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The Agony and the Ecstasy
A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo
Irving Stone - Author
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Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo's David, New American Library releases a special edition of Irving Stone's classic biographical novel—in which both the artist and the man are brought to life in full. A masterpiece in its own right, this novel offers a compelling portrait of Michelangelo's dangerous, impassioned loves, and the God-driven fury from which he wrested the greatest art the world has ever known.
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Anniston police Officer Jeremiah Weldon said a woman driving on Pelham Road slid through a red light and collided with another car.
"She said her brakes weren't working," Weldon said. "They just ran into each other."
Weldon said he didn't believe the new intersection played a factor in the accident. The officer blamed this afternoon's wet weather, instead.
"She said she hit the breaks and just starting sliding, so she hydroplaned," Weldon said.
Anniston Emergency Medical Services and the Anniston Fire Department responded to the accident.
Weldon said he didn't believe either driver was injured, but both were taken to Regional Medical Center as a precaution.
"They may be banged up a little bit, but I don't know if there's anything severe," Weldon said.
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ok, so i have a macbook air.
and the situation was (unbelievable) happening like this:
my girl wants to connect the mighty mouse through bluetooth
she "just" open bluetooth file exchange instead of leaving the bluetooth discoverable something do it as in her macbook (she has a white macbook)
the MBA freezes. Press and hold the power to shut it down and then reboot
Admin Username and password couldn't go thru
I know it sounds really ridiculous but that's how it is and I'm hopeless searching around for a clue.
I "think" that during the keychain pairing the password just got broken or something right? I can't understand why this could happen.
anyone knows a way or backdoor to get back admin privilege? I've deleted the spare User account last night, disable Guest account as well. If not, anyone knows whether macbook air can boot from a 3rd party USB DVD Drive? I ordered a USB cable for 2.5/3.5/sata + IDE and hope to use any DVD+-RW out in the market a while ago and still waiting for it to arrived but now this happens so I think I have to be prepared/.
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well now i have to visit so much places!
Absolutely love this stamp. I travel a lot so can use this stamp many times in my scrapbooking. I also make a lot of cards and this is ideal for Bon Voyage and traveling cards. Wish it was a "clear" stamp instead of wood mounted.


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Genetically modified agriculture holds both the promise of drought- and virus-resistant crops and the peril of unraveling the natural food chain. But like it or not, it's one genie that's already out of the bottle.
Yet no one knows exactly what will happen when transgenic products are released into the environment. After decades of dependence on Roundup, an herbicide applied to transgenic crops ranging from sugar beets to cotton, it has come to light that one of the world's most popular pesticides is lethal to amphibians. Then there's the controversy surrounding the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Organic farmers use it as a natural pesticide against bugs like the European corn borer. Biotech companies have engineered Bt crops that produce the protein themselves, negating the need to spray. After laboratory studies in 1999 indicated that Bt corn pollen is toxic to monarch butterfly caterpillars, extensive field investigations determined that the threat was negligible. "One variety of corn, Bt-176, had high enough toxin levels to cause impacts on larvae, but fortuitously that one wasn't commercially successful," says Gurian-Sherman. A 2007 lab study found that pollen from Bt corn was harmful to caddisflies, leading researchers to posit that it "may have negative effects on the biota of streams in agricultural areas." Today organic farmers fear that Bt crops will spur pests to become resistant; in 2008 researchers reported some of the first such populations: bollworms in Bt cotton fields in Arkansas and Mississippi. According to the Organic Trade Association, "Without Bt, organic farmers will be left with far fewer effective strategies, while conventional farmers, who also have relied on Bt sprays, will have to turn to pesticides that are more toxic."
The debate over genetic engineering's ecological dangers has been raging since farmers planted the first transgenic crops 15 years ago. Their use has since skyrocketed; today they account for a whopping 92 percent of U.S. soybean crops and more than 80 percent of corn and cotton. That means that as much as three-quarters of the processed foods in U.S. grocery stores--soda and hot dogs, bread and frozen pizza--contain ingredients from GE plants, the Grocery Manufacturers of America estimates. At the same time, polls show that most Americans prefer not to eat GE foods and support labeling of GE products, which the government doesn't require--a bone of contention with consumer groups, activists, and some politicians. The government, for its part, hasn't seen any significant environmental risks to date in approved plants, says Jack Okamuro, one of eight U.S. Department of Agriculture national program leaders of crop production and protection.
Still, there have been mishaps. In 2002 experimental corn plants engineered by ProdiGene to make a pig vaccine sprouted in a soybean field. The USDA fined the company $250,000 and forced it to purchase and destroy tainted crops at the cost of approximately $3.5 million. The agency also tightened its rules on field-testing GE pharmaceutical crops. GE sugar beet planting is restricted until the USDA completes its environmental impact statement in May 2012. Several environmental groups sued the agency, alleging it issued permits without adequate environmental study. (Depending on how they're used, all genetically modified organisms must get the green light from up to three agencies: USDA-APHIS, which oversees GE crop planting; the FDA, if the GMOs are food sources; and the EPA, which regulates all GE plants that have resistance to something, like a disease, an insect, or a weed.)
Now GE products that have raised concerns among activists and scientists may be nearing approval, including salmon that grow twice as fast and soybeans that can withstand multiple herbicides. Plenty is at stake--products with traits like these can take more than a decade and $100 million to bring to market.
"There's a lot of debate about the cost and the technology and the need for new products," says Gurian-Sherman. "We need to start with the bigger picture and ask, 'Will this harm people or animals or the environment?' "
While HoneySweet plums haven't received much attention, "Frankenfish" have caused a huge stir, in part because they're poised to be the first transgenic animal sold as food. This past September hundreds of people gathered outside the White House to protest biotech company Aquabounty's fast-growing Atlantic salmon, and more than 160,000 sent comments to the FDA urging the agency not to approve the fish, trademarked as AquAdvantage salmon.
The fish are grown entirely outside U.S. borders. At Aqua-bounty's Prince Edward Island facility, millions of fertilized pink eggs sit in vertical incubators reminiscent of the pneumatic tubes at drive-through banks. Spliced into each egg is a promoter from the eel-shaped ocean pout that turns on a growth hormone gene from a Chinook salmon. Presto: an Atlantic salmon that grows year-round instead of only in the warmer months. The eggs are shipped to a farm in Panama's highlands where thousands of fish in green tanks grow to market size in 18 months instead of three years.


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The U.S. government has been looking and often gathering and collecting data on almost every phone call, website visited, and credit card transaction we make. In case you want to get caught up one this issue which hit the news world hard yesterday, this article on the National Security Agency (NSA) program called Prism is a good quick start. Here's a juicy quote of a quote from the article:
The National Security Agency and the FBI are tapping directly into the central servers of nine leading U.S. Internet companies, extracting audio, video, photographs, e-mails, documents and connection logs that enable analysts to track a person's movements and contacts over time.
The highly classified program, code-named PRISM, has not been disclosed publicly before. Its establishment in 2007 and six years of exponential growth took place beneath the surface of a roiling debate over the boundaries of surveillance and privacy. Even late last year, when critics of the foreign intelligence statute argued for changes, the only members of Congress who know about PRISM were bound by oaths of office to hold their tongues.
While it's hard to feel happy about this, could it be necessary to prevent another 9/11? If it did prevent something like a nuclear device being detonated in Chicago killing a million people, would it be worth it? Does this revelation give the bad guys notice that they need a new way to stay in touch?
Obviously, a government needs some secrecy, but how much is too much?
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That's why I said " I think we have to worry more about the criminals who will - WILL - learn to beat the system than the people behind a desk trying to prevent them from doing so."
It's a never-ending game of cat and mouse.
I think we have to worry more about the criminals who will - WILL - learn to beat the system than the people behind a desk trying to prevent them from doing so.
Here is how the system works, Belle.
The NSA must get a warrant before searching and seizing the personal effects of an American citizen. To get a warrant they must (1) specify who they are going to search (2) demonstrate probable cause to believe that person has committed or is about to commit a crime (3) specify where they are going to look, and (4) specify what they are looking for.
It is a crime under "color of law" doctrine for a person to use the power of a governmental agency to willfully deprive or conspire to deprive another person of any right protected by the Constitution. Not getting a warrant to search and seize electronic personal effects violates the Fourth Amendment: a criminal act.
The NSA-- or at least those in charge who ordered them to do it-- are criminals who beat the system. And they are the ones sitting behind the desks. Who stops them?
The NSA-- or at least those in charge who ordered them to do it-- are criminals who beat the system. And they are the ones sitting behind the desks. Who stops them?
I respectfully disagree Gallup's Mirror. What evidence do you have to say they are criminals? I know you have experience in this field but so do I. Perhaps we come from different perspectives given our background. The alternative is to allow the "real" criminals to not only get smarter and wiser but to also remain unchecked. The rules have changed and we have no choice but to play the game or we will be attacked. It's simply that simple. You are coming perhaps from a legal/technological perspective, I am coming from a law enforcement and security perspective. This is nothing new and I'm sure you probably have a good reason for your claims but I would sincerely like to know what alternative you would propose. What could be an alternative that would protect us and simultaneously keep within the boundaries of the 4th amendment without giving away our secrets?
The people behind the desk are following orders. The people making the decisions are the ones who should be scrutinized. Who do you trust more, the guys behind the desk or the guy willing to strap on a grenade and detonate it near your family? While I do not believe that the system is perfect I hardly believe they'll ever have a special interest in hearing any of my phone calls or reading any of my emails. I have nothing to hide. So they call listen and read all day, they aren't going to find anything.
It's happened in history before, even before technology. The subversives of Argentina in the not so distant past for example. That may be what it's coming to - true - I am willing to entertain that idea and change my mind if I can see some evidence of that, but....I'll take my chances and let the men in uniform do their job until I see otherwise. I am not really big into conspiracy theories. I don't think you're necessarily suggesting that but I do think that there is a very fine line between violating our rights and protecting us at the same time. The world has changed and we must keep up with it.
I do not know what alternative would be appropriate that would not violate the 4th amendment in some way without jeopardizing the secrecy that is needed to not "blow" the operation of finding the criminals. The ones that want to kill us that is.
"I do not know what alternative would be appropriate that would not violate the 4th amendment in some way without jeopardizing the secrecy that is needed to not "blow" the operation of finding the criminals. The ones that want to kill us that is."
What secrecy? as i have said any terrorist or criminal with half a brain already knows about this , and has done for years. There are also easy free ways to defeat large dragnet surveillance programs. The only people they seem to have been worried about keeping this secret from is the general law abiding public who considered all the evidence showing they have been doing this to be just another conspiracy theory. And also being able to mantain deniability towards friendly governments.
Knowing that it's being done is one thing. I had a pretty good idea something like this was going on ever since I heard about Echelon. However, info about how it was being done wasn't out there and could hint at ways to get around it. Just sayin'...
What about tor? It is the most popular privacy application in the world and is only somewhat vulnurable to very specific methods of attack that are not really feasable in the real world . Even china's only way of combating tor is by making it virtually impossible to connect to , and they have internet laws and policing that would make the NSA cream their pants in desire.
Unseen- and exactly what information has been released that offers hints to get around it. No technical information has been released such as their search algorithms , or keywords they look for. About the most sensitive information that has been released is that google and facebook etc are not safe. And any terrorist who updates hes facebook page with " i hate my life, just got an F in my IED class" is likely more of a danger to himself and fellow terrorists than anyone else.
...and exactly what information has been released that offers hints to get around it.
I don't know and I doubt if the government is highly motivated to tell us, for obvious reasons.
Apparently, The Guardian will publish more of what Snowdens says is classified material, so we may know more soon.
What secrecy?
There are things that go on every single day Rocky that you never hear about on the news, never show up online or get reported to the public. Our men and women in uniform don't complain or make a fuss about it. They deal with it for the sake of keeping you safe. The secrecy is the fact that these things happen - daily. You haven't lost sleep over it because you simply don't know about it. If you knew you would lose sleep over it. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
I agree with you to a degree here. But this is not the secrecy under discussion. There is a difference between not telling us every detail and not even letting us know what the government is doing at all.
And virtually no terrorist nor criminal with half a brain was surprised by this leak. The only people generally surprised about this leak are the general public.
Who do you trust more, the guys behind the desk or the guy willing to strap on a grenade and detonate it near your family?
Seriously? The chances of dying from accidental food poisoning are larger.
That level of irrational fear is exactly what terrorists hope to accomplish, and depend on to keep going.
Government is looking to fight the next boogeyman ideology war. The War on Poverty didn't work out, the War on Crime didn't work out, the War on Terror didn't work, so now they need to find the next war to justify their infringement of our rights. So they will tell you its all in the safety of "national security".


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RENO — Jenny Wilson, M.D., has been named head of the emergency physician group at Saint Mary's William N. Pennington Emergency Department.
Dr. Wilson, an emergency-room physician with Reno Emergency Physicians Association, was an honors graduate from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. Her post-doctoral training includes the completion of an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and an emergency medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. In addition to her role at Saint Mary's, Dr. Wilson is an attending physician at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, Calif., and Banner Churchill Hospital in Fallon, Nev.
Dr. Wilson is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and holds advanced certifications in life support for cardiac, trauma and pediatric patients. She also serves on the board of directors for Western Physicians Alliance and Washoe County Medical Society, and she is a delegate to the Nevada State Medical Association.
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The second half of the FA WSL campaign is now well underway, and the official Chelsea website caught up with Ladies' assistant manager Paul Green as he reflected on last Sunday's defeat at Lincoln, as well as looking forward to this weekend's test at table-toppers Liverpool…
Disappointing defeat
Having resumed our season a fortnight ago with a comfortable 4-0 win against Doncaster Rovers Belles, Emma Hayes's side approached the clash at Lincoln with confidence high.
We were unable to reproduce the quality of the previous week, however, and fell to a 2-0 defeat , with a goal in each half sealing the points for the hosts.
'We were disappointed because we didn't compete as much as we needed to,' explains Green. 'We knew they were going to be a very dogged, physical side, and we told the players that they needed to earn the right to play. Technically, we're a footballing side but you have to earn the right to play by competing with these teams, and we didn't get to grips with that.
'We were a bit soft in certain areas of the pitch and that ultimately cost us. We conceded two goals from set-plays, where we knew they would be dangerous, so there's definitely a lot to learn from last week. Credit to Lincoln, they were quite direct in their play and we didn't handle it.'
Having fallen behind in the 19th minute, a fantastic chance to equalise went begging soon after, and Green feels that missed opportunity could well have been the game's turning point.
'We had a great chance around the half-hour mark,' he says. 'There was a ball played in behind and Sophie Bradley played a short back-pass to the goalkeeper; Helen Ward ran through one-on-one but instead of going round Karen Bardsley she opted to hit it early and it was saved.
'That was our main chance to get back in the game. Goals change matches and if we'd scored that it might have been a different match.'
Back on the road
The difficult test continue to come, with the players making another trip north on Saturday, this time to take on Liverpool, who are under the stewardship of former Chelsea manager Matt Beard.
Green believes we will need to be at our very best in order to head back to the capital with all three points.
'Liverpool are the league leaders and they're up there on merit,' he says. 'They've had a good season and they dug out a 4-3 win at Bristol last weekend.
'Prior to that they'd had a couple of defeats, losing convincingly to Arsenal and then on penalties against Lincoln in the Continental Cup, so if they'd failed to beat Bristol they probably would have been under a bit of pressure, but they showed good character to come through it.
'We know it will be a difficult game, but at the same time we know we're capable of beating anybody in this league on our day. We're going there knowing we need to be at our best in order to get a result, but we've shown on occasions this season what we can do, it's just about finding the right levels of consistency which will push us up the league. We want to finish in the top four, that was always our aim, and we need to get back to winning ways as quickly as we can.'
Ogimi's impact
A major positive in recent weeks has been the form of our latest acquisition, Yuki Ogimi [pictured above]. The Japanese international, who has a wealth of experience at the highest level, signed for the club during the mid-season break, and if early performances are anything to go by, Green believes she will prove to be a wonderful addition.
'In her first game against Doncaster she was excellent; she played just in behind the striker for most of the game and then moved into the striker's role for the last 20 minutes,' he explains.
'She's been a breath of fresh air for the squad and given everybody a massive lift. She's technically the most gifted player I've ever worked with and everybody else is trying to aspire to get to her level.
'She's going to be a fantastic addition for the club and the team, she's already had a big impact and I'm sure she will continue to do so.'
Chelsea Ladies take on Liverpool this Saturday [17 August] at Halton Stadium, kick-off 7.15pm.
Our next home game takes place on Thursday 29 August against Arsenal at Staines Town FC, kick-off 7.30pm, a match which can also be seen live and exclusive on BT Sport.


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Restore Funding to the Department of Mental Health to preserve community-based services for individuals with serious psychiatric conditions whose lives depend upon residential, community support services, and at times acute services. The mental health service system has been level funded during the 1990's and dramatically cut over the past three years. 20,000 chronically mentally ill individuals are desperately waiting for DMH services, of which over 3,381 of them are waiting for residential placement. The lack of available DMH services severely impacts the care of individuals with mental illness, gravely affecting families and communities. These are in fact "Core Essential" services.
Access to Health Care Coverage and Medications: Mental health patients often do not have similar therapeutic effects from similar medications. Therefore, all anti-psychotics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants used for the treatment of mental illness must be made available to optimize success of treatment. Restricting access to mental health medications and medical treatments, especially those for acute illness, can easily require more costly inpatient treatments and emergency services in the long run.
Housing for People with Disabilities: Set aside at least 25% of the developed property value in cash to be used in a housing trust, or alternately set aside at least 25% of the housing developed from the liquidation and development of Medfield State Hospital. This state hospital was originally intended to serve the mentally ill, and with the advent of more cost effective, humane, community based services, it is now possible to consolidate the hospital and save valuable tax dollars. Yet this property much be converted to community resources for the mentally ill. Not only is this good economic and public policy, it is prudent and just. Support Senate Bill #734. This proposed bond bill recapitalizes the Facilities Consolidation Fund (FCF) and the Home Modifications Loan Program (HMLP). This bill also calls for the establishment of a housing production program for persons with disabilities, including elders, who are institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized but who are not eligible for housing developed with FCF funds.
People with mental illness must have access to care. We strongly oppose limits to mental health treatment. Lack of access to appropriate treatment can quickly unravel and destroy lives. Treatment can mean the difference between hope and despair, struggle and recovery, and even life and death. We urge you to support these priorities and are happy to have an opportunity to meet with you.
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Seven months ago I went to Issaquah Brew House with friends for dinner. It's been a favorite of mine for years, and we usually have a great experience. Back in December we had a very negative experience and I wrote the company about it. They never responded. I wrote again, without a response. I wrote a third time, and never received a reply. Then I started receiving newsletters from the company via email, which I never subscribed to, addressed to the email I had written them with. I contacted them via their Facebook page, asking them if they were ever going to acknowledge any of my emails. Today I received a response from Jack Joyce of Rogue:
"You said - staff says. Deal. Neither is always right."
The rest of the email is equally insulting, rude, and condescending. I've never encountered such customer service. I know I've recommended the Issaquah Brew House in the past, but never again!
Great food and brews – Issaquah Brew house has great food and just as good beers. They have a ton of choices and all great. This is a great place for lunch or dinner but parking can be a pain unless you know the secret spots that you wont get towed, well worth the risk. Service is always friendly and the atmosphere is good. If you are lucky you can watch the brewers at work while you enjoy your visit.
Miss Your East Coast Pub – Having driven and walked by the Brew House over the last year we finally ventured in the other night. The menu is amazing, it has so many good options my husband and I both had a hard time picking what to order.
The fish & chips were awesome. We will be adding this place to one of our favorite in the neighborhood spots.
small town feel – This is my favorite pub in the area. Parking is easy on the street or at the library across the street. It's always easy to find a seat because of the varous rooms. They have a very large assortment of beers on tap. My personal favorites are the bullfrog and the dead guy. The food menu has a suprisingly large variety and even my wife has found a few items there that she enjoys. Service is always fast and friendly. Great local place with some character.
Loud but fun and interesting – Seattle area micro-brew places are cool places to try new and innovative new beers and this is one of them. If it weren't so loud, it would almost be perfect. Hung out there with some friends, tried some new micro-brewskies, and had a generally good time. The food is OK, although not the primary reason to go there.
Great Food, Drinks, & Atmosphere – Very friendly and quick service. Great place for beer tastine (Rouge Ales). 3 rooms of dinning, counter seating, and a store. One room even has chalkboard tables you can draw on. (Very fun!)
Good Food & Drinks – The service seems somewhat unorganized, but the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the food and drinks please every time. A great place to stop and socialize with friends.
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The two goals of Moving on to Recovery and Empowerment (MORE) are:
- to reduce substance use and abuse among African American and Latina women by expanding services through a new, high quality, gender and culturally competent Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment (IOT) program
- to reduce HIV infection and other infectious diseases among African American and Latina women by expanding the continuum of care.
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- To provide 300 African American and Latina women from the Boston area, comprehensive state-of the-art substance abuse treatment using the best practices for an IOT Model based on CSAT TIP #471, with evidence-based enhancements built on the integrated trauma and mental health treatment model implemented in the SAMHSA Women Co-occurring Disorders and Violence Study (WCDVS) Boston site.
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Laurie is an outdoor education specialist in the Outdoor Leadership Program at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She has contributed articles to Canoe and Paddler magazines and has written numerous books on the subjects of canoeing and skiing. She is the author of Nordic Skiing: Steps to Success, Ski Games, The Cross-Country Primer and Canoeing and Kayaking Instruction Manual--the national text of the ACA for canoeing and kayaking certification programs. Laurie received her master's degree in sport management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where she now lectures on writing in the sport management program.
In addition to teaching and writing about canoeing, Laurie is an accomplished canoe racer. She was the national champion in the women's tandem and mixed tandem classes of the ACA Whitewater Open Course Championships in 1986 and she finished in 2nd place in 1987. In her free time, Laurie enjoys wildflower photography, mountain biking, and fitness training.
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Cerebral Aneurysm
An cerebral aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain. Other common locations for aneurysms include the major artery from the heart (aorta), in the leg behind the knee (popliteal artery aneurysm), intestine (mesenteric artery aneurysm) and an artery in the spleen (splenic artery aneurysm).
An aneurysm may be congenital (present from birth) or it may develop later in life, such as after a blood vessel is injured. There are many different types of aneurysms. Berry aneurysms can vary in size from a few millimeters to more than a centimeter. Giant berry aneurysms, which are more common in adults, can grow to well over 2 centimeters.
Other types of cerebral aneurysm involve widening of an entire blood vessel, or they may appear as a ballooning out of part of a blood vessel. Atherosclerosis, trauma and infection, which can injure the blood vessel wall, can cause a cerebral aneurysm in any blood vessel that supplies the brain.
About 5 percent of the population has some type of aneurysm in the brain, but only a small number of these aneurysms cause symptoms or rupture. Risk factors include a family history of cerebral aneurysm and certain medical problems, such as polycystic kidney disease, coarctation of the aorta and high blood pressure.
Common Symptoms
Asymptomatic aneurysms – those without symptoms – may be discovered incidentally when an MRI or CT scan of the brain is performed for another reason.
Cerebral aneurysms may begin to leak a small amount of blood, causing a severe headache many people describe as "the worst headache of my life." Known as sentinel headaches, the pain could be a warning sign of a rupture that may occur days or weeks afterwards. Symptoms may also occur if the aneurysm puts pressure on adjacent structures in the brain or ruptures (breaks open), causing bleeding into the brain.
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- Double vision
- Loss of vision
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- Neck pain
- Stiff neck in rare cases
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- A sudden, severe headache
- Confusion, lethargy, sleepiness or stupor
- Eyelid drooping
- Headaches with nausea or vomiting
- Muscle weakness or difficulty moving a part of the body
- Numbness or decreased sensation in a part of the body
- Seizures
- Speech impairment
- Vision changes such as double vision or loss of vision
A ruptured aneurysm is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help.
Your neurologist will perform an eye exam to look for evidence of increased pressure in the brain (elevated intracranial pressure), including swelling of the optic nerve or bleeding into the retina of the eye. A neurological exam may show abnormal eye movement, speech, strength or sensation.
We used the following tests to diagnose cerebral aneurysm and determine the cause of bleeding in the brain:
- Cerebral angiograpy or spiral CT angiography of the head to reveal the location and size of the aneurysm
- Lumbar puncture to examine the cerebrospinal fluid
- CT scan of the head
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- MRI of the head
Your neurologist may refer you to a neurosurgeon for treatment to prevent a future, fatal rupture, even if your aneurysm shows no symptoms.
Not all aneurysms require immediate treatment. Those that are very small – less than 3 millimeters – are less likely to rupture.
An operation to "clip" the aneurysm is performed by doing a craniotomy (opening the skull surgically), and isolating the aneurysm from the bloodstream using one or more clips, which allows it to deflate. Surgical repair of cerebral aneurysms is not possible if they are located in unreachable parts of the brain. Angiography is used to visualize closure of the aneurysm and preserve normal flow of blood in the brain.
A less-invasive technique called endovascular therapy, uses micro catheters to deliver coils to the enlarged blood vessel; the coil closes up the aneurysm from inside the blood vessel. A procedure called balloon-assisted coiling uses a tiny balloon catheter to help hold the coil in place. A procedure called combination stent and coiling uses a small flexible cylindrical mesh tube that provides a scaffold for the coiling. Aneurysms may be treated with endovascular techniques when the risk of surgery is too high.
In general, patients with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm should be treated as soon as possible. Surgical risks and outcomes depend on whether or not the aneurysm has ruptured, the size and location of the aneurysm and the patient's age and overall health.
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Danny Graham's chance to end an ordeal - for him and for Sunderland
As Danny Graham contemplates the likely beginning of the end of his brief and unproductive Sunderland career, it is tempting to look back on his transfer in January as an act of folly that contributed to Martin O'Neill's downfall.
Word among the supporters, one or two claiming with whatever justification to have some kind of inside track, is that O'Neill had to overcome the owner Ellis Short's reluctance to spend £5 million and grant hefty wages to the Tyneside-born Swansea player.
- Graham on verge of Hull move
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There was certainly much disgruntlement among a relatively small but vociferous contingent of the support that a Newcastle-following player, who had openly if light-heartedly paraded his tribal allegiance in an interview, was not necessarily a great choice to play in the red and white stripes of the Magpies' bitter foes.
I rejected such misgivings on these pages on the grounds that a professional is, or ought to be, a professional.
Lee Clark is also a passionate Mag, and needed much persuasion by Peter Reid, the manager who signed him, before he would agree to set aside his lifelong loathing of Mackems. It ended in tears after he wore a mildly offensive T-shirt mocking Sunderland fans when watching his beloved Newcastle at Wembley. But he'd done his job up to then with impeccable conscientiousness, helping Reid's team to promotion as runaway champions.
There have been other examples, including that of Don Hutchison, as I have also pointed out, of players with Tyneside affiliations who nevertheless appeared to give everything to the Sunderland cause.
At Salut! Sunderland, I said of the signing: "The truth is, I do not give a damn who he supports or supported. I care only whether Mr Graham is good enough for Sunderland and, if so and if bought, plays to his full ability."
Others took a different view and applied a less relaxed interpretation to the damaging quote, which was to the effect that he would never want to play for Sunderland. One friend, highly educated and utterly sensible in all other aspects of his life, took off in a temporary sulk, avoiding the discussion forums where he is usually so active, in protest.
But O'Neill wanted him, he'd done well for Swansea - everyone remembers that goal at Chelsea that helped the Swans on their way to Capital One cup glory at Wembley - and any resistance from Short was broken down. Managers tend to take no interest in the petty grudges of fans so I doubt the Ulsterman gave more than a second thought to the reception Graham was likely to receive.
In the event, he was booed by some Sunderland fans in his last Swansea game. But he was playing for them against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light and the pantomime hostility would have been shown on the grounds, flimsy as they will seem to neutrals, that he was still an ex-Magpie playing for opponents. Once signed, he was treated with respect and, in my view, a good deal of patience.
But by the time Short, facing the likelihood of seeing all his investment fail even to preserve Premier League status, resolved to replace O'Neill, it is a fair bet that his thoughts included dismay at the failure of his manager's big mid-season transfer to deliver.
I do not serious believe Graham did other than his best to make the move a success.
But strikers are judged on goals and he did not score for Sunderland from his arrival in the January window until last week in an informal practice match against local amateurs during Sunderland's Italian training camp visit. It would be wrong to say he never looked like scoring, but even those occasions were rare and his supporting play, though occasionally impressive, did not have sufficient impact to compensate for the glaring defect in his game.
With Steven Fletcher due back from injury early in the new season, and great hope being placed in one of Paolo Di Canio's acquisitions, the United States striker Jozy Altidore, Graham's prospects at Sunderland seem limited even without knowing what else PDC may have up his sleeve.
If, as expected, he now signs up on a season-long loan with Hull City, it will be a good move for him and a better one for Sunderland. Steve Bruce, the Tigers' manager, speaks highly of him - they can even share bitter thoughts on wicked Mackems and their treatment of stray Mags - and I'd be surprised to see him back, other than to be shipped out again.
And what a relief that the rules of loan deals mean he will not be eligible to do what a player in such circumstances must long to do: play against the club that doesn't rate him any longer and score the winner.


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Hi Stefan, I wanted to drop you a line as im personally messaging cool / hot / friendly/ nice people who look like they might be into the parties I put on. They are for single people but are NOT singles events. They are more of party that happens to have loads of amazing single people there with no bloody speed dating. I have 2 parties early August. Please check them out & join the group" Hate Singles Events" if you haven't already. http://www.meetup.com/Hate-Singles-Ev...
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Friday, November 07, 2008
Student-athletes at Valparaiso University are graduating at a higher rate than their classmates and their peers at many other universities, according to information released by the NCAA this fall.
Using an average of graduation rates complied by the four most recent classes, the NCAA study showed that 83 percent of Valparaiso's student-athletes graduated within six years of enrollment and that they had a Graduation Success Rate of 96 percent. The graduation rate for the student body at large was 74 percent.
The graduation rate is determined using methodology employed by the federal government while the Graduation Success Rate, which incorporates information on students transferring in and out of institutions, was created by the NCAA. Nationally, the graduation rate for student-athletes at NCAA Division I institutions was 64 percent and the Graduation Success Rate was 78 percent.
Both the graduation rate and the Graduation Success Rate for student-athletes were the highest among members of the Horizon League in which Valpo compete.
Reports on specific teams showed the men's cross country and track teams, women's swimming and softball teams each with 100 percent graduation rates and Graduation Success Rates. Other teams with 100 percent Graduation Success Rates were men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, women's basketball, women's cross country and track, and volleyball.
"We are proud of the graduation rate of our students, which is much higher than the national average," Valparaiso President Mark A. Heckler said. "Our student-athletes face the same academic rigor in the classroom as the rest of the student population so it is gratifying when they achieve an even higher graduation rate.
"I applaud our student-athletes for their dedication to their academic program and thank the coaches and members of the athletics department for their support of these students."
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Works by six artists who met during the 2010 Emma International Collaboration, including TTU painting professor Benedict Oddi, are coming to the Craft Center's Gallery Two and North Windows galleries. The exhibition combines wooden sculpture, jewelry, drawings, paintings and a mixed-media installation to continue the story the six began two years ago.
The Emma International is an invitation-only biennial event where artists from Canada, the U.S. and U.K. work together to make art in the Canadian forests with no electricity and limited tools.
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2:06 AM EST, January 9, 2013
HOUSTON — The season started with Steve Nash posing next to Dwight Howard on the cover of Sports Illustrated, the headline reading, "Now this is going to be fun."
At one point in the first quarter Tuesday, the Lakers point guard found himself on the court as part of a lineup including Robert Sacre, Jodie Meeks and Antawn Jamison that could be best described as this week's sign of the apocalypse.
It wasn't exactly anyone's idea of a good time. Except maybe the Houston Rockets'.
A night that should have been spent celebrating Nash's 10,000th career assist was instead wasted lamenting the Lakers' latest inconceivable detour, a 125-112 loss to the Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Nash became only the fifth player in NBA history to reach the five-digit assist threshold, joining John Stockton, Jason Kidd, Mark Jackson and Magic Johnson.
Yet the only figure that resonated with Nash afterward was the Lakers' 15-19 record. The future Hall of Famer who joined the Lakers in search of a championship ring conceded that he was starting to doubt whether his team could pull out of its season-long nose dive.
"I think three or four weeks ago, people would have said, 'Oh, it will get better,' " Nash said. "Right now, I definitely don't think there's a guarantee it will, so the only remedy is to continue to work hard and give yourself a chance for it to get better."
It's been a season of one low after another for Nash. He sat out 24 of the Lakers' first 26 games with a small fracture in his leg.
Nash returned Dec. 22 to help lead the Lakers to three victories in their next four games before they started their current four-game losing streak. Big men Howard, Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill all were sidelined Tuesday by injuries and won't be back for the Lakers' game Wednesday in San Antonio.
The Lakers will go into the game against the Spurs in 11th place in the Western Conference, four games out of a playoff spot. This isn't what Nash — or anyone in a Lakers uniform — had envisioned.
"We were walking out of the shoot-around [Tuesday] and we just kind of looked at each other," guard Kobe Bryant said. "I said to him, 'We thought it was going to be easier this year for us.' "
Nash tried to pick up his teammates against the Rockets, scoring 14 points in the first half on six-for-seven shooting to go with five assists as the Lakers took a 62-59 lead.
Then the Lakers reverted to playground basketball in the second half, with Nash largely an afterthought. He took only three shots after halftime, briefly returning to the locker room for treatment on his back, and finished with 16 points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
Nash tried his best to reflect on his milestone afterward. It took some effort.
"If I take a step back, it's another example of a fairy-tale career," Nash said, "but it's really hard to enjoy it right now. I don't want to discredit it, I don't want to not appreciate the company that I share in this milestone, but right now it's the furthest thing from my mind. We're just trying to find a way to win one game."
His 10,000th assist came with 19 seconds left in the first half, when he fed Jamison for a short jumper that made the forward the answer to a trivia question.
"For me to have that basket is special," Jamison said.
The moment also triggered a congratulatory tweet from Johnson, the former Lakers great who is in fourth place on the all-time list with 10,141 assists. Nash could surpass him and Jackson (10,334) by the end of this season.
Informed of Stockton's all-time leading tally of 15,806 assists, Nash, 38, conceded defeat.
"That's out," he said.
Nash's more immediate worries involve his team doing some catching up.
"I obviously think with time — and that might mean through the summer — we can get better," Nash said, "but for this season it's definitely going to be a challenge to turn this around, to find the chemistry and cohesion, to find a way for the pieces to work together, to a find a way to get back in transition defense better.
"There are a number of things we have to try to improve on to get better, but the one thing we can't accept is to take our foot off the gas and accept things. We have to continue to fight."
Even if the pieces around him make a happy outcome unlikely.
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Published: Friday, April 20, 2012
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Two traditions, absent three years on the A&M campus, were reinstated in anticipation of the reopening of the Memorial Student Center. As of Thursday afternoon, tradition dictates that students and visitors are to keep off the grass surrounding the MSC and remove their hats upon entering the building.
Students and faculty gathered outside the building's "Honor" entrance — facing O.R. Simpson Drill Field — to celebrate the occasion and witness the covering of the last bit of dirt, a block T, with grass. MSC Director Luke Altendorf spoke about the significance of the "Honor" entrance, as the grass will be overlooked by seven Aggies who received the Medal of Honor during World War II and the lists of Aggies who have died in combat. Altendorf reached back to 1951 when the building was originally dedicated, citing former A&M Regent H. C. "Dulie" Bell.
"[Bell said] the MSC was not a typical, cold monument but a vibrant, living memorial of usefulness," Altendorf said. "As we enter the building on Saturday, we will pause and give respect to the Aggies who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us with such a simple gesture as removing our hats and staying off the grass."
R. Bowen Loftin, University president, addressed the audience, sharing his first experience at A&M — being told by his parents to stay off the grass.
"The earliest memory I have visiting Texas A&M, I'll never forget walking on the campus with my parents and being told sternly not to walk on the grass," Loftin said. "I was frightened actually. It was a very stern warning not to do this. It wasn't explained. I learned that later on why, but it stuck with me all those years."
MSC President Elizabeth Andrasi, Class of 2011, explained why traditions were temporarily suspended. Andrasi said former MSC President Stephanie Burns decided it would be better these two traditions be put on hold in order to allow construction workers to wear required safety equipment — including hardhats — without implying disrespect.
For students who have yet to experience the MSC, these traditions will be a reminder of the importance of memorials on campus. Loftin said traditions such as these are important to students because of what they represent.
"[These traditions] just drive home again the memorial aspects of the campus," Loftin said. "Traditions aren't mindless; they actually have a purpose and these two have real purposes to show honor to those who died for our country … This is adding to the tapestry of what A&M is all about."
For upperclassmen, the replanting of the grass was a sign the campus is once again whole. Pat Reeves, senior biomedical sciences major and Corps Commander, said compared the MSC opening to moving into a new house the owner has waited to be finished.
"You put the purchase down on the house, you get the contract ready, you do the inspections. We've done all these tours, now its time to go and live in the house," Reeves said. "The replanting of the grass feels like we're signing on the dotted line and the campus is whole again."
Reeves said having these traditions reinstated will recharge the University as it continues to grow and reach for greatness.
"The idea that we are taking our hats off, we are staying off the grass, really the vibrancy of campus is going to start coming back," Reeves said. "The identity of Texas A&M is going to be firmly in place now. We're going to continue to strive for excellence now that we have our place to celebrate and remember those who have gone before us in the MSC."
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I took my lumps from some of you over the weekend in response to Friday's prediction that the first edition of the Surface Pro, released over the weekend, would be a bust.
Based on reviews I read from respected critics such as David Pogue, the personal technology columnist for The New York Times, and All About Microsoft blogger and Redmond columnist Mary Jo Foley (granted she's not a technical review per se), among others, the consensus was it was a nice machine that lacked one critical component: the ability to run all day. Pogue only got three and a half hours out of his review unit. Microsoft rates the device as having at least 5 hours of battery life..
As far as I was concerned, that was a deal breaker. If I'm going to shell out more than a thousand dollars for a portable machine, I want it to work all day. In response, Dan in Iowa said,"I believe what you're saying is you've never owned a laptop, and you've never seen the Surface Pro. Hmmm... I guess I'll trust your judgement [sic] then?"
Actually I have owned an Asus netbook that has averaged 14 hours a day (and it still does run all day) for three years. I chose it over the iPad, which had just debuted at the time, to replace a Windows XP-based Fujitsu Lifebook. The Lifebook had served me well since 2004, providing 8 hours of battery life. Unfortunately it wasn't upgradeable to Windows 7. The three-pound netbook cost less than an iPad and was sufficient for work in the field. Six years earlier, I had invested nearly $2,000 for the three-pound Fujitsu Lifebook for its long battery life.
So when it comes to power, I'm biased. Maybe spoiled but that's what I need if I'm using it out of the office all day. That said, I'm not a "Microsoft hater," as two respondents concluded. It is my responsibility to advocate for IT pros to ensure they're getting the most from Microsoft and its third-party ecosystem and believe people should use technology that best suits their needs at a price within their budgets.
As promised, I went to a nearby Microsoft retail store yesterday to see the Surface Pro for myself (I would have gone Saturday but a blizzard pre-empted my plans). I spent an hour with it and liked what I saw. It was notably thicker than the Surface RT. That's because it has an Intel i5 processor and needs a fan to keep it cool. That also explains the limitation in battery life.
When I predicted the inaugural Surface Pro would be a flop, it was from the point of view that most business professionals will wait for the next version, which presumably will come out later this year with Intel's next generation Haswell processor. Based on some reports, that suggests the next Surface Pro will get at least double the battery life. Knowing that, why wouldn't one wait? I will note that if Haswell doesn't deliver, as some reports are now suggesting, that would be a bad news.
There are rumors that Microsoft may be planning to offer a docking station or extra battery to address the power issue. That would be a good thing but at what price?
Personally, I'm going to wait for the next release of the Surface Pro and compare it with what comes out from Microsoft's OEM partners. Or perhaps I'll sacrifice power and go with an Intel Atom-based device that runs Windows 8 Pro all day long.
Time will tell if I overstated my case that the first edition of the Surface Pro will be a flop. Reports over the weekend that the 128 GB units were sold out on the Microsoft Web site and in stores suggest otherwise. No one seems to want the 64 GB version since it's only $100 cheaper and its capacity is paltry.
At the Microsoft retail store, one sales rep told me that they're flying off the shelves. "My friend works at the Best Buy in Commack [NY] and there were lines outside the store and they sold out," the rep told me. I later went to a Best Buy next door in Huntington, NY and found a display unit past the more prominently showcased iPads. It was one with a 64 GB drive. No one was looking at them but the Best Buy sales rep said his store only received three units, two of which had 128 GB drives and sold out right away.
Back at the Microsoft retail store, I asked a customer there with his young daughter looking at the Surface Pro what he thought of it. "Looks pretty good," he said. "You can do a lot more with it than the iPad, which doesn't have Word or Excel." While that latter point may be a temporary argument (that remains to be seen), I still agree.
Meanwhile, Microsoft must now content with some angry customers on its hands. According to comments underneath Microsoft Corporate VP and Surface Pro team engineering lead Panos Panay's blog post Friday announcing its release, quite a few customers are livid about the unavailability of 128 GB units after the company already missed its January target for releasing the devices.
It's not clear whether Microsoft purposely limited supply in order to create demand or if the company simply missed its delivery targets. Either way, the Surface Pro got more buzz than I had expected.
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I'm so tired of the IT pundit conspiracy theorists who divine every time a MS OS product sells out it's deliberate to create buzz (e.g., Surface Pro, Nokia Lumia 920). Crickets are heard on the same conspiracies when Apple sell out of an iDevice or, say, the Google Nexus sells out.
Bet Buy only getting a limited number of units is Best Buys faults not Microsofts fault. Best Buy decides how many of each product they will have on hand. Mirosoft / Dell, Apple do not just send product to Best Buy stores, the best buy purchasing department determines what they want in each store and orders it. So IMO, the lack of devices at Best Buy is a complete fail on Best Buys part and you can tell they underestmated the demand. They should of ordered a lot more and just planned on returning the units they did not sell during the initial rush. Maybe this is why MS was hesitant to sell Surface in retail stores, because of mistakes like this that they make.
I think we have too many experts trying to the explain when only Microsoft knows the inside scoop. We are wasting too much type and articles way too early. Let's let things develop before we let opinions fly. And do we have a Miccrosoft description of what the Surface Pro was designed for or to replace? Finally, I think the quote is, "You can't make a silk purse out of sow's ear!.
I think a lot of buyers would be like us - wanting one to check out to see if it will work in our business. That would sell a lot of initial units, but not indicate consumer acceptance. Even 5 hours is simply not enough. We get 6+ hours with our standard Win 7 laptops. Tablets are to be completely portable and must last one shift at minimum without recharging.
"Apple can't ship enough of something...and it is a great success" and "Microsoft can't ship enough of a product to meet demand and it's a scandal" - when a Best Buy sells out because it only received three units, I don't think this is a fair comparison. I think Mr. Schwartz was very upfront with the reasoning behind his views in this and the last post, seemed pretty honest to me.
I can only say that I am disappointed in the lack of preparedness by Microsoft. Went to local BestBuy on Saturday, I was first in the door and they were out of Surface Pro 128 GB. They only received 1 unit and it pre-sold on the web. All the stores in the Buffalo, Niagara Falls area only received 1 unit. No advanced notice to customers regarding limited quantities. Interesting that the Sunday Flyer did not list the 128GB model, only the 64GB model. Those are prepared well in advance so BB new they were short and did nothing
I suspect Microsoft didn't know how things would go and did not want to take the beating from Media if they had a lot of unsold units. They probably will have more 128GB units (since that is what seems to be selling well) out fairly quickly and may even take some backorders now that inital sales went relatively well. Problem is that NOW there are many people using, reviewing and see how units work and what people get for their money. Dander is that they will be disappointed and let others know. I think Surface Pro will do reasonably well, so now hopefully Microsoft is getting good feedback and taking excellent care of the early adopters so that they learn and have happy users so the NEXT round of sales goes even better.
Hmmm .... Apple can't ship enough of something - making people wait and it is a great success but Microsoft can't ship enough of a product to meet demand and it's a scandal. Bloggers should be more honest in their reviews.
Most of the reviews of the Surface tablets are really missing the point. e.g. (respected critic David Pogue ???? who put his father-in-law infront of the RT modle and made a complet idiot of himself ahd his father-in-law) the Surface Tablet is NOT a replacement for a laptop or desktop. It is designed for different use as was the iPad. Get a grip and stop trying to make silk purse into a sow's ear.
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Any group that is part of a University department, a student organization registered with the Office of Student Activities, or a non-profit, government or for-profit organization may request classrooms for event use. Non-University groups may utilize campus space for their events. An administrative fee and rentals may apply.
Classrooms are used for class instruction, study or other like activity. Events in general purpose classrooms must be compatible with the academic nature of classrooms and academic buildings. Non-class events are welcome, but they must not adversely impact the classroom, its contents, or the surrounding area. Rooms must be returned to the same configuration as found.
Activities that are not compatible with general purpose classrooms include amplified music, dances, dinners, parties, theater, stage events, performances, events that require re-furnishing of rooms or removal of equipment. Non-compatible events include any event that adversely impacts the classroom directly, or that impacts research, study or other academic pursuits in areas adjacent to classrooms.
The campus has many venues that can support events that are not well suited to general purpose classrooms. Alternate venues include the Sargeant Student Center, Kiehle Auditorium, Evergreen Grill Commons Area, or an outdoor space.
It is recommended that requests be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Complete the proper form (link to forms). Requests for space may be submitted up to one year in advance by using Astra Schedule through the Scheduling Office (Scheduling). Non-University groups or individuals without a University of Minnesota user name and password should contact Scheduling (Brenda Bozyk, email@example.com or 218-281-8483).
Upon receipt of the request, Scheduling will send an email of acknowledgment and an event reservation request number. This acknowledgment is not a confirmation. Important note: All requests for classrooms will be held until academic courses are completely scheduled for that term. Request will then be approved in the order in which they were submitted.
After the room assignment is made, Scheduling will send the requester a confirmation. This confirmation can be used to document the approved use of the room. Room requests are not approved until the confirmation is issued. Inquiries should be sent to the Scheduling office (Brenda Bozyk, firstname.lastname@example.com or 218-281-8483).
Requests for events submitted with less than 30-day notice will be reviewed and assigned as space allows and in accordance as outlined. Events that take place outside the regular operating hours must be requested at least one week in advance in order to allow time for coordination of building and room access and additional Facilities and Operations custodial support.
Scheduling will assign each reservation to the most appropriate space available. Requests for specific rooms or spaces will be honored when possible. Scheduling reserves the right to re-assign space when necessary and to identify suitable alternative space for the original reservation. Scheduling will solely determine room availability.
There will be a minimum of 15 minutes between scheduled events, however, some events require more time The University reserves the right to schedule appropriate times for space preparation.
Events will not be scheduled during official University holidays and events.
If the University experiences an emergency closing due to weather, utility failure, or other unforeseen disaster, the event is considered cancelled.
Scheduling priority is given to academic courses, academic related activities, and campus events. The scheduling of space for academic activities occurs after classes are placed but before rooms are opened for general use.
There are no "guaranteed" spaces for special events other than credited academic courses and their final exams.
General requests will be processed in the order in which they were received for each given semester. Classroom reservations for upcoming semesters will be held in Scheduling's request queue and processed in the order in which they were received starting approximately one month prior to the start of that semester. Fall semester classroom reservation requests – start being processed in early August
The sponsoring organization or department is responsible for the information provided. When making a reservation, you will be required to designate a contact person who is responsible for the proper conduct of the event and for returning the space to its original configuration. Authorization to use reserved space cannot be transferred or loaned to another organization or individual without prior written/e-mail approval from Scheduling.
The type of activity of the event may not be changed from that requested without prior written approval from Scheduling. Specifically, an event may not be changed from those identified above as compatible to those listed as non-compatible.
Transferring, loaning or sub-leasing a reservation or misrepresenting the intended use of the room is a serious matter that may result in immediate suspension of a group's eligibility to use University facilities. Requests to change or cancel an event must be communicated to Scheduling in a timely fashion via e-mail (email@example.com). Failure to notify the Scheduler of a cancellation could result in restriction of space usage privileges.
A reservation does not provide event support services such as A/V equipment, catering, extra custodial support or security. These items are examples of extra services that may be arranged on a fee-for-service basis. The sponsor is responsible for the planning and coordination of all event-related arrangements. Under no circumstances is furniture or other property to be removed from the room or removed from other rooms. The sponsor is responsible for any extra cleanup fees or damages to the facility incurred during the course of the event or during the event set-up and take-down. Any items brought in for the event should be removed promptly and the room returned to its original arrangement.
Failure to adhere to these policies may subject the sponsoring organization to deposit charges and/or restriction of space usage privileges.
All users of University space are expected to leave the space or classroom and its equipment in good order. Keeping our spaces and classrooms in good order includes chairs and tables straightened, electronic equipment shut off, taking away or disposing of everything one came in with, such as pop/food containers, newspapers, etc. Users are also expected to take extra care that no damage is done to space, any furniture or equipment and that the room is returned to a space/class-ready condition. Any damage that occurs must be reported to the Scheduler and could be subject to replacement cost.
Scheduling will accept requests from and schedule reservations for the following student groups:
Student groups can go directly to the Astra Scheduler to view space availability. Groups can click on the calendar tab and then select Scheduling Calendars (view daily, weekly or monthly calendars) or Available Rooms (search for available rooms and equipment) to find potential potions. To submit an event request the requestor would need to click back on the Astra Home tab to login and proceed with the request. Student clubs can also directly contact Brenda Bozyk (firstname.lastname@example.com or 218-281-8483), Meloni Rasmussen (firstname.lastname@example.com or 218-281-8586) or Lisa Samuelson (email@example.com or 218-281-8507).
The University of Minnesota does not require general liability insurance for most internal group meetings or events scheduled by student organizations. External users are required to provide liability insurance. Events involving excessive or late hours cleaning will also result in extra charges. If the group is NOT sponsored by a department with an EFS account, then Office of Student Activities will coordinate with the student group regarding any payment due.
Violation of the Event Scheduling Policy and Guidelines, License Agreement, University Policy, or other rules may result in probation or suspension of University facilities use.
Non-University groups requesting space will be required to complete the following:
General spaces are provided at no charge for UMC academic programs, courses, and academic seminars. University department sponsored events are also considered internal university activity and classroom use fees do not apply.
Non-University groups will be assessed an hourly or daily use fee based on room capacity and type.
The daily use fee includes seating space only. It does not include use of any lectern-mounted microphone, accessible projectors or other accessible equipment. Non-University groups may bring their equipment or make arrangements in advance to rent UMC equipment.
Additional custodial fees may apply to events on the Crookston campus, contact Brenda Boyzk (firstname.lastname@example.com or 218-281-8483), for rates and more details. If applicable, all custodial fee information will be provided in your event confirmation.
Rooms are provided in "as is" condition. Regular custodial servicing of general purpose classrooms occurs after hours during the late evening and overnight shifts. For many events, rooms may need to be straightened and tidied prior to the event start. This pre-servicing is not provided in the event reservation but is available if arranged as part of the event reservation in advance on a fee for service basis. If the reservation requires additional cleaning prior to or after the event, payment for the additional custodial services will be built into the Use Agreement. Scheduling will then coordinate custodial arrangements with the Department of Facilities and Operations.
The Department of Facilities and Operations coordinates the temperature control and ventilation of rooms. The utilities and fan schedules for each room are adjusted according to room use and schedule. If you find the room uncomfortable, call Facilities and Operations at 218-281-8483. (For late evening or weekend temperature concerns, call Facilities and Operations Customer Service at 218-281-8495 for assistance.)
Based on room availability, events can be scheduled during normal classroom operating hours between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on weekdays. Scheduled events approved outside of these hours, on weekends, and when school is not in session, will in most cases require extra fees.
The University is not open on University holidays.
In the unfortunate event of a room being locked during your weekend or after-hour reservations, call 218-281-8495 for assistance.
Groups need to vacate their assigned space as scheduled. Exterior doors may automatically lock at these assigned closing times. Be sure to remove all personal possessions in the room. After-hours access will result in additional access and custodial fees.
The scheduled use of the room includes seating space. Many of the general-purpose classrooms have technology and support equipment permanently installed. Use of the room does not include access to locked equipment. Classroom storage and equipment rooms are not included in the reservation and entry into these areas is not authorized.
Existing technology or systems may not be opened or modified in any way. Laptops/notebooks or other computing devices connected to University networks in general purpose classrooms must adhere to University policies including security requirements.
When given adequate advanced notice, UMC's Media Services can provide event support services and equipment rental for on-campus events. There is a use fee for non-University groups.
General purpose classrooms and some meeting areas do not have telephone conferencing capability. Please confirm when requesting the space, if needed.
Serving and/or consuming food or beverages are not authorized in general purpose classrooms without prior permission. A reservation does not include permission to bring food or drink into the rooms. There is to be no food or beverages allowed in labs.
University Food Service has an exclusive to serve food in all campus food venues and Bede Ballroom. Non-University groups must include their food requests to the Scheduler when reserving space, as part of their Licensee's use of Premises in the Use Lease Agreement. Non-University groups will then be responsible to contact University Food Service for food prices, and a separate contract/billing invoice will be sent by University Food Service. The University Users Agreement does not include any fees for food service. Food must then be confined to areas approved in writing by the University and specified elsewhere in Additional Provision.
A Food Permit is required for all events not served or catered by University Food Service. The Food Permit Form [Food Permit Instructions ] for serving food or refreshments on University property must be submitted to Environmental Health and Safety (firstname.lastname@example.com or fax to 612 625-6152). The permit must be completed and submitted at least five (5) business days before the event when using the University Food Service or a licensed commercial food service, or ten (10) business days when any other source of food/beverage or type of food service is engaged or dispensed. Unless Licensee has obtained a food permit, no food or beverages are allowed in the Premises. Food and beverage use may be subject to additional cleanup/custodial charges by Facilities and Operations. View the Policy for Serving Food or Refreshments on University Property in Association With Meetings, Social Gatherings, and Special Events
The U of M Policy regarding alcohol on campus
University policy prohibits all tobacco use on the UMC campus. Tobacco is permitted in personal vehicles on the UMC campus.
The UMC on-campus advertising and promotion policy outlines preferred distribution methods and restrictions to posting signs or flyers. Distributing promotional materials in classrooms is expressly prohibited.
Wheelchair accessibility to general purpose classrooms and spaces are provided in some but not all buildings or rooms. Please discuss accessibility needs at the time of placing your event request. The Office for Students with Disability (or 218-281-8587) may also be of assistance.
Custodial fees may apply to Non-University event. These fees (add link) are established by Facilities Operations. This information will also be provided in your event confirmation.
F&O Customer Service – 218-281-8343
On October 1, 2002 all keys for vehicles will no longer be left in the vehicles and garage locks will be changed. In order to use a university vehicle you must reserve it using the ASTRA system. Only those who reserve a vehicle may pick up the key for the vehicle and garage. You now must pick up the keys prior to your departure at Facilities Management office on the day of or Friday before the weekend. The office is open from 7:00 am -3:30 pm. Plan ahead.
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