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Cloud confusion as breaches pile up
According to survey, security remains a top concern for a large portion of cloud users with almost half suffering breaches over the past year
Confusion over the definition of cloud computing remains today, but what is not in doubt is the issue of security remains a top concern as almost half of cloud users have suffered some type of breach over the past year, according to a new survey.
The survey found slightly more than 10 percent of the respondents currently have cloud computing projects in production, and close to half are either implementing or piloting new cloud applications. Trend Micro conducted the survey, which polled 1,200 decision makers in the U.S., U.K., Germany, India, Canada, and Japan.
Confusion remained over what cloud computing services really are.
When presented with a list of cloud computing services, 93 percent of the respondents said they are currently working with at least one of them. And yet 7 percent of the same respondents said their company has no plans to deploy any cloud computing service.
"Based on our data, we see about five times more cloud applications coming online in the next few years, yet 43 percent of existing cloud users had a security incident last year," said Dave Asprey, vice president of cloud security at Trend Micro. "On top of that, some respondents didn't even know they were using the cloud, much less securing it."
While security is still the major hindrance toward cloud adoption, more enterprises now perceive performance and availability of cloud services to be of near-equal consideration. The top barriers respondents see in adopting cloud computing services are concerns over security of data or cloud infrastructure (50 percent) and performance and availability of cloud service (48 percent), according to the survey.
When it comes to safeguarding sensitive data stored in the cloud, enterprises turn to encryption. Eighty-five percent of respondents said they encrypt data stored in the cloud. And before taking the plunge into cloud adoption, more than half of survey respondents said they would be more likely to consider a cloud provider if encrypted data storage were part of the offering.
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In October 1917, in a home on East Fifth Street, the Church of God opened the door of the Anderson Bible Training School, enrolling 60 students. There were five faculty members, men and women, hailing from all over America.
Almost 90 years later, in August 2007, Anderson University dedicated the Anderson University Flagship Center right off of a little-known thoroughfare (that didn't exist in 1917) called Interstate 69.
Anderson University has been a part of the city, and Madison County, for the better part of both their histories. What else is a center of higher-education but a crown jewel — and, as President Emeritus Robert A. Nicholson said, "a jewel in the world of Christian higher education."
In recent years, Anderson University has expanded greatly within the community, building new facilities at its campus (still located near that Fifth Street home where it began) and expanding into new territory, such as with The Flagship.
And in education, the university has added master's programs in music and business and is leading a character development program — which extends far into the community — unparalleled in the state.
In 1999, the university completed a $75 million capital campaign, which resulted in more expansion for the campus. Last year, a $110 million capital plan was launched, aimed at gaining a new student center and a performing arts and communications building on campus.
But to come so far, the place we know as Anderson University (its name changed in 1987 from Anderson College, which had been around since 1929) went through many changes.
The original purpose of the university — the Bible school, that is — was to carry on the teachings professed in The Gospel Trumpet, a Church of God spiritual publication.
According to "Guide of Soul and Mind: The Story of Anderson University," by Barry L. Callen, the Bible school began offering liberal arts education programs in the 1925-26 school year. What had been a three-year ministerial program was turned into a four-year program, the last year containing courses such as philosophy, sociology, logic and comparative religions, among others. In 1925, the school received a charter from the state.
In 1935, after a visit to Indiana University, President John A. Morrison reported that students at the college could transfer credits to the state university. In 1937, the then-superintendent of Anderson Community Schools, Arthur Campbell, a friend of the college, was elected to the state Department of Education. He lobbied on behalf of the college to get it accredited for graduate students with teaching degrees. In 1946, full accreditation was conferred by the North Central Association of Universities, Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Ten years later, in 1957, Anderson College had 1,000 students enrolled, charging $225 per semester for tuition.
During the 1960s and '70s, the institution seemed to hit a boom, even more so than in years past. In the 1960s, a computer center was built; the theological seminary building was completed; Rice Hall was constructed; and in 1970, Decker Hall and Myers Hall were completed.
In the 1970s, the college saw the opening of an athletic complex for baseball, football, track and tennis; and in 1979, the Krannert Fine Arts Center was built.
In the 1980s and '90s, the college became a university, held its 75th anniversary, established a broadcasting center, opened a sports medicine center and built Reardon Auditorium.
In 2007, Anderson University continues to be a center of the community, even the county. The campus serves as the focal point for the Church of God, drawing thousands from around the country each year to an annual retreat. It's the only four-year higher-education institution in Madison County; and since the humble beginnings of 60 students 90 years ago, the population and size of the place have grown with its importance.
—Neal McNamara is a reporter for the Herald Bulletin in Anderson. Story republished with permission.
Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson continues to be recognized as a top Christian college: in 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology.

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Low Back Pain Exercises
Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of your abdomen and spine can help prevent back problems. Strong back and abdominal muscles help you keep good posture, with your spine in its correct position.
If your muscles are tight, take a warm shower or bath before doing the exercises. Exercise on a rug or mat. Wear loose clothing. Don't wear shoes. Stop doing any exercise that causes pain until you have talked with your healthcare provider.
These exercises are intended only as suggestions. Check with your provider before starting the exercises. Ask your provider or physical therapist to help you develop an exercise program. Ask your provider how many times a week you need to do the exercises.
Caution: If you have a herniated disk or other disk problem, check with your healthcare provider before doing these exercises.
- Standing hamstring stretch: Put the heel of one leg on a stool about 15 inches high. Keep your leg straight. Lean forward, bending at the hips until you feel a mild stretch in the back of your thigh. Make sure you do not roll your shoulders or bend at the waist when doing this. You want to stretch your leg, not your lower back. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with each leg 3 times.
- Cat and camel: Get down on your hands and knees. Let your stomach sag, allowing your back to curve downward. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Then arch your back and hold for 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15.
- Quadruped arm and leg raise: Get down on your hands and knees. Pull in your belly button and tighten your abdominal muscles to stiffen your spine. While keeping your abdominals tight, raise one arm and the opposite leg away from you. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Lower your arm and leg slowly and change sides. Do this 10 times on each side.
- Pelvic tilt: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Pull your belly button in towards your spine and push your lower back into the floor, flattening your back. Hold this position for 15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
- Partial curl: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Draw in your abdomen and tighten your stomach muscles. With your hands stretched out in front of you, curl your upper body forward until your shoulders clear the floor. Hold this position for 3 seconds. Don't hold your breath. It helps to breathe out as you lift your shoulders. Relax back to the floor. Repeat 10 times. Build to 2 sets of 15. To challenge yourself, clasp your hands behind your head and keep your elbows out to your sides.
- Gluteal stretch: Lie on your back with both knees bent. Rest the ankle of one leg over the knee of your other leg. Grasp the thigh of the bottom leg and pull toward your chest. You will feel a stretch along the buttocks and possibly along the outside of your hip. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times with each leg.
- Extension exercise:
- Lie face down on the floor for 5 minutes. If this hurts too much, lie face down with a pillow under your stomach. This should relieve your leg or back pain. When you can lie on your stomach for 5 minutes without a pillow, you can continue with Part B of this exercise.
- After lying on your stomach for 5 minutes, prop yourself up on your elbows for another 5 minutes. If you can do this without having more leg or buttock pain, you can start doing part C of this exercise.
- Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Then press down on your hands and extend your elbows while keeping your hips flat on the floor. Hold for 1 second and lower yourself to the floor. Do 3 to 5 sets of 10 repetitions. Rest for 1 minute between sets. You should have no pain in your legs when you do this, but it is normal to feel some pain in your lower back.
- Side plank: Lie on your side with your legs, hips, and shoulders in a straight line. Prop yourself up onto your forearm so your elbow is directly under your shoulder. Lift your hips off the floor and balance on your forearm and the outside of your foot. Try to hold this position for 15 seconds, then slowly lower your hip to the ground. Switch sides and repeat. Work up to holding for 1 minute or longer. This exercise can be made easier by starting with your knees and hips flexed toward your chest.
Do this exercise several times a day.
Exercises to avoid
It's best to avoid the following exercises because they strain the lower back:
- legs raised straight and together
- full sit-ups or sit-ups with straight legs
- hip twists.
Sports and other activities
In addition to strengthening your back muscles, it would be helpful to keep your entire body in shape. Physical activities such as walking or swimming are considered to be back-friendly exercises.
It's always best to check with your healthcare provider before you start an exercise program. Remember to start slowly.
Good activities for people with back problems include:
- walking
- bicycling
- swimming
- cross-country skiing
Some sports can hurt your back because of rough contact, twisting, sudden impact, or direct stress on your back. Sports that may be dangerous to your back include:
- football
- soccer
- volleyball
- handball
- golf
- weight lifting
- trampoline
- tobogganing
- sledding
- snowmobiling
- snowboarding
- ice hockey
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Resolve trail conflicts
As bicyclists, my wife and I were excited this summer to discover the new Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from the Dune Climb to Glen Arbor.
However, we are concerned about the cost-cutting measure of using the existing handicapped accessible nature trail as the start of the bike trail from the Dune Climb. When we walked on that trail several bicyclists went speeding past us without much warning. We are accustomed to staying cautious when sharing a trail with bicyclists but unfortunately, that sharing is often not very comfortable for the pedestrians. And we're sure that it is much less comfortable for wheelchair users. We observed one wheelchair user who seemed startled and uncomfortable each time a bike came zooming past her.
The etiquette suggestions in the Heritage Trail brochure are fine, but posting them won't solve the inevitable conflicts in sharing the trail. We hope that the park will consider making a separate trail for the bicyclists (or at least a wider trail with clear sections for bicyclists and wheelchair users). That was such a nice park amenity where our handicapped brethren had a special trail created primarily for them. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case.
Arthur and Shirley Wolfe
Benzie has Community Chest
A statement in the Aug. 12 Record-Eagle article regarding the appointment of Ranae McCauley as executive director of United Way of Northwest Michigan needs clarification, particularly for Benzie County residents.
Earlier this year the previous executive director of UW Northwest Michigan stated that it spends little or no funding in Benzie County and does not intentionally solicit donations in Benzie County.
For years Benzie County residents have been effectively and efficiently served by the Benzie County Community Chest. We are a 501(c)(3) organization which solicits donations from Benzie county residents and receives applications for funding from other 501(c)(3) organizations. After a thorough review, 15 grants were awarded this year for provision of services directly to Benzie County residents.
The Benzie County Community Chest looks forward to effectively and efficiently serving all residents of Benzie County in the future.
Nancy Coalter
Bill Dundon
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TCO (total cost of ownership) is a type of calculation designed to help consumers and enterprise managers assess both direct and indirect costs and benefits related to the purchase of any IT component. The intention is to arrive at a final figure that will reflect the effective cost of purchase, all things considered. When you decide to buy a computer you may go through a TCO analysis: for example, the greater cost price of a high-end computer might be one consideration, but one that would have to be balanced by adding likely repair costs and earlier replacement to the purchase cost of the bargain brand.
TCO analysis originated with the Gartner Group several years ago and has since been developed in a number of different methodologies and software tools. TCO analysis performs calculations on extended costs for any purchase - these are called fully burdened costs. For the consumer's purchase of a computer, the fully burdened cost may include costs of purchase, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. For the business purchase of a computer, the fully burdened costs can also include such things as service and support, networking, security, user training, and software licensing. The TCO has to be compared to the total benefits of ownership (TBO) to determine the viability of the purchase.


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In a refrain from the entire month of April, a wild weekend has shaken things up a bit in attempting to forecast the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament field.
Loyola, the nation's (and RPI's) top-ranked team? No longer unbeaten.
Duke, last week's projected No. 1 seed? Upset in Denver.
Villanova, seemingly a sure thing as an at-large? Upended by Providence, which entered the weekend with a 1-12 record.
So what, exactly, did get settled?
* Lehigh clinched the first NCAA tournament berth in program history by winning the Patriot League tournament. The Mountain Hawks, with an RPI of 6 (per LaxPower), will be in the discussion for a seed and a home game.
* Denver made a claim to an at-large berth. The Pioneers handled Duke, and now get Loyola coming to town in the ECAC tournament. One top-five win did wonders for Denver, and attackman Mark Matthews and Co. can solidify a spot in the postseason with another win Wednesday.
And, really, that's about it.
Which brings about the bracket projection with merely a week before Selection Sunday. Only 25 Division I games remain in the season, and most are in conference tournaments that will produce automatic qualifiers in the next week.
The teams angling for the last four NCAA berths: Colgate, Penn State, Denver, Villanova, Ohio State, Cornell, Fairfield, Syracuse and Navy, the latter as an extreme longshot.
The teams the bubblers will no doubt be rooting for (unless they themselves are involved): Massachusetts, Loyola, Notre Dame and Princeton.
After all, there is still time to disrupt this. …
(1) Duke vs. AMERICA EAST/Stony Brook
(8) Maryland vs. PATRIOT/Lehigh
Duke is in the clubhouse at 13-4 after a forgettable trek to Denver. But the Blue Devils are also the only team in the top five in both RPI (4) and strength of schedule (2), and their four wins against the top-10 lead the field. If the selection committee sticks to its past history, Duke is the probable No. 1. … Stony Brook clinched the top seed in the woebegone America East. It also helps represent a major headache for the selection committee, which is tasked with minimizing flights in the first weekend if at all possible. Six of the projected seeds are located south of the Mason-Dixon line. Seven of the projected visitors are from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It could be hard to avoid a third flight, especially if UMBC can't win the America East. … Maryland began last week at No. 5 in the RPI, beat two sub-.500 teams and fell to No. 10. The Terps might be playing for a home game when they visit Colgate on Saturday. … Congrats to Lehigh, who reached the NCAA tournament in unexpected fashion: A 16-14 shootout against Colgate. Consider: The Mountain Hawks allowed half as many goals (or less) in 11 of their previous 15 games.
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(4) North Carolina vs. Denver
(5) Virginia vs. IVY/Princeton
It was not intentional, but this bracket does set up the possibility of a mini-ACC tournament in the top half of the draw if the home teams all won their openers. … North Carolina's RPI will take a hit when it faces 1-12 Michigan to wrap up its season. The Tar Heels will likely keep their No. 1 strength of schedule, not to mention victories over Hopkins, Virginia and Maryland. … Denver's profile is immensely better than a week ago, but it is still vulnerable to a bid thief or two. It would be difficult to leave the Pioneers out if they stack a victory over Loyola on top of the upset of Duke. It would be impossible if Denver just goes and wins the ECAC tournament altogether. … Virginia (with Notre Dame) leads the field in top-20 wins with six, at least for the moment. Collecting victories over Cornell (No. 14) and Syracuse (No. 19) didn't help nearly as much as anyone would have guessed back in March, though. … Princeton just went 6-0 in Ivy League play for the first time since 2001. Now here's another Tiger tidbit: Goalie Tyler Fiorito and Co. have lost three games by a combined four goals this year.
(3) ECAC/Loyola vs. Villanova
(6) Johns Hopkins vs. Penn State
Loyola faced its largest deficit of the year (five goals) and rallied anyway to force overtime Saturday against Johns Hopkins. That's good. Nonetheless, the setback stole some wiggle room for the Greyhounds, who have a quick turnaround to face Denver on the road on Wednesday. Loyola's probably in decent shape for a home game, but its seeding could be in serious flux with back-to-back losses to end the regular season. … It's not the most spectacular group of victories, but Villanova owns four top-20 wins (Lehigh, Bucknell, Syracuse and Drexel). Three of those were earned in February, though that doesn't matter much. Nonetheless, the Wildcats are probably toast if they can't beat Syracuse in the Big East semis. … Reports of Johns Hopkins' demise were greatly exaggerated. But it is bizarre to see the Blue Jays' schedule ranked 16th. Swapping regular season finale foe Army (26th) for UMBC (35th) in the list of the top 10 opponents for schedule strength purposes won't help a ton, either. … Penn State shouldn't have much to worry about, but the Nits would sleep better next weekend if they can beat Drexel in the CAA semifinals. Penn State hasn't allowed an opponent to reach double figures since March 10.
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(2) BIG EAST/Notre Dame vs. METRO ATLANTIC/Siena
(7) COLONIAL/Massachusetts vs. Colgate
Notre Dame's schedule is littered with average to slightly above average opponents, hence its slightly above average schedule strength (20th). Eight of the Irish's 12 games came against teams within two games of .500, and only one was against a team with a record worse than 6-9. … Siena clinched its sixth straight 10-win season on Saturday. Only Virginia (8), Notre Dame (7) and Duke (6) can match that run, though both Maryland (9) and Cornell (7) can extend their double-digit win runs with one more victory. … Massachusetts demolished Delaware to roll into the Colonial tournament unbeaten. The Minutemen have done all they could, but the comparison to 2009 Notre Dame continues to hold up. The Irish entered Selection Sunday with a strength of schedule of 36 and an RPI of 6 and wound up as a No. 7 seed. Maybe UMass gets treated better with its RPI at 2, but it will remain vulnerable to a lower seeding thanks to a schedule strength of 38th entering the final week. … Colgate has the rare opportunity to play back-to-back win-and-you're-in games. The Raiders lost the Patriot final to Lehigh, but will be an easy at-large pick if they poach another victory over Maryland. Even with back-to-back losses, Colgate would own a worthy profile (RPI of 9, strength of schedule of 17, 4-1 against the top 20).


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The walk from the hotel to the starting corrals was less than a mile. It was 5:30 in the morning. By the time my friend Sue and I made our way into the starting gates, we were already sweating.
This was going to be one long run.
The ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon experienced one of its hottest and most humid days in its eight-year history. Humidity at the start of the race, at 6:15 a.m., was 93 percent. I trained my long runs in hot, sweaty gyms on treadmills but unless I moved the treadmill into the sauna there was no way to prepare for a 13.1 mile race in this kind of weather conditions -- at least while training in Buffalo in January.
We started the race with the intention to run hard and run smart. And survive.
Sue stayed with me for the first four miles and we kept a solid, moderate pace. At every water stop I took in water and gatorade and every 35 minutes or so took a gel. I worked hard. I kept a positive attitude. I felt qualitatively stronger, fitter and more prepared that last year. Whereas last year I started to ache in the eighth mile, I didn't start to really struggle until the 10th mile. My legs held out longer.
But when it fell apart, it fell apart hard. By Mile No. 10 I started to experience the chills -- a sure sign that my body was being deeply affected by the humidity.
By Mile 11 my quads were done. With less than a mile until my finish line, my legs ... just ... would ... not ... go ... faster. Despite my mental toughness. Despite my cardiovascular fitness. Everything had been sucked out of my body.
I crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 13 minutes -- slower than my time from last year and below my desired outcome I had set for this race during my training. The pain, the dehydration, the disappointment in my time all came out in tears in the finisher's chute. This would take some recovery time.
Perspective and reflection came in the few extra days of relaxation and vacation in Miami.
What was so frustrating, so disappointing, was that the result did not match my effort.
As I replayed the race in my head, there was no instance I could point to that I did anything wrong. No place where I could have picked up the pace, no place where I went out too fast and burned myself out for later. Perhaps I should have had a heavier hand with the gatorade rather than diluting it with water, but that would only have made me hurt less and perhaps gained me a minute. My mental chatter was strong and positive, quickly shouting down the whispers of doubt that came through my mind. I was prepared. I was strong.
I controlled everything I could. And so in essence I did achieve my goal. I did everything that was within my power. The outcome, the final time, that was not in my control.
Sometimes the result, the outcome, doesn't match up with your effort. It happens.
And so in the end, I'm pretty darn happy with the race -- because I ran strong, I ran tough and I finished.
On to the next challenge. And probably an early sign-up for the 2011 ING Miami Half Marathon. I still have some unfinished business in South Florida.
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RALEIGH — A 20-year-old man, being held on a charge of having a stolen car stolen, was arrested again Monday night on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a 12-year-old girl he had met at a church earlier this month.
Detectives served a warrant alleging two counts of indecent liberties on Meredith Delynn Cromartie.
Cromartie told arresting officers that he works for a security company, but records indicate he has no permanent address.
Police said the indecent liberties charges stem from inappropriate contact with the girl, whom he had met while both were doing volunteer work July 18.
The charge on which Cromartie was being held, possession of a stolen vehicle, came about 3 a.m. Sunday when police said they found him at a strip shopping center on Capital Boulevard with a car that had been reported stolen from a rental company's parking lot.
With the three charges, Cromartie, who had been in court Monday on the car charge and was due back Tuesday on the other allegations, was being held in lieu of $45,000 bail.


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Get kids on track
Getting at the front end of crime is so important because it not only can save both perpetrators and victims from the aftermath of crime, but it's cheaper on the taxpayer's wallet. That's why the governor's message to the state was refreshing.
He labeled Michigan as a "no wait" state for pre-schoolers, called for truancy prevention and promoted safe schools. The best option we have for the next generation is to ensure their success. Getting them access to high-quality preschool is the first step educationally to getting them ready for success.
Research shows that atrisk kids who get on track are more likely to stay on track. Helping get kids on track in the beginning is a far cry cheaper than the $2 billion taxpayers pay to lock up criminals each year.
Bob Cooney
Traverse City
The writer is Prosecuting Attorney for Grand Traverse County.
Who is responsible?
Remember this? Jobs, jobs, jobs. Democrats' rallying cry for five years.
The strategy was what? The results are 91 million Americans need work today, 33 million remain on 99 weeks of unemployment. Forty-seven million people, one out of six, are on food stamps.
Now it's "Income inequality." Here's a shot in the dark. Could that possibly be because there are no jobs?
So, it's let's just forget about jobs? Move on … to bigger payouts, handouts, higher taxes? Become a failing bankrupt welfare country?
Just who's responsible for this inequality isn't a trick question. Should this be the fault of the "out of power" for five years Republicans or the "in power" for five years Democrats?
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The Componibili modules have been designed to meet various functional needs and slot into any home setting - in the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design feature that brings the Componibili modular system to life is the simple and robust vertical overlapping of the single pieces, which - by way of a simple joint - form practical movable containers. Offered in round and square shapes, the Componibili modules can stand on small casters. Flexible, functional and practical, Componibili modules have been in production for more than thirty years and have received much recognition for their preeminent and innovative design. They are displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the George Pompidou Centre in Paris.
Componibili is available in a variety of configurations and colors. See the entire Componibili Collection.
Materials: ABS polymers Dimensions:Small Round x2 : 15.75" h x 12.5" diameterSmall Round x3 : 23" h x 12.5" diameter
Creativity and technology, glamour and functionality, quality and innovation: a combination of extraordinary factors together with a strategic vision of distribution has contributed to the lasting success of Kartell. Headquartered in Milan, Kartell manufactures products like the Bubble Club Chair and distributes them in over 70 countries around the world. Winner of multiple Compasso d'Oro Awards, Kartell is one of the most highly regarded companies in the design world, and Kartell has been recognized numerous times for its excellence. The company is known for collaborating with the world's most respected designers to produce furniture, labware, and lighting that continue to stretch the imagination.
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A classic little cabinet
By Jim the runner
from New York, NY
About Me Midrange Shopper
Comments about Kartell Componibili Storage Module:
I bought this cabinet to use as extra storage in a bathroom, it is small but It has plenty of storage.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Just right for bedside
By NewYorker
from New York City, NY, USA
Just the right size for a space-constrained bedside table. Holds the alarm clock, and the spaces below hide personal gear.
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Shipping was simple & reasonably prompt.
Beautiful and unusual bathroom unit
By doghairnancy
from Sebastopol, CA
I have an old restored farmhouse and try to keep furnishings traditional. But I needed a small storage unit that would fit under a pedestal sink. Almost all available choices were too expensive, too tall/wide, and/or poor quality. I had seen the Kartell unit in a friend's more modern bathroom and loved it. Turns out that it looks great in a traditional setting…a little work of art. And it serves an important storage function. I'm thinking of getting another because it's so unique.
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Modern, functional, multi-purpose piece
By Meagan
from Lexington, KY
I was looking for a functional, stylish side table for the nursery in our mid-century modern home. I couldn't picture anything other than the Componibili Storage Module by Kartell, and now that we have it in the room, I know that I made the right choice. It's modern enough to fit into our decor, yet has a fun factor that's perfect for the nursery. And it's a bonus that it has three compartments to store away small items like books and toys. The Componibili is one of my favorite pieces in our home.
The piece arrived in great condition and the shipping was quick and affordable. Customer service was responsive and friendly, and I would not hesitate to purchase from Smart Furniture again.
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great addition
By leeshaB
from charlotte, nc
About Me Budget Shopper
I love this modern piece. It is small, so it doesn't take up too much space, but is big enough for things in need in a bedside table. Honestly, I was skeptical about paying this much for a bedside table, but when I compared prices, it was not really much more than the cheapest and bulky options I could find. I love the style, it adds dimension to the bedroom and it is small enough so we could regain some floor space in our already small room. Love it, would recommend this beautiful piece!
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small and flimsy
By Lynn
from Hickory, NC
About Me High-end Shopper
Overpriced but it looks good. My 7 year old loved it. I am wondering how long it will last????
No problems with delivery
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
My favorite caddy
By Fanny likes it!
from Belfast, Maine
I have this (on casters) next to the bathroom sink. It fits the space perfectly. The top is sleek and easy to keep uncluttered, the spacious storage cupboards can be filled with all the occasionally necessary stuff that seems to collect. It's sturdy enough and the doors slide easily. I originally ordered a 3 tier but the 2 is perfect for us.
By lh
from bayarea
About Me Renter
I'm so happy I bought this item! I use it as a end table to hold all those unsightly things you want near the couch but don't want to see. The lobster-red color is gorgeous and the finish a nice, but not overwhelming gloss. The doors open easily. The base has a rubber strip to prevent it from sliding. I did add a veneer on top to protect against scratches and I expect this piece to last many years. [...]
Versatile/compact/easily accessible.
By JC
from Chattanooga, TN
About Me Homeowner
Hides clutter.Wonderful for hiding and holding items/objects.Modern and sophisticated when paired appropriately.One of my favorite pieces of furniture.
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DES MOINES — The Oskaloosa Rebels 14U won the Fall State Tournament Sept. 14-15.
The Rebels finished second in their pool with a 1-1 record. They beat the Diamond Jays 10-4, then lost to the Johnston Dragons 7-1.
The team got to bracket play on Sunday and was victorious in all three games. The Rebels defeated the Lynnville-Sully Hawks 10-9, Barbie Bashers 9-5 and beat Rider Club 7-2 in the championship game.
Osky Rebels 12U team played in the tournament as well, going 1-1 in pool play on Saturday to place second in the pool. The team lost to the Warren County Crushers 6-2 then picked up a win against Johnston 6-2.
In bracket play, the team lost to Southeast Polk 5-4. The Rebels 12U team placed second in the lower flight, placing sixth place overall.


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John Stella Field at Brown Park is going electric. The field has had electricity for a number of years but now lines are being extended to new lights.
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So a few days ago I get up about 5 am, make some coffee, go in the office and sit down at the 'puter. Out of the corner of my eye I see something move. I turn my head and what appears to be a baby squirrel is just standing there looking at me. We both stared at each other for a second, and as if to say "oops, wrong turn....I'm going to go now", he bolts into the grandkids toy room.
Chased the little booger around for 5 minutes, closed the door behind me so he couldn't escape. This thing laid flat and scurried under the door back into the office. Wake up the wife, obviously I needed some reinforcements. She grabs a big wicker laundry basket and I try chasing him in there. Well, it worked......for a second. After getting him in the basket, the wife picks up the basket and I poke my head over it to see the little guy. He came flying out of this basket like the squirrel on Christmas Vacation. Hit the wall on the opposite side of the room even. Then again, lays flat and scurries under the door. The wife and I look at each other and start laughing.....the dog is still sleeping down stairs.
Now if my GS dog was still with me, he would have said " Go back to bed Dad, I got this." Would have destroyed the house getting it, but he certainly would have. The little guy disappears.....can't find him anywhere. Next day, nothing.....he seems nocturnal only coming out at night looking for food while everyone is sleeping. Found some chewed up Hershey Kisses under the couch too. He was probably doing a Broadway musical on my headboard too while we slept.
So yesterday, same routine. I get up about a half hour earlier to catch this sucker. Make my coffee, go into the office and wait. Sure enough the dog comes running past the office door chasing something. Now my competitive juices are flowing, determined not to let him get away this time, I grab a large towel to throw over him. He's quick however, quicker than PFB at a skinny jeans sale. After chasing him around he darts into the kitchen. Find him under the buffet, towel in hand....I poke at him to get him to move. He darts across the tiled kitchen floor and does a 3rd base slide that would make any coach proud, under the stove.
Remove the bottom drawer on the stove, and now I have him trapped. The dog is standing guard too. I used the time to get a good look at this guy. He's no squirrel, least not like we have outside. All brown with a white under belly and huge black eye's with a flat short fur tail. Not a bushy tail like you see associated with most squirrels. If I didn't know better, I'd say this was a flying squirrel judging by pics on the net and the way this thing flew across the office. If so, what the heck is one of these things doing in Illinois ? Someone's pet that got away maybe ?
So since I had him trapped, and not knowing for sure if the dog would get him first, I put a peanut in my hand and held it out for him. He came right away to grab it too. I waited until he finished it, had the wife hold the towel while I poked him out. Luckily she grabbed him before the dog. Threw him outside on the porch and he just stood there.....like he was being evicted from his home. Truth is....today....I miss the little guy.


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A $50 cassette doormat. If it were a Maxell XLII 90 I may have considered it.
"If you have fond memories of avoiding The Electric Slide or making mix tapes of your favorite songs from the radio, you're probably grinning like a fool at this Cassette Doormat. Designed to look like a K7 tape, this rubber doormat is ready to receive your dirty feet. Unlike a cassette tape, it will never require winding with a pencil and it will never wear down to the point of not working anymore. You can even wash it off with the hose when you don't like the stuff that's on it. Can't say that about a real cassette!" – thinkgeek
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Yomitan Village Backpackers
Renoved in 2004 for backpackers from the world !
First American style hostel in Okinawa , that 's Yomitan Village Backpackers.
Enjoy a very comfortable and affordable hostel in Okinawa.
Our friendly English speaking staff will be keen to help you with any tourist infomation you need.
Our hostel is about 60 min from Naha Airport, it is located on Yomitan Village from where you can reach the main tourist spots and shops in Central area of Okinawa.
Guests can be relax in the common room ! We have both private and dorm room. Private rooms are for 2 persons (twin type).
Dorm room are male and female separated. Relax and enjoy your time in our comfortable hostel !
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Anyway, here's five predictions for this afternoon's Maryland-Virginia game at Byrd Stadium.
1. There will be fumbles – at least four of them. Hello, rain. Here's guessing you make your presence felt throughout the day with the slippery sod and a slick ball leading to a messy, messy game.
2. There will be sacks – at least seven of them. Neither Maryland nor Virginia is especially proficient at protecting quarterbacks. With Al Groh's 3-4 scheme giving Maryland a different look and Don Brown's defense due for a bit of a bounceback, both Chris Turner and Jameel Sewell could be under fire today.
3. Torrey Smith will surpass Darrius Heyward-Bey's production from last year. Yes, the weather is lousy. But Smith needs only 90 yards to match DHB's output of 609 receiving yards from last season. It won't be easy, but here's guessing he'll be aided by one long play and a whole bunch of shorter ones.
4. Maryland will be held to less than 100 yards for the fourth straight game. The Cavaliers' run defense has improved in recent weeks, while the Terps ground game seems to be on the road to nowhere. That sort of skid isn't quite as rare as you'd think for the Terps; it happened in four straight games in 2007, and six in a row in 2004.
5. Both teams lead at some point in the fourth quarter. This sort of ugly day doesn't lend itself to high scoring or a blowout, though turnovers have a way of changing that. The guess here is it will be a struggle to gain traction on offense, and neither team will accomplish a whole lot until they have to toward the end of the game. The midweek prediction was 27-21 Virginia, but the weather could easily turn it into a 17-13ish or 14-10ish near-stalemate.


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Evan Longoria is suffering from Morton's Neuroma in his left foot, which is a "thickening of the nerve tissue between the toes." He told Marc Topkin that it won't affect his playing time and that he's "gotten used to it." [The Heater]
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Morton's Neuroma is no joke! I'm surprised he hobbled to first base in the first place! I know how painful that is. The shot worked pretty well today, didn't it!!!
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Contrary to what the AMA or motorcycling gentry may believe, not all motorcycles are created equal. Due to a combination of marketing, riding styles, and environment, the following five types of motorcycles are the country's most dangerous. While the NHTSA doesn't track motorcycle accidents and crashes based on the type of motorcycle being ridden (among other things), the cultural factors that surround motorcycle injuries and fatalities paint a stark picture, which we've shared with you here.
Despite some early promise, there has been much complaining of a lack of innovation from chassis builders in Moto2. the bikes have followed the same basic layout as all modern race bikes since the late 1980s: aluminium twin spar chassis and conventional suspension arrangements. The only real interest has come from wildcards. At Le Mans, the French Promoto Sport team raced their Transfiormer chassis, with some solid results. Beyond that, the bikes have been pretty much identikit. At Silverstone this year though, another interesting wildcard will get its first public running. The British round of Moto2 will see the Brough Superior make its debut in a competitive race, after making an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year.
A project from Italy's respected engineering firm CRP Racing, I first had the opportunity to see the Energica Ego at the 2011 EICMA show. The machine wasn't a runner at the time, as CRP was still looking for a drivetrain partner that could supplement CRP's already extensive knowledge in chassis design. Fast-forward to the 2013 EICMA show, and the Energica sub-brand debuted its first production electric superbike, the Ego. The naming might be a bit tough, especially for us Anglophones, but this 134hp, 143 lbs•ft superbike packs a punch, and is remarkably well-refined.
We are pleased to have Shelina Moreda writing Asphalt & Rubber's newest column, "She'z Racing at Suzuka", which will follow her and Melissa Paris' venture into racing at the Suzuka 4-Hour endurance race later this month. The American Duo are making the first all-female race team at the Suzuka 4-Hour, and will be campaigning a Honda CBR600RR with the Synergy Force Moriwaki Club team. We hope that you will enjoy the unique perspective that Shelina will be sharing with us. Race day is July 25th.
I had to check the last time we showed you some of Oberdan Bezzi's work, and it was over three months ago. The Italian designer has certainly been busy since that time though, as he has produced a number of BMW/Bimota concepts for us to ponder about. Imagining the Italian company's current trend of using BMW power plants — as has been seen with the Bimota BB3 — Bezzi's drawings instead use BMW Motorrad's popular boxer engine as their base. The effect is an interesting one, as the BMW's boxer engine has proven to be the base of the German brands Top 3 selling bikes, and has found interesting applications in the BMW R nineT modular machine, and the BMW Roadster Concept motorcycle.
The former England soccer player Gary Lineker once described the sport as follows: "Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win." It feels somehow fitting to paraphrase that quote on the day that the Germans play in the World Cup final. Motorcycle racing is a simple sport, where 23 people ride a MotoGP bike as fast as they can, and Marc Marquez always wins. He found yet another way to win at the Sachsenring. A heavy rain shower between the Moto2 race and the sighting lap for MotoGP left the grid in disarray, with about three quarters of the field heading in to swap from their wet to their dry bikes at the end of the warm up lap.
In case you didn't know, this is the 30th anniversary of the Ninja motorcycle line from Kawasaki. To commemorate the occasion, Big Green has already debuted the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 30th Anniversary Edition and 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 30th Anniversary Edition motorcycles, and today the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS 30th Anniversary Edition joins them. Like its sport bike brethren, this special ZX-14R comes with a special livery, which will be available to only 300 lucky owners (each unit is specially numbered). Finished in a "Firecracker Red" with "Metallic Graystone" paint, along with gold pinstriping and gold brake calipers, you can be certain that the changes are purely skin deep for this special model.
Fresh off the European newswires, reports out of Italy are tipping motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta as looking to offer up to 30% of the company on the stock market. If true, the move would make good on MV Agusta's hope of going public by 2016 — noticeably quite ahead of schedule. Additionally, reports out of Germany are also indicating that Daimler AG (owner of Mercedes-Benz), is looking for a minority stake in MV Agusta, and approached the Italian company these past few weeks about that possibility — a move not to dissimilar to the one that saw Audi AG acquire Ducati Motor Holding.
Bad news for 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO-Touring motorcycles with ABS installed, as the Bar & Shield brand has issued a recall with the NHTSA for 66,421 motorcycles that could potentially see their front-wheel lockup unexpectedly during normal operation. The problem comes about because the affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned in such a way that it could be pinched between the fuel tank and frame, causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase. If the fluid pressure does increase, it could cause the front wheel to lockup, and possibly cause a crash. To-date, five such crashes have occurred, with thankfully only minor injuries being reported.
We first caught wind of the 2015 Honda CB300F back in March, and at the time we didn't expect to see the naked small-displacement machine until the autumn trade shows. Well, Honda has proven itself full of surprises, because not only has Big Red debuted the Honda CB300F to the world, but American Honda has also confirmed the model for the United States. Basically a Honda CBR300R without all of its fairings, the Honda CB300F offers a more upright sitting position, and a little bit less racer flair. Perhaps the best part about the 2015 Honda CB300F though is the price tag, which is downright affordable at $3,999 MSRP ($400 less than the CBR300R).
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Administrative issues that were holding up the sale of Essex County's Horace Nye Nursing Home are almost resolved.
County Attorney Daniel Manning III said he recently spoke with representatives of the Bronx-based Centers for Specialty Care to negotiate the last two administrative obstacles to the $4.05 million sale.
"My last sentence (to them) was, 'Can you now sign the contract?' I expect the Horace Nye contract to be signed soon."
The next step is to hire a licensed surveyor to produce a land survey of the Horace Nye property behind the Essex County Government Center.
"There is no survey for Horace Nye," Manning said.
"We (Essex County) bought the property back in the 1950s. We sold a chunk of the property to Elizabethtown Community Hospital in the 1960s. There is a survey of the hospital property."
He said the existing deed for the Nursing Home's 2.5 acres is not that accurate.
"We should commission a survey so we know what we're selling and the buyer knows what they're buying. There's a question that our maintenance garage back there is partially on Horace Nye property."
The county should also make sure the county's back parking lot is not part of the sale, Manning said.
One member of the County Board of Supervisors didn't like the timing of the study.
"This is a poor time to be doing the survey," Supervisor Michael Marnell (R-Schroon) said. "Shouldn't the buyer and the seller split the costs?"
"They balked at paying for half," Manning said. "The 1950s survey is very difficult (to read)."
Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said there have been lot boundary questions around Horace Nye for years.
"That boundary over there was always questionable," he said.
Manning got permission from the County Personnel and Administration Committee to go to bid for a surveyor. The request gets a final vote at the board's February meeting.


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History majors use the study of the past to make sense of a complicated world. Developing insights into past human experiences prepares students for a wide variety of fields, including law, teaching, public history, business, government, communication, and even medicine. Professions and professional schools in today's world look for applicants who have broad interests and backgrounds and analytical and verbal skills rather than narrow field specialization. History is a flexible and broad discipline and majors learn how to think critically, evaluate evidence, and write with clarity and strength.
Bachelor of Arts with Major in History
(Minimum of 120 credits required)
In addition to other requirements as stipulated by the University and the College, the student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History will be required to take a minimum of 42 credits in history, including four 3-credit survey courses, a course in historical methods, and a senior seminar:
History of Civilization I WOH 2012 3
History of Civilization II WOH 2022 3
U.S. History to 1877 AMH 2010 3
U.S. History since 1877 AMH 2020 3
Introduction to Historical Study HIS 3150 3
Senior Seminar HIS 4935 3
History majors are required to take HIS 3150 before completing 90 credits toward graduation. HIS 3150 is also a prerequisite for HIS 4935. The remaining course work must include a minimum of 24 credits of 3000-level or above courses, including:
United States History (6 credits)
19th-Century America AMH 3192 3
20th-Century American Social History AMH 3310 3
History of American Technology AMH 3372 3
The American South AMH 3400 3
History of Florida AMH 3420 3
The American West AMH 3444 3
History of American Immigration and Ethnicity AMH 3530 3
U.S. Military History AMH 3540 3
History of U.S. Women AMH 3560 3
American Environmental History AMH 3630 3
The History of Colonial America AMH 4110 3
Revolutionary Age AMH 4133 3
The Age of Jefferson and Jackson AMH 4150 3
Civil War and Reconstruction AMH 4170 3
U.S. since 1945 AMH 4270 3
America in the 1960s AMH 4273 3
Shopping, Travel, and Leisure AMH 4291 3
American Material Culture to 1860 AMH 4302 3
American Material Culture from 1860 AMH 4303 3
Class, Gender, and Race in the American Community since 1900 AMH 4318 3
American Politics since 1750 AMH 4350 3
American Business History since 1890 AMH 4373 3
Urban History of the United States AMH 4460 3
Diplomatic History of the U.S. AMH 4512 3
The Vietnam War AMH 4544 3
Constitutional History of the U.S. AMH 4550 3
African-American History to 1877 AMH 3571 3
African-American History since 1877 AMH 3572 3
The Civil Rights Movement AMH 4575 3
American-Indian History AMH 4580 3
History of Southeastern Indians AMH 4581 3
Religion in America AMH 4620 3
Special Topics in American History AMH 4930 3
European History (6 credits)
20th-Century Europe since World War II EUH 3206 3
20th-Century Europe to World War II EUH 3343 3
History of Modern France EUH 3451 3
History of Modern Germany EUH 3462 3
History of Modern Russia EUH 3572 3
Women in European History EUH 3619 3
Medieval History EUH 4120 3
Renaissance Europe (1350-1500) EUH 4140 3
Reformation Europe (1500-1650) EUH 4144 3
Early Modern Europe (1650-1789) EUH 4200 3
Age of Nationalism and Reform EUH 4205 3
Discovery and Conquest EUH 4220 3
Age of Revolution EUH 4226 3
Nineteenth Century Europe EUH 4233 3
Rise and Fall of the Cold War EUH 4282 3
History of Greek Civilization EUH 4403 3
History of Roman Civilization EUH 4411 3
Hitler and Nazi Germany EUH 4465 3
Medieval England EUH 4500 3
Modern Britain EUH 4502 3
Tudor-Stuart England EUH 4511 3
British Empire EUH 4530 3
Special Topics in European History EUH 4930 3
Latin American History (a minimum of 3 credits)
Colonial Latin American History LAH 3100 3
Latin American Independence LAH 3331 3
Latin American Independence LAH 3130 3
Modern Latin American History LAH 3200 3
Women in Latin American History LAH 3721 3
History of Mexico LAH 4430 3
History of the Caribbean LAH 4470 3
History of Cuba LAH 4480 3
History of Brazil LAH 4600 3
Special Topics in Latin American History LAH 4930
Non-Western History (a minimum of 3 credits)
Islamic History ASH 3222 3
Modern Middle East ASH 3223 3
Peoples of the Middle East ASH 3230 3
The Ottoman Empire ASH 3233 3
History of East Asia ASH 3300 3
Women in Asian History ASH 3384 3
History of the Mongol Empire ASH 4110 3
The Crusades ASH 4210 3
History of Modern China ASH 4404 3
History of Modern Japan ASH 4442 3
History of Modern India ASH 4550 3
Indian Civilization ASH 4560 3
History of Eastern Ideas ASH 4600 3
Islamic Intellectual History ASH 4624 3
Special Topics in Asian History ASH 4930 3
History Electives (6 credits; may be taken from the above courses, or may include the following)
Topics in Historical Investigation HIS 2934 3
Women's History in the Developing World HIS 3312 3
History of Christianity to 1500 HIS 3432 3
History of Christianity since 1500 HIS 3434 3
The Nuclear Age HIS 3483 3
Introduction to Public History HIS 4065 3
Historic Preservation: Saving America's Built Environment HIS 4086 3
Birth of Aviation in Twentieth Century HIS 4322 3
History of Western Ideas HIS 4345 3
Religion in the Atlantic World HIS 4436 3
Comparative Slavery HIS 4451 3
Directed Independent Study HIS 4906 3
Internship in Public History HIS 4944 1-3
Senior Thesis in History HIS 4970 3
The Holocaust JST 4701 3
World War II WOH 4244 3
Revolution and Resistance in the Atlantic World WOH 4272 3
Transfer students planning on a History major are expected to have completed two years of survey-level
history courses in U.S. history and world or Western civilization before entering FAU. Otherwise they must take AMH 2010/2020 and/or WOH 2012/2022 in addition to 30 credits of upper-division work. No grade below "C" in a history course will count as fulfilling requirements for the major, and no history course may be taken under a pass/fail option.
Concentrations within the History Major
Students interested in pursuing more specialized study in the areas of religious history or British history may wish to complete one of the concentrations below. Students still fulfill all requirements for the History major as stipulated above, but to complete a concentration, they need to include the following courses in their program.
Concentration in Religious History
Choose at least 15 credits from the following list, with at least one course taken in all four areas: U.S., Asian, Judaic, and European history.
Religion in America AMH 4620 3
Islamic History ASH 3222 3
Indian Civilization ASH 4560 3
History of Eastern Ideas ASH 4600 3
Reformation Europe (1500-1650) EUH 4144 3
History of Christianity to 1500 HIS 3432 3
History of Christianity since 1500 HIS 3434 3
History of Anti-Semitism JST 3408 3
Ancient Israel JST 4424 3
American-Jewish History (1492-1990)* JST 4415 3
History of Hasidism* JST 4464 3
Any Senior Seminar, Special Topics, or 5000-level History graduate course in religious history
* Courses in Judaic Studies (JST) do not count toward the requirements for the History major, but may be part of the required College electives for the B.A. degree.
Concentration in British History
Students must take the three core courses below and choose two from the list of elective courses.
Core Courses
Medieval England EUH 4500 3
Modern Britain EUH 4502 3
Tudor-Stuart England EUH 4511 3
Elective Courses
Colonial America AMH 4110 3
History of Modern India ASH 4550 3
British Empire EUH 4530 3
Any Senior Seminar, Special Topics, or 5000-level graduate course in British history
Honors in History
To be eligible for the Honors track in History, students must have completed between 60 and 90 credits with an overall GPA of at least 3.2 and a GPA in history courses of at least 3.5. Such students will receive the designation "Honors in History" at the time of graduation, upon satisfactory completion of the following requirements:
- Fulfillment of all normal field distribution requirements for the History major.
- Completion, with a grade of "B" or higher, of one Senior Seminar (HIS 4935) and 3 credits of Senior Thesis (HIS 4970).
- Achievement of an overall GPA of at least 3.2 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in all history courses at the time of graduation.
Students in the Honors Track in History who complete all requirements, but who do not meet the GPA
requirements for honors at the time of graduation, will receive credit for all work completed, but will not be
certified as having received honors. Students interested in the Honors Track in History should contact the chair of the Department of History.
The History Minor
Effective date beginning fall semester, 2008
Students majoring in any discipline other than History are eligible to complete a minor in History. The minor allows students to tailor one's courses to a particular area of history or select a broad assortment of course in different areas.
The minor in History requires completion of 18 credits in history courses, at least 15 of which must be at the upper-division in 2 out of 5 geographical areas (U.S., Europe, Africa, Latin America, Non-Western).
A minimum of two-thirds of the credits required for the minor must be taken at Florida Atlantic University.
Students interested in a minor in History should contact the chair of the History Department.
Course requirements for the History minor
Track one: "1 plus five" (1 lower division course, plus 5 upper division courses):
Take one of the following (3cr)
History of Civ I—WOH 2012 _____________
History of Civ II—WOH 2022 _____________
U.S. to 1877—AMH 2010 _____________
U.S. since 1877-AMH 2020 _____________
Plus five (15 hrs) 3000 or 4000 level courses, in 2 out of 5 geographical areas (U.S., Europe, African, Latin, Non-Western)
Non-Western ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
Track two "take six"
Take six upper division courses (18 hrs at the 3000 or 4000 level), in 2 out of 5 geographical areas (U.S., Europe, African, Latin American, Non-Western)
Non-Western _____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
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When I was 6 years old Grandpa Helmboldt gave me an old Indian pipe made out of wild cherry wood. That same summer he gave me a flint spearhead he'd found in the woods on a mound north of a ghost town. He always said an inner voice told him to look down while rabbit hunting.
The pipe was older than great-grandma who could remember when Woodland Indians migrated through every spring and fall. The spearhead was from a time so long ago even Indians couldn't remember. I could hold the sharp stone in my hand and imagine.
Grandpa's gifts touched something he must've seen inside me. I'm not a pipe carrier like in the following poems, but the heirlooms affected my life and my art. Grandpa had a way of sparking my imagination that set me on a creative path. Today, the pipe and the spearhead are two of my most prized possessions.
Another Summer Solstice is close. Stone Circle begins its 30th year of poetry and song on June 22. Now is a good time to acknowledge a nature-based, holistic lifestyle.
After receiving tribal consent, J Sam II participated in my Brethren Elders Project, along with seven other community elders. The eight elders were interviewed by Brethren High School students, and the project was
sponsored by SEEDS.
All the students wrote poems from their interviews, but the three below are mine.
A big hug goes to Chelsea Hummon Nester and Ben Parsons, the Brethren SEEDS coordinators, for gathering the elders and students, and making this event happen.
Poet Bard Terry Wooten has been performing and conducting writing workshops in schools for 29 years. He is also the creator of Stone Circle, a triple ring of boulders featuring poetry, storytelling and music on his property north of Elk Rapids. Learn more at www.terrywooten.com.


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Tea parties used to be a squeeze at Grove Village Hall and they could only fit three people at a time in their 1960s kitchen.
Now, the Grove Village Hall committee team have doubled their space, with a new refrigerator donated by the Women's Institute.
The local Brownie Pack even bought them a toaster, and committee chairman Ron Hill, 69, said: "To be able to raise that amount of money and get the kitchen completed, when we started fundraising in January, we are chuffed."
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Greensburg —
Dear Editor,
Regular readers of my writings over the years are well aware that I began life as a Democrat, as were my parents, then as a young adult I segued into being a Chamber-of-Commerce-type Republican.
This status was still in force when I voted for George W. Bush in his first run for the presidency, an act for which I have been heartily ashamed since that time.
As I've, hmm, matured, much of my thinking has veered somewhat more toward a liberal view of things, but I still retain a great many of my conservative leanings. That's why I could never be one of those rabidly partisan persons such as those who now inhabit and control both major parties in the United States. I'm cursed with often being able to see some good and some bad on both sides of any given debate.
All that being said, my conservative side really gets steamed whenever I consider the matter of food stamps, many of the related welfare programs, and the established and ongoing abuse of all of them.
A couple of decades ago (seems like only yesterday!), I served on the board of the local Salvation Army, which was quite active in Rush County at the time. My service didn't just consist of attending board meetings Ñ I also spent time at the Army headquarters boxing foodstuffs for distribution. In the beginning I had a really good feeling about this activity until I learned that the majority of the people receiving the free stuff were generational welfare recipients.
In these families, each ensuing generation was brought up to expect this free stuff as their due, and if the goods they received didn't suit them, they raised cain about it. I also learned that most of the free-loaders were at least reasonably healthy and able enough to hold some sort of job, but they chose not to, never having developed a work ethic.
That's when I quit hurting my back filling boxes with canned goods and resigned from the Salvation Army.
(My all-time favorite Letter to the Editor was sent to the Rushville Republican prior to the Christmas holiday. The female writer complained vociferously and bitterly that her free Christmas food basket had for many years contained a turkey, but this year it only had a chicken!)
The subject of welfare and its abuse, admittedly a sore topic for me, was aroused afresh by an article in the Indianapolis Star entitled, "Food stamp use spurs healthy debate."
The following paragraphs in quotation marks are lifted in entirety from the story, originally published in the Chicago Tribune:
"CHICAGO Ñ On a steamy weekend, customers at a discount grocery store in Evanston, Ill., loaded their carts with bags of chips, boxes of cookies, 2-liter soda bottles and jugs of fruit punch, among other items Ñ then paid for it all with food stamp credit."
"Although some people may be surprised to see Ônutrition assistance' dollars going to buy food with little nutritional value, it's perfectly legal under federal rules."
"Some politicians and health advocates want that to change, saying restricting food stamp purchases to healthier items would encourage better diets, reduce health-care costs and make better use of precious tax dollars."
"Critics of the idea say such proposals are condescending, probably wouldn't be effective and would stigmatize aid recipients."
There's more detail to the story, but the above states the case well enough. I consider it a national scandal of the first order that millions of welfare dollars are spent on junk food and that the same people line up week after week at various food pantries to pick up boxes of free groceries and other items. Repeat habitual offenders, I call Ôem.
While not considering myself to be without compassion, I'm really not too concerned nor worried about stiffer rules being "condescending to welfare recipients" or if some feel they would be "stigmatized." Most of those recipients have thick hides and if they were in some manner condescended to or stigmatized, they wouldn't realize it and if they did they wouldn't give it a second thought.
I was behind two obese women in a checkout lane at our leading grocery store a few days ago. Unable to avoid hearing their conversation with the clerk, I learned that the pair were a mother and daughter (the daughter being the one with all the tattoos).
The mother proudly announced that the daughter was "pregnant with twins."
When the mother's purchases were totaled, she produced a white check-like document, which I learned was a WIC Check. She signed her name and was away scot free. Next up was the daughter. She, in turn, whipped out her own WIC Check and her purchases were paid for.
It crossed my mind that more than likely the unborn twins being carried by the daughter would also spend a lifetime on welfare of all sorts, thereby continuing an endless cycle.
(I did some research on WIC (Women, Infants, Children) and found the rules to be somewhat complex, but not all that difficult to understand; also, apparently not all that difficult to circumvent. I invite you to look them up yourself.)
I don't think I am hard-hearted. I love the idea of truly needy people getting assistance, just like I enjoy seeing an actual handicapped person using a handicap parking space, but I recognize and abhor the fact that vast numbers of people are gaming the system, freeloading at taxpayer expense, and doing it generation after generation.
Countless massive tomes have been written about the problem of aiding those in need while at the same time eliminating crookery, so one should not expect this brief letter to entirely cover the matter; nor will it lead to a solution which has eluded many bright minds not to mention not-so-bright government bureaucrats, so I'll just close by simply saying, "Cheating is cheating, my friends," and I don't like it.
Norman D. Voiles
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WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Janet Miller Yandow, 53, of Woodstock, Ga., left this earth to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2013, with her loving daughters and her dear friend, Polly Lukaszewiczher by her side.
Janet was born on Feb. 9, 1960, in Oneonta, to Robert E. and Helen Miller Jr.
Janet was a devoted mother, nurse and caregiver. Her strength and passion for her patients and family was evident on a daily basis. She never wavered from them.
Janet loved the beach and immensely enjoyed the frequent trips to her beloved Hunting Beach in Beaufort, S.C., where her cremains will be placed.
She is survived by daughters, Laura Yandow Thompson (Josh) and Lisa K. Yandow; mother, Helen Thomason (Warren); granddaughter-to-be, Layla; sisters, Sharon Walling (Danny) of Boynton Beach Fla., Linda Mollahan of Chicago Ill., Laurie Ryan (Bill) of Spencerport; and loving friend and companion, Jeff Johnson of Woodstock, Ga.
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CHICKASHA — I'm not going to hide the fact I am a huge soccer fanatic.
So before I explain why one of the newest soccer teams in the nation is a perfect example of what Oklahoma is all about, I just wanted to give full disclosure. I've seen it change lives for the better in both young and old, and the sport has a special place in my heart.
But, there's no doubting that Oklahoma's newest sports team, Oklahoma City FC, is the one team everyone in this state should support. The team is brand new, playing their first season in what's known as the Premier Development League. Their division includes teams from Laredo, Austin, Houston and West Texas.
And while people from Oklahoma do enjoy getting one over their southern rivals, this team deserves love for a different reason. They are not your typical professionals.
Many players at this level have other jobs. They keep shop, work in restaurants, teach or coach. Some of them even study as they continue toward a path to professionalism.
They are the working men (and women, since the same team is also represented in the ladies' professional league) of America. They live day-by-day, just like you; working toward a paycheck while not giving up on that American dream.
These athletes do not flaunt their wealth in the media with flashy cars or homes, because they don't have any wealth. They get by with your basic car, cable, food, phone, and boots (or cleats for those not attune to soccer lingo).
But, they don't give up. Playing in the PDL is certainly a step up from many players in the country, but it's no where close to being true professional. It's there so they can strive for greatness even when the big whigs of Major League Soccer and the slightly smaller whigs of United Soccer Leagues have turned away for the moment.
We all have dreams, or at least strive for something that will take us further in life. In the early stages of this great nation, people just like the Oklahoma City FC players wanted more from their life. What's more, they wanted the ability to chase what they wanted.
Some of those people came from abroad to become American and chase that dream. Those same kinds of foreigners can be found on an Oklahoma City FC roster.
Lately, many people say Americans, particularly the youth, have lost touch with this idea. They want things to be easy and have jobs, money, benefits, a perfect life essentially given to them.
Those who know America know that is not how life works. Oklahoma FC City players are a living example. And yet, they keep going.
Aren't those the people, the hard workers and big dreamers, the ones who deserve our attention, our gratitude, and our help?
Tickets start at $10, they play Austin at home this weekend, and it all goes toward an organization that keeps the American dream going for those willing to work. What better argument do you need?
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