautifully machined forged pistons was supplied by Wiseco. In business now for more than 70 years, Wiseco has the distinction of being the only U.S. company to forge all of its pistons. In a feeble attempt to stay "close to the factory spec," we specified an LS3-standard 10.7:1 compression ratio.
One of the things we had to choose in building the bottom end was the type of reluctor wheel to use. This serrated wheel attaches to the crank and triggers a pickup that sends information to the car's ECU. Early LS engines used a 24-tooth wheel, while the LS3 usually has 58. While it's possible to put a 24-tooth wheel on a later powerplant, doing so will require you to use the older, less advanced engine computer. In our case, we ultimately selected an aftermarket computer from FAST instead of either of the GM units. That said, we still wanted the most precise inputs possible, so we ordered our Lunati crank with a 58-tooth wheel.
For engine machining and assembly, we chose Grimes Automotive Machine, a shop that's also well-steeped in racing knowledge. On any given day, you'll find owner Garry Grimes, who raced a Pro Stock Vega through the 1970s, in the shop along with his son Garry Scott and father Hoyt, who's known as the "Granddaddy of Southeastern Drag Racing."
Hoyt has been inducted into several halls of fame, including the NHRA Southeastern Division, for his pioneering work in the field, including the first rail dragster in Georgia, the first chain-powered blower, and the 180-plus-mph blow-over crash that ended his racing career and nearly killed him. At 90, he's still working in the shop on a daily basis, and his experience is just part of the tremendous fund of knowledge that makes Grimes Automotive an excellent choice for a serious engine build.


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Smarter Balanced Assessment Information for Students and Parents
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Renaissance Place (Password required) Website to access Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reader, and MathFacts-in-a-Flash.
Starfall A free website dedicated to learning to read, perfect for K-1 learners.
How Stuff Works A great website with information on how just about anything works! Have a great time learning everything from autos to zappers at How Stuff Works.
Fact Monster Another awesome site chock full of interesting facts about the world, science, people and much more.
Knowledge Adventure A website designed to reward curious minds with innovative and imaginative products that build thinking skills, self confidence and excitement through play.
Yucky, Gross and Cool Body "The Yuckiest Site On The Internet" Join cartoon friends and learn about the amazing things our bodies do!
Animal Land An entire website dedicated to learning all aspects of animals. From caring for your pet to getting a job taking care of animals they have it all, including games and stories.


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Saul's Successes
God does not judge success in the same way as the world. Those He deems faithful may attract no notice at all from other people. Our goal, therefore, ought to be His approval, not man's. Do you long to hear ...Read More
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The Bible clearly calls believers to honor and submit to their leaders. But there may be times when those leaders are prepared to take such ungodly measures that they must be opposed. We need great wisdom to discern when such ...Read More
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Saul "Troubles the Land"
Saul was something of a Pharisee—he required more from his men than God did. We, of course, are prone to the same sort of behavior, dreaming up guidelines for ourselves and others that God never lays upon us. Beware of ...Read More
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In his faith, courage, and willingness to wait on God, Jonathan compares favorably to Saul. In human terms, it is a tragedy that Saul's sin prevents Jonathan from coming to Israel's throne. But Jonathan accepts God's judgment and later befriends ...Read More
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KENTUCKY (12/24/13) – What happened today? Here's a list of a few notable events that occured on this day in history.
1777 – Kiritimati, also called Christmas Island, is discovered by James Cook
1818 – "Silent Night" composed by Franz Joseph Gruber; first sung next day
1869 – Edwin McMasters Stanton, US Secretary of War (1861-65), dies at 55
1905 – Birthday – Howard Hughes, reclusive billionaire/inventor
1914 – Agatha Miller (later best-selling detective author) marries aviator Archibald Christie
1922 – Birthday – Ava Gardner, actress (On the Beach, The Killers)
1923 – Birthday – George Patton IV, American general (d. 2004)
1948 – First US house completely sun heated is occupied (Dover Mass)
1950 – Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28
1956 – "I Love Lucy" Christmas show airs, never put in syndication
1963 – Birthday – Jay Bilas, American basketball analyst
1970 – Walt Disney's "Aristocats" is released
1971 – Birthday – Ricky Martin, San Juan, Puerto Rico, singer (Menudo)/actor (General Hospital)
1973 – Birthday – Stephenie Meyer, Hartford, Connecticut, Author (Twilight)
1991 – Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as head of Soviet Union
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MotoringFile is happy to announce our third edition of Ask a Motoring Advisor. Again this is a chance to ask an actual MINI salesperson (Motoring Advisor in MINI Speak) non-technical questions about the purchase, spec or overall buying process of a MINI.
Here's how it works; post the questions in the comments section that you'd like to see answered. We'll cut off all questions by early this Wednesday. From there the most appropriate questions will be chosen by the MA. Naturally not all are guaranteed to be chosen as I'm sure there will be a few redundancies and some might be too technical in nature. We should have the answers to you by the end of the week.
The Motoring Advisor responsible for the answers will remain anonymous but rest assured – he/she has a ton of real world MA experience!
This session of Ask an MA is now closed. We should see answers for the selected questions in a day or two.
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This giclee shade sconce has a clean, crisp look and contemporary appeal. It features a shade pattern by internationally renowned hospitality designer Stacy Garcia. Stacy's pattern designs are giclee printed onto high-quality canvas, making a wonderfully colorful and unique design statement. A rectangular backplate, finial, and angular arm with a brushed steel finish add sleek style. Requires hard-wired installation. Shade is custom made-to-order. U.S. Patent # 7,347,593.
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The Corvette started its life in 1953 with options and features well ahead of its domestic counterparts. Since then, it's maintained that lead using cutting-edge technology all the way through the current model. Anyone who has driven a recently produced Corvette, however, notices immediately what the classic models were lacking: a durable, precise transmission with an overdrive. Yes, the transmission is a central part of the driving experience for the Corvette owner, but being limited to three or four forward cogs (with a manual) requires a sacrifice in either low-end acceleration or highway-speed driveability, due to the 1:1 ratio of the high gear.
Our project Stingray was suffering this affliction, being geared in the 3.55 range and equipped with a Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed. This setup actually resulted in two compromises. First, the 3.55 gears combined with the relatively tall First-gear ratio of the T-10 caused the car to be temperamental off the line. Leaving at too low an rpm would bog the engine, and the car was sluggish until the small-block built a little steam. Additionally, highway driveability and top speed were reduced, as our rear gearing caused the engine to rev excessively at anything over normal highway velocities. We decided to find a five-speed conversion kit that could handle the power we had planned, while offering a lower First-gear ratio for rapid acceleration and an overdrive top gear for smooth highway cruising.
Our research led us to American Powertrain, located in Cookeville, Tennessee. American Powertrain has been providing transmission conversion kits for Corvettes and other classic cars for years, including conversions from automatic to five-speed manual, as well as manual to five-speed manual. The ProFit3 system offered is the latest iteration of the company's ProFit series for the C3, and is based around the legendary Tremec TKO five-speed. While it's no easy task to get the TKO into an early Corvette, due to the fixed crossmember, narrow tunnel, and shifter location, American Powertrain has engineered its installation components, and specifically the ProFit3 offset shifter mechanism, to make the job much simpler.
Starting with a clean slate, American Powertrain designed the shifter featuring a direct, offset link to the main shift rail, providing a 1:1 relationship with the rail. The result is more-precise gear changes, with none of the slop associated with the offset mechanism, and no buzz or vibration transmitted to the cockpit. By design, this places the shifter in the exact location of the original four-speed shifter, so no cutting is required. The shift tower is also designed to be easily removable, which makes it a lot easier to get the transmission properly aligned in the tight space the Stingray provides. We simply removed the shift tower, and then easily reinstalled it once the transmission was bolted in place. The provided factory-style shifter was then bolted on, followed by the boot and factory console cover for a clean, stock-appearing look.
We were equally impressed with the remainder of the kit. The new, MIG-welded and powdercoated rear crossmember bracket requires no drilling or modifications, and it mates the transmission to the chassis via a new polyurethane mount. A reverse-light switch is installed and wired just like the factory switch, and even comes with a sealed wiring harness to protect it from moisture and road grime. The driveshaft included with the kit is professionally built, race balanced, and customized for each application using solid universal joints to match the rear yoke of the vehicle.
Instead of including a full-length speedometer cable with the kit-which would require fumbling around behind the dash to change the cable-American Powertrain provides a cable adapter for the speedo. As anyone who's tried it will attest, disconnecting the factory cable either requires removing the entire dash assembly, which is time consuming, or reaching behind the dash among all the wires and instruments, which risks breaking critical items. By using the adapter, the original cable doesn't need to be removed, and the entire process is easily completed under the car. (Full-length cables are available, however, if that's your preferred approach.)


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Penfold wrote:Unfortunately, the weather was becoming rather inclement by this time and conditions for taking good photos was far from ideal. This is about the best I could manage
You should be ashamed of yourself, go back and do them again. Just kidding. They're wonderous! the castle supports.
Lovely fairy Chilli, the detail is good.
Nice ducks & goats as well.


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Crepe-Sole Suede Wingtip Brogues
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Mark McNairy's on every discerning gent's radar thanks to his modern interpretations of classic footwear style and these wingtip brogues are a case in point. The thick crepe soles and impeccable grey suede really set this pair apart. An understated palette and streamlined shape makes them apt for sophisticated everyday dressing - team them with a trim blazer and cotton pocket square. Shown here with an AMI sweater, Aspesi coat and J.Crew trousers.
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