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Gay Teacher Cleared of Allegations of Unfairly Punishing Anti-Gay Student
Jim Burroway
October 1st, 2011
When earlier news reports a week ago mentioned that a Ft. Worth high school student had been suspended for telling a classmate that he believed that homosexuality was wrong. On September 22, Fox News reported it this way:
Holly Pope said she was "absolutely stunned" when she received a telephone call from an assistant principal at Western Hills High School informing her that her son, Dakota Ary, had been sent to in-school suspension.
"Dakota is a very well-grounded 14-year-old," she told Fox News Radio noting that her son is an honors student, plays on the football team and is active in his church youth group. "He's been in church his whole life and he's been taught to stand up for what he believes."
And that's what got him in trouble.
Ary's German teacher, Kristopher Franks, was put on paid administrative leave on the following Monday. An offiicial with the teacher's union says that the leave was unrelated to the incident with Ary, and after a week-long investigation by the Fort Worth Independent School District, Franks was cleared of any wrongdoing and he returned to work Friday. Meanwhile, Ary and his mother called on Liberty Counsel to fight Ary's in-school suspension on the grounds that Franks had violated Ary's right to freedom of speech. And it turns out that the story that Ary's mother had been telling to every media outlet who would listen was likely exaggerated:
Ary said in media interviews that he made the comment quietly to a classmate sitting next to him in response to a discussion going on in the class at the time.
But Franks told friends shortly after the incident that there was no discussion involving homosexuality at the time, and that Ary made the comment loudly while looking directly at Franks.
Franks also told friends that the comment was only the latest in an ongoing series of incidents in which Ary and a group of three of his friends have made anti-gay comments to and about him.
Franks told friends that the harassment by Ary and his friends began several weeks ago after Franks, who also teaches sociology, posted on the "World Wall" in his classroom a photo, taken from the German news magazine Stern, of two men kissing. The photo was ripped off the wall and torn in two at some point during Ary's class, and Franks told friends he believes that Ary or one of his friends tore up the photo.
During a later sociology class students upset that the photo had been torn up replaced it with a hand-drawn picture, and another student then covered that picture with a page bearing a hand-written biblical scripture from Leviticus calling sex between two men an abomination.
Franks told friends that since that incident, Ary and his friends had continued to make derogatory and harassing comments.
Franks reportedly has been the target of anti-gay comments for at least two years, and that Franks's car was vandalized in one incident. Meanwhile, Liberty Counsel, members of whom have been implicated in the kidnapping of Isabella Miller-Jenkins and who teach law students at Liberty University to choose "God's law" over "man's law," is trying to turn Ary's anti-gay harassment into its newest cause célèbre.
Dispute in Baptistland
Timothy Kincaid
January 25th, 2011
Earlier this month we reported that the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary had booted the Tarrant Baptist Association from their space on campus due to the Association fellowshipping with Broadway Baptist Church, a congregation that does not reject gay worshipers. Now it seems that the Seminary didn't exactly have that right; the Association holds deed to the property on which they reside. (Baptist Standard)
In 1982, the seminary provided Tarrant Baptist Association land and the funds to build its office building, granting a 99-year lease on the property, Meredith explained. At that time, the seminary and association entered into an affiliation agreement stipulating the property would not be used for commercial activity, and the association and seminary would commit to remaining in theological harmony, he said.
In 1997, the property agreement was renegotiated, and Tarrant Baptist Association received the deed to the property, he said. "The affiliation agreement remained intact," Meredith added.
Further, it seems that the affiliation agreement has provisions for resolving dispute and the Seminary does not have unilateral determination. A three person panel is supposed to be assembled to mediate a resolution.
But, apparently believing that "but, but, but Teh Ghey!!" trumps all, the Seminary is insisting that the Association give them back the property and go away with their heads hung low in shame. The Association is taking a different position.
Tarrant Baptist Association's executive board subsequently met a few days later and unanimously approved a motion asking the seminary either to purchase the property from the association at fair market value or submit the matter to a three-person arbitration panel.
It will be interesting to see how this is resolved.
Southern Baptists kick out group that tolerates Broadway Baptist
Timothy Kincaid
January 15th, 2011
Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, takes a bit of a don't ask, don't tell approach to its gay members. The church avoids taking theological positions on homosexuality – saying that they neither condemn nor condone it – and gay members are fairly open.
But the Southern Baptist Convention has no room for anyone who does not actively condemn gay people and seek to make their lives miserable. To be a Southern Baptist Church in good standing, it is not adequate to delegate such matters to individual conscience. Rather, opposition to homosexuality must take on the importance given to matters of faith such as the divinity of Christ, the virgin birth, and redemption from sin.
So in 2009 Broadway Baptist Church was booted from the General Baptist Convention of Texas,
the a statewide affiliation of the Southern Baptist Convention. Baptist organization.
But it seems that the SBC is a lot like a sixth-grade girl who is seeking to control who is popular and who is not. Not only have they banished Broadway Baptist from the 'cool kids' clique, but they will kick out anyone who dares be their friend.
And the Tarrant Baptist Association, the Tarrant County group of Southern Baptists, dared to be friendly with Broadway Baptist. In fact, they allowed them to be part of the 395 churches that worked together in the county to provide support, outreach, and growth. How dare they?
So the Tarrant Baptist Association, in turn, was kicked off the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I'm not kidding. The official county association of Southern Baptist Churches was booted from their office in the Southern Baptist seminary because they didn't ostracize one church who wasn't adequately anti-gay. (Christian Post)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has asked an association of churches to leave its Fort Worth, Texas, campus because the seminary says the group has a member church or churches that tolerate homosexuality.
A 1997 affiliation agreement between Tarrant Baptist Association and the seminary for use of an office building on the campus requires that the two organizations remain in "theological harmony."
The seminary, which is associated with the Southern Baptist Convention, contends that the association has violated the agreement for retaining fellowship with a church or churches that don't adhere to the denomination's position that homosexuality is a sin.
From time to time some prominent Southern Baptist leader will rhetorically ponder, "Why do the homosexuals think we hate them? We don't hate them, we love them and want them to live according to God's Plan for their lives."
Stop pondering.
Here is why we think you hate us. Because if one congregation is willing to let gay people even sit in the congregation, you kick them out of fellowship. Because if one collective of churches dares let such a congregation participate in ministry, you kick them out of fellowship.
We think you hate us because if you demonstrate rejection to a group whose only crime is to allow a member church whose only crime is allowing gay individuals to worship, then we KNOW that your animus, your contempt, your derision, and your rejection of gay individuals is of a level that if it is not truly hate then it is impossible to distinguish from it.
Ft. Worth Adds Transgenders to Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Jim Burroway
November 11th, 2009
Ft. Worth City Council last night expanded the city's non-discrimination ordinance to include transgender people by a 6-3 vote. City council also discussed a broader range of issues important to the LGBT community, including offering domestic-partner benefits and expanding the city health insurance plan to cover gender reassignment procedures, including sex changes. Discussions were contentious, both inside the packed hall and outside, where protesters from both sides had gathered. The Dallas Voice reports:
There were no arrests or major physical altercations, but there was plenty of taunting and some heated verbal exchanges. Participants from both sides later accused the other of elbowing and pushing, and one of the counterprotesters admitted to ripping a gay Pride flag.
Ft. Worth Officers' Punishment Slap on Wrist
Timothy Kincaid
November 5th, 2009
The Ft. Worth police department has now announced the punishment that will given to officers who stormed a gay bar on the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, harassed the patrons, and left Chad Gibson in the hospital with bleeding on the brain. They also announced the reasons for the punishment. (cbs11tv)
Thursday morning FWPD Chief Jeff Halstead held a press conference in front of the Rainbow Lounge to announce the disciplinary action. There the chief confirmed that two police officers, Officer K.Q. Gober and Sgt. R.M. Morris, will be suspended for one day and Officer J.M. Back received a three-day suspension.
The officers were suspended for a violation of police procedures during the inspection of the bar.
The officer that was suspended for three days, J.M. Back, was cited for handcuffing a person without probable cause, for releasing that person without issuing a citation, bringing unfavorable criticism to the police department and for failing to complete offense reports the night of the arrest.
Sgt. Morris was suspended for using "poor judgment in his tactics" to conduct the bar check.
Officer Gober was suspended for making a conscious decision not to complete the required offense report before the end of his shift and did not complete the offense report until his return to work the following night. Gober was also reprimanded for the negative media attention that "could have been adverted had Officer Gober completed the required offense report with the true and accurate details of events that occurred during the Rainbow Lounge bar check."
Yes, you read that correctly. They are being punished for "negative media attention" and, get this, for letting Chad Gibson go to the hospital without being issued a citation.
So far, the version of "true and accurate details of events" that the police seem to be believing is far from the version of "true and accurate details of events" that the eyewitnesses reported. These who witnessed didn't see any groping, but they did see Gibson slammed against the floor.
I wasn't there, so I don't know for certain who is telling the truth. But I know that I find a random person in a bar to be a far more credible source of truth today than a sworn officer of the law.
And I do know that these officers who stormed into a gay bar with a show of force and left people hurt and afraid will collectively spend less time on "suspension" than Chad Gibson spent in the hospital.
Ft. Worth Police: We Did No Wrong in Rainbow Lounge Raid
This commentary is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of other writers at Box Turtle Bulletin
Timothy Kincaid
November 4th, 2009
I have become convinced that the sole function of police internal investigations is to provide legal defense against civil suit for excessive force or civil rights violations. I've ceased to be outraged and am now often amused by review boards that find the most obvious of bullies and abusers to be "within procedure" and vindicated.
So it is not surprising that the Ft. Worth Police have conducted an internal review into the raid on the Rainbow Lounge and found no wrongdoing at all. (NBC)
Fort Worth police planned to announce on Thursday that an internal investigation has cleared officers of excessive force in the controversial raid of a gay bar this summer, and no officers will be fired, said two city leaders briefed on the matter.
The long-awaited 1,000-page report is expected to fault officers for not writing a timely report on the June 28 raid of the Rainbow Lounge, but conclude officers did not use excessive force or violate other operational policies.
Nope. No excessive force.
Because that guy with bleeding on the brain who everyone present testified was slammed into a wall and floor, oh he just pirouetted and fell and hit his little fairy princess head outside in the parking lot, ya know.
I know that police think that they win when they are true blue and defend the bullies and abusers in their midst. They think that they are protecting "their own" from the perps and the faggots and the scum.
But this decision by the Ft. Worth police only serves to further bolster the mistrust and hostility with which minority communities view those who they increasingly see as the oppressor rather than the champion of justice and civility. And the respect and cooperation that police rely on as a staple in their arsenal in the fight on crime is being replaced by recalcitrance and sympathy for those who are under investigation.
Last night while driving home I heard an interview with a police officer in Richmond, CA about the gang rape of a young girl on a school campus. He just couldn't comprehend why none of the dozens of people who knew it was going on pulled out their cell phone and called the police. The police could have stopped it sooner; they could have apprehended more perpetrators.
I find it much less difficult to understand why no one in this mostly black and Hispanic community wanted to come to the attention of police. Who would be so foolish?
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Fires Three Over Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
August 28th, 2009
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission fired three agents who were involved in the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Ft. Worth, Texas. That raid left bar patron Chad Gibson seriously injured with bleeding on the brain, following rough treatment by TABC and Ft. Worth police officers who slammed Gibson against the wall and onto a brick floor.
TABC announced that they fired Agent Christopher Aller, Agent Trainee Jason Chapman and Sgt. Terry Parsons this morning. Alan and Chapman accompanied Ft. Worth police officers on the night of the raid. Two others were disciplined. They were Capt. Robert "Charlie" Cloud, who oversaw the Dallas and Ft. Worth TABC offices, and Lt. Gene Anderson, who was Sgt. Parsons' direct supervisor. Cloud received a written reprimand and Anderson was suspended without pay for three days and placed on six month's probation.
TABC also made some administrative changes and instituted new training requirements beginning January 2010. A separate TABC investigation into the issue of the agents' excessive use of force is still ongoing.
Last month, TABC administrator Alan Steen apologized for the agency's role in the raid and blasted his agents for falling to "follow the damn policy." Ft. Worth police have suspended joint operations with TABC and have announced policy changesto deal with bar checks in the future. FWPD's internal investigation is continuing.
Ft. Worth Police Change "Failed" Policy In Response To Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
August 21st, 2009
Ft. Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead blamed a "policy failure" for the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge. That raid, conducted in conjunction with agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, resulted in allegations of excessive force and landed one patron in the Intensive Care Unit of a local hospital with brain injuries.
Chief Halstead, in a brief to the city council earlier this week, said that an investigation into the raid is continuing, but he is already committed to making several policy changes without waiting for the investigation to finish:
"Under the new policy there will be three distinct differences between an actual bar check, bar inspection, and bar investigation," he writes.
…Halstead told the council that bar checks will stay in place, but he described them as a low-key, communications point between officers and bar owners.
If bar checks find problems, he said, the department will progress to a bar inspection, which will be subject to two levels of supervisory review and documented problems.
The bar investigation will be the "strongest form" of policy, he said. Only then would other agencies be involved, and experts would be in charge, he told the council.
Halstead also said that joint operations between Ft. Worth police and TABC remain suspended.
A similar investigation by the TABC revealed nineteen state policy violations. TABC administrator Alan Steen publicly apologized, saying his agents failed to "follow the damn policy."
Rainbow Lounge Investigation Reveals 19 State Policy Violations
Jim Burroway
August 6th, 2009
The Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission has released the results of its internal affairs investigaton on the June 28 Rainbow Lounge raid in Ft. Worth, Texas. That report finds that two TABC agents and their supervisor committed a total of 19 policy violations during that raid. The Dallas Voice has the details:
Violations committed by the two agents include participating in a joint operation with Fort Worth police without approval from a supervisor; failing to submit a complaint card against the Rainbow Lounge; conducting bar inspections in unapproved attire; failing to follow bar inspection procedures; failing to report the use of force and injuries involving Chad Gibson, a Rainbow Lounge patron who sustained serious head injuries; and disrupting business during a bar inspection.
The violations committed by [Sgt. Terry] Parsons, who was not at the scene of the raid and has since reportedly retired form the agency, involve failing to take appropriate action against Aller and Chapman; failing to ensure Aller and Chapman filed the necessary reports; and failing to notify the sergeant's supervisors of the raid.
The Dallas Voice has the full TABC press release.
Ft. Worth Task Force Recommends Protections for Transgender People
Jim Burroway
July 31st, 2009
The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission this week voted unanimously in favor of a resolution calling for the city to amend its anti-discrimination policy to include protections for transgenders. The resolution now goes to the new City Manager's Diversity Task Force, and then on to the City Council for final approval.
The City Manager's Diversity Task force was established by the city in the wake of last month's raid of the Rainbow Lounge by Ft. Worth police and agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. But according to Human Rights Commission member Lisa Thomas, this particular police recommendation from the Commission was was the result of more than a year's worth of work. Several transgender residents spoke before the commission last March to talk about the discrimination they face at work and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, that newly formed Diversity Task Force, which met for the first time on July 23, discussed providing partner benefits to city employees. They are also taking up issues surrounding diversity training and LGBT economic development (i.e. resources for businesses and tourism).
TABC Chief Apologizes For Rainbow Lounge Raid, Says Agents Failed To "Follow The Damn Policy"
Jim Burroway
July 16th, 2009
Update: The Dallas Voice has posted audio of the interview. Please go and listen. It's a very rare and wonderful example of a public official having the cojones to step up and take responsibility.
Some amazing new information on the ongoing investigations over the June 28 Rainbow Lounge raid in Ft. Worth are reaching the light of day. The Dallas Voice has an exclusive scoop:
In an exclusive phone interview with Dallas Voice on Wednesday, July 15, TABC Administrator Alan Steen also said the supervisor directly responsible for the two agents — a sergeant in TABC's Fort Worth district office — announced his retirement last week in the wake of the raid and amid an ongoing internal investigation. Steen didn't identify the sergeant or the agents by name.
"I don't think you have to dig very deep to figure out that TABC has violated some of their policies," Steen said. "We know that, and I apologize for that. …"
Steen told The Dallas Voice that he doesn't believe there was sufficient cause for the "inspection". He also said that the eight officers and a paddy wagon likely constituted an excessive show of force. With all that, he said that TABC had no business conducting an inspection at the Rainbow Lounge that night. Steen added in characteristically Texan fashion, "If our guys would have followed the damn policy, we wouldn't even have been there."
And those "State Police" uniforms that we asked about, knowing that there is no such thing as a "State Police" agency in Texas? It turns out that those are "special events uniforms" which TABC policy prohibits during bar inspections. Steen said that agents are typically in plain clothes during inspections.
Steen also suggested that the TABC was interested in appointing a liason to the LGBT community, similar to the position recently announced by the Ft. Worth Police Department.
You can read all the details of the interview with the TABC Administrator at The Dallas Voice.
Ft. Worth May Call For Expanded U.S Investigation Into Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
July 16th, 2009
The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram is reporting on more fallout from Tuesday's city council meeting. Several members of the audience at that meeting demanded an independent investigation into the June 28 Rainbow Lounge raid that left one patron critically injured and in intensive care for a week. Two council members, Joel Burns and Kathleen Hicks, said they would support an independent investigation, but didn't all for a vote on the issue. Now it looks like that idea is starting to gain momentum:
On Wednesday, Burns said "movement was afoot" to ask the U.S. attorney's office to expand its role from just a review to a more active investigation. Burns said that based on conversations he'd had with the mayor's office, "they are looking at expanding the scope of the U.S. attorney's involvement."
While he believes the Police Department's internal-affairs unit is capable of an investigation that yields full and complete answers, Burns said, "there are people who don't know our Police Department who may not be so assured."
He said he believes that an expanded role by the U.S. attorney's office, complete with its subpoena power and ability to use the FBI if needed, "reassures everyone watching that the answers are full and complete and accurate."
They mayor's office is reportedly working with the U.S. attorney's office to determine the scope of a possible investigation. There may be a resolution calling for an investigation by next week's council meeting.
Ft. Worth Spokesman Clarifies Mayor's Apology
Jim Burroway
July 16th, 2009
We reported yesterday that Mayor Mike Moncrief had apologized to the crowd at Tuesday's city council meeting. Aman Batheja and Deanna Boyd at the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram renders the apology this way:
Listen, if you want an apology from your mayor, I am sorry for what happened in Fort Worth, " Moncrief said, drawing some applause. "I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry."
But city spokesman Bill Begley has clarified the mayor's remarks, saying that he didn't apologize for the raid, just for the injuries sustained by Chad Gibson when he was slammed against the wall and thrown to the floor:
"The mayor and council are always sorry if anyone is hurt ever in our city," Begley said Wednesday. "The mayor has asked for a thorough investigation of what happened in the Rainbow Lounge to the point that he's asked for the U.S. attorney to get involved …They want to make sure that all voices are heard … but the apology is that anyone is ever hurt in any incident."
Rainbow Lounge Raid Proves The Dangers Of A Kiss
Jim Burroway
July 16th, 2009
We've covered several examples before describing the provocative temerity of a kiss. It looks like that monstrously dangerous act also played a role in the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge by Ft Worth Police and agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Dallas' WFAA-TV reports:
A police radio recording revealed that an officer called for help after they went inside the Rainbow Lounge.
"I need help in here," he could be heard saying. "I'm by the restroom."
That call came when officers said a customer blew a kiss at the officer, and then struggled with police as they tried to arrest him. The customer told News 8 his arm was injured.
The same report suggests that the Rainbow Lounge may have been singled out because of a public intoxication arrest two days before:
Ever since Chad Gibson was injured and others arrested in a raid at the gay bar, one of the biggest questions for many was why did officers target the Rainbow Lounge in the first place?
According to police records, a cruiser video showed a man arrested for public intoxication two days before the controversial raid. In a police report, officers said they saw the man leave the lounge very intoxicated earlier in the evening and told him to get a ride.
Ft. Worth Mayor Apologizes For Rainbow Lounge Raid; LGBT Police Liaison Announced
Jim Burroway
July 15th, 2009
About two dozen LGBT citizens and allies spoke before the Ft. Worth city council last night about the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge by Ft. Worth police and agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They were there to ask city council members to apologize for what happen and ensure that such a raid will never happen again:
One woman said she had traveled some 1,500 miles from San Francisco to lend her support. A few speakers said they were not gay, but that they wanted the council to know that it was not just the gay community concerned about the actions of Fort Worth and TABC officers that night.
One woman described in detail what she saw during the inspection.
"That was the first time I was ever afraid of the police," said Sarah Bryant, who had been at the bar with her boyfriend that night. "After that, I was overwhelmed with disappointment and I guess a little bit disturbed. … We just need your help to move on."
The violent raid on the Rainbow Lounge took place on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Chad Gibson was severely injured with a head trauma which resulted in him being sent to intensive care with bleeding in his brain. His full recovery may take as long as two years. FWPD and TABC are both conducting separate internal investigations into the raid, and the acting U.S. Attorney James Jack will independently review those investigations when they are completed. Meanwhile FWPD has suspended all cooperative activities with the TABC pending the outcome of these investigations,
One woman in the audience asked Ft. Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief why he hasn't apologized for Gibson having to be hospitalized, "If you want an apology from your mayor, I am sorry for what happened in Ft. Worth. I am sorry," Moncrief replied. According to the Associated Press, the crowd stood and applaused. The Star-Telegram merely said the apology drew "some applause."
More than 250 people packed city council chambers for the meeting, with another 150 people gathered outside watching it on television monitors.
The meeting got off to a bad start when seven Dallas-based protesters from Queer LiberAction tried to disrupt the meeting. Those protesters were angry because the Rainbow Lounge discussion was placed last on the open discussion portion of the city council agenda — a normal spot when a particular topic is known to be of high interest and will likely generate a lot of discussion. Putting it last ensures that the other topics are discussed and gotten out of the way before the big one begins. But I guess there are always some people who are more interested in theater than action, demanding that their oppressed voices be heard when the topic is already right there on the agenda. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed:
While the outbursts from protesters brought a smattering of support, most at the meeting seemed bothered by the interruptions and broke out in applause when marshals escorted the men out and thanked Moncrief for working with the gay community.
DeeJay Johannessen approached the microphone and said he understood putting such speakers at the end of the meeting is a common practice.
"We are willing to wait. We're going to be here. We look forward to talking to you. We looking forward to resolving this issue with you," he said, prompting some to give him a standing ovation.
Real progress was made at the meeting. In addition to the Mayor's apology, Ft. Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead announced the appointment of Officer Sara Straten as liaison to the city's LGBT community. Officer Straten is a 17-year veteran of the police force. Meanwhile, the internal investigations continue, with the FWPD considering theirs a high-priority investigation, and have so far interviewed 33 eyewitnesses since the start of the investigation. They expect to complete the investigation in 30 days.
Rainbow Lounge Raid Inspires Police Improvements
Timothy Kincaid
July 14th, 2009
The raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Ft. Worth, Texas, has yeilded some positives. Inspired by the community outrage, Police Chief Halstead has gone from defending the action as having "restraint" to a finding solutions and preventing further abuse.
From PoliTex:
- Internal affairs investigators have conducted interviews with 33 attendees at the Rainbow Lounge and expected to complete the investigation in approximately 30 days.
- The Fort Worth police consider the investigation a priority, taking some internal affairs investigators off other cases to focus on the Rainbow Lounge incident, he said.
- Halstead expects to update the police department's policy regarding bar raids, after taking input from the community.
- Soon after the incident, Halstead said he decided he needed a police officer to serve as a liaison to the city's gay/lesbian/bisexual community, just as the department has people serving in a similar position for other minority communities. Officer Sara Straten, a neighborhood officer in north Fort Worth and 17-year veteran of the department, volunteered for the position.
Meanwhile our community must stay vigilant and follow up to be certain that those who abused their power are held accountable.
Chad Gibson Calls For Prosecutions
Jim Burroway
July 6th, 2009
Chad Gibson, the patron who was severely injured during the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge, spoke to a Dallas ABC affiliate yesterday and called for prosecutions of those who injured him.
Gibson was released Saturday after a spending week at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth, suffering from bleeding in the brain. There is still a blood clot in his brain, behind his right eye. "I'm scared that something might happen," Gibson said. "It might start bleeding."
Gibson spoke to WFAA-TV yesterday, called the action by the city of Ft. Worth a cover-up. He's particularly angry that the Ft. Worth police department used the blame-the-victim tactic in defending their actions:
Gibson said the city and officers have pointed the blame in the wrong direction.
"They have blamed it on me, that I was drunk [and] that I hit my head," he said. "I groped the officer. I did this. I did that. You know what, no … Accept responsibility."
Gibson said he is also frustrated at the city pointing the blame at the TABC.
"Even if the Fort Worth Police didn't touch me, they watched it," he said. "They watched other people do that to me."
Gibson denies groping the police officer. Several eyewitnesses at the bar that night say they didn't see anyone make any sexual movements toward police officers. Police also say that Gibson received his injuries because he was so drunk when they arrested him that he fell. Gibson told a Dallas CBS affiliate that his doctors don't buy it:
"A lot of the doctors I've talked to say you can't get this kind of blow to the head from just falling, if I had just fallen like they said I did."
Gibson is as surprised as anyone about the exercize of police brutality which took place at the bar:
?I was at the bar buying drinks for my friends and I. The next thing I remember is waking up in the ICU," Gibson said. "I'm just appalled that they took it to the level that they did."
…"It shouldn't have happened to me and it shouldn't happen to anyone else."
Meanwhile, local activists protested for the second Sunday in a row, this time at Ft. Worth's Sundance Square. Another protest is scheduled for next Sunday in front of the county court house.
More Details Emerge From Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
July 5th, 2009
More reports of injuries are coming to light from last week's raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Ft. Worth, Texas. That raid resulted in Chad Gibson being sent to intensive care for a severe head injury with bleeding in the brain. Doctors say he will probably continue to experience severe headaches for the next two years.
The New York Times reports that another patron suffered broken ribs, and a third had a broken thumb resulting from aggressive actions by Ft. Worth police and agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The Dallas Voice reports that another man who was taken in to custody experienced severe bruising and muscle strain in his shoulder and back. He was charged with public intoxication, even though he says he was not drunk and police did not perform any sobriety or blood-alcohol tests on him.
This practice of charging people without evidence goes against the very foundations of our country's system of justice, but it is just one more example of how Texas policy on Public Intoxication is an open ticket for abuse. Ft. Worth Police Department has since announced that they are suspending operations with TABC.
The New York Times also provides more details about Gibson's arrest:
Tom Anable, a 55-year-old accountant who said he was in the bar during the raid, said that for more than a half-hour the officers entered the bar repeatedly in groups of three and escorted people out. Then around 1:40 a.m., he said, the officers started to get rougher, throwing one young man down hard on a pool table.
Minutes later, one of the state agents approached Mr. Gibson, who was standing on steps to a lounge at the back of the bar with a bottle of water in his hands, and tapped him on the shoulder, Mr. Anable said. Mr. Gibson turned and said, "Why?"
Then the officer, who has not been identified, twisted Mr. Gibson's right arm behind his back, grabbed his neck, swung him off the steps and slammed his head into the wall of a hallway leading to the restrooms, Mr. Anable said. The agent then forced Mr. Gibson to the floor, Mr. Anable said.
"Gibson didn't touch the officer," Mr. Anable said. "He didn't grope him."
Two police officers and a second state agent arrived and helped subdue Mr. Gibson, kneeling on his back. A lounge employee, Lindsey Thompson, 23, said she saw an officer slam Mr. Gibson's head into the floor while he was prone with his hands cuffed behind him.
Ft. Worth police chief Jeffrey Halstead was adamant that Gibson suffered his head injury while in TABC custody. "They were not my employees," he reiterated at a recent townhall style meeting. But witnesses are disputing that claim — as does this photo taken at the time of Gibson's arrest:
TABC agents are in tan uniforms. The picture is grainy, but you can clearly make out a third person between the kneeling tan-uniformed agent and the standing TABC agent against the back wall. That third person is wearing the dark uniform of the Ft. Worth police department. The gloved hand of a fourth agent can be seen just to the right of the bar patron's pants leg. It's impossible to tell whether that hand belongs to a Ft. Worth police officer or a TABC agent, but the NYT account describes two TABC agents and two Ft. Worth police officers. This photo is consistent with that account.
The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports that Ft. Worth residents are taking stock on how the raid reflects on their city. From my fifteen years of having lived in the D/FW metroplex, I think the article gives a good account of the differing cultures between Ft. Worth and neighboring Dallas. It's worth noting that the Star-Telegram, long the home of the late Molly Ivins, was considered the "lib'ral" paper, with conservatives deriding it as the "Startlegram." Ft. Worth was always the more laid-back, leave-'em-alone kind of place, and Dallas was always regarded as more hard-nosed conservative. But the Rainbow Lounge raid has shaken that up.
There will be a rally tonight in Sundance Square in downtown Ft. Worth tonight at 7:00 p.m, as well as another rally in front of the Courthouse on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. Local activists also plan to attend the Ft. Worth City Council meeting on July 14.
Ft. Worth Mayor Asks For Federal Review Of Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
July 3rd, 2009
While the Ft. Worth Fort Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission continue their own internal investigations into Sunday morning's raid on the Rainbow Lounge, Ft. Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief has asked acting U.S. Attorney James Jacks to independently review those investigations once they are completed.
Moncrief said, "I have confidence that Chief (Jeffrey) Halstead is leading a thorough and professional investigation," but he wants to make sure that the department "has thoroughly and impartially carried out its obligation to all the citizens of Fort Worth." He also encouraged the TABC to do the same. City spokesman Jason Lammers reiterated that the mayor's action should not be taken as a sign of a lack of confidence on the police department's ability to conduct fair investigation.
FWPD Suspends Operations With State Agents After Rainbow Lounge Raid
Jim Burroway
July 2nd, 2009
The Ft. Worth Police Department is now trying to disentangle themselves from the mess they created when FWPD officers joined agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on their Sunday morning raid of the Rainbow Lounge. Already, Ft. Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead has announced that Chad Gibson was injured with a severe head injury while in TABC custody. In fact, he was adamant that "They were not my employees," even though a photo taken while Gibson was being handcuffed appears to show a Ft. Worth Police officer with three other officers holding Gibson down while he was being handcuffed. Now we learn that FWPD has sent out a press release announcing that it has suspended all operations with the TABC until the department gains a "better understanding" of the events surrounding the raid.
As I pointed out, the whole program of arresting individuals for Public Intoxication is a complete mess, as well as an open invitation for unchecked abuse with no accountability. It looks like FWPD is starting to see it the same way:
In an effort to establish 'clearly defined roles and responsibilities' of each organization, the chief will conduct meetings with TABC officials in the coming weeks. Halstead said the intent is to better serve the community in conducting inspections. FWPD is also taking steps to ensure that multiculturalism training is provided to all police employees, specifically toward the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.


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'New Moon' sinks fangs deeper into box office
(Reporting and video by Marc Price)
Vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took the top spot at North American box offices for the second straight weekend, sinking its fangs into ticket sales and drawing out $66 million over the 5-day U.S. Thanksgiving holiday ($42.5 million for the three days). It's two-week total in the U.S. and Canada now stands at just under $231 million. Add to that an international haul of $243, and global sales hit $474 million.
Perhaps in this season of swine flu we have a new virus, "New Moon Flu," which mostly women seem to get. It turns them into zombies (no disrespect, but it seemed appropriate when talking about movies with monsters) who then march into theaters.
But there are more films with broad appeal in theaters. Football movie "The Blind Side" and disaster flick "2012″ held up well to land at No. 2 and No. 3 on box office charts, respectively. You can read our box office report here.
Of new movies, Disney comedy "Old Dogs," starring John Travolta and Robin Williams, was No. 4 which was likely a disappointment given the star power of Travolta and Williams. But those guys are getting up there and younger movie fans seem more tuned-in to the youthful stars of "New Moon" — Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (pictured above). That said, there's a young star in "Old Dogs," too, Seth Green. He's featured prominently on the movie's poster. (Maybe they should've given him some fangs).
Vampires + romance = box office love
(Reporting and video by Marc Price)
Since when did girls start liking guys that stay up all hours at night — drinking? Blood, no less. Since when? Since always. And if a vamp knows how to bite more than her neck, all the better.
Vampire flicks have come a long way since Bella Lugosi, and while we're a little young to have seen Lugosi in theaters, we do remember Jim Carrey and Lauren Hutton in "Once Bitten" (Today, that would be titled "Cougar Vampire"). We remember "An American Werewolf in London" and "Teen Wolf" — we're allowed to mention werewolves given "New Moon" and its pack. And we can say, the beasts are doing far better today romancing the gals.
Fans seek midnight romance under light of "New Moon"
Fans lined up Thursday night at movie theaters to be among the first to get bitten by the "New Moon" phenomenon, the sequel to last year's "Twilight." The vampire romance movie ended up setting a box office record of $26.3 million for those midnight screenings by drawing fans like the ones profiled in our Fan Fare video below.
Who will go to "New Moon?" Lots of teen girls, for sure, but also moms who are into the story, young women and the men they drag along on dates. Those groups are expected to snap up tickets to the tune of about $100 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices this weekend. That's a lot of howling at the "New Moon."
"Harry Potter" works like magic at box offices
With the latest Harry Potter movie opening across North America tomorrow, "The Half-Blood Prince" is already — and perhaps expectedly — among the hottest-selling movie tickets of the year.
From Alaska to Florida, 2,500 midnight showtimes of "The Half-Blood Prince" have sold out, according to Fandango, a top movie and entertainment online ticket seller.
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A Hot New Moon
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee
As Bella and Edward move ahead, Hot Topic is all set to move with them.
After cashing in on Twilight's success, Hot Topic has snapped up an exclusive deal for New Moon, the much awaited movie sequel to the star-crossed vampire romance.
And in good time too.
Priced at $22, the New Moon T-shirts might just be Hot Topic's trump card for the season, and it looks like the retailer is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to promoting them.
Ads for the T-shirts hold top spots on its website. The company has also been sending out promotional emails to leverage interest in the items, available months ahead of the movie's Nov. 20 release.
Pali Research analyst Amy Noblin received one such mailer, and says this unexpected arrival could benefit June sales results for the company.
Hot Topic had boasted of a solid performance for months on end, but forecast a second-quarter loss, saying fewer people visited its stores after Easter.
The usually fashion-savvy company seems to have run into some trouble inventory-wise — its neon-bright jeans aren't selling too well, and its super-successful Twilight merchandise lost some sheen over the months.
"New Moon" clip coming to MTV Movie Awards
As if the appearance of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart wasn't enough, "Twilight" fans just got another reason to watch the MTV Movie Awards at the end of the month.
Pattinson, Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be on hand to present the first clip from the vampire series' highly-anticipated sequel "New Moon" on the awards show broadcast live on MTV on May 31.
Salon owner saves next "Twilight" movie from the light
A beauty salon owner in St. Louis, Missouri, has helped filmmakers behind the upcoming vampire romance "New Moon" avert a fiasco by returning a script for the film, a sequel to last year's blockbuster hit "Twilight," a source close to the studio behind the movie said on Tuesday.
Casey Ray reportedly found the script in the rubbish bin. But rather than sell it to a celebrity news outlet thirsty to suck out details on independent studio Summit Entertainment's "New Moon," Ray gave the script back to the filmmakers and in exchange, she will get a pair of tickets to the premiere of the movie, which opens on Nov. 20, a sources close to the stduio behind the movie said.
"Twilight" idol Pattinson says he's a "paranoid wreck"
Change isn't always good.
Especially if you're Robert Pattinson, the former model who has catapulted to teen idol status courtesy of blockbuster vampire movie "Twilight."
Pattinson, now filming the sequel "New Moon", says his sudden fame has made him a "paranoid wreck" in terms of his friendships.
Robert Pattinson's love affair with his old ride
When 22-year-old actor Robert Pattinson emerged as a big star last year for playing an alluring vampire in "Twilight," he still drove an old beat-up BMW.
But he has now has leased a new car and moved on from his 20 year-old convertible BMW, whose dashboard had reportedly once caught fire while Pattinson was driving.
Dakota Fanning to moonlight as a "Twilight" vampire
"Twilight" is about to get some more star power. Dakota Fanning, the 15-year-old actress from "The Secret Life of Bees," is close to signing a deal to star in "New Moon," the next installment in the wildly popular "Twilight" vampire romance franchise, a source close to the deal, who declined to be named, said on Monday.
Fanning in 2002 became the youngest actor ever nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for her role in the movie "I Am Sam," in which she played the daughter of an intellectually disabled man.

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2012 Florida State Baseball
Maine at #8 Florida State (Game 1)
Mar 04, 2012 at Tallahassee, FL (Dick Howser)
Score by Innings R H E
Maine............... 000 002 0 - 2 8 6
Florida State....... 060 624 X - 18 17 0
Umpires - HP: Dave Bisceglio 1B: Mark Humphreys 3B: Doug Lee
Start: 12:05 pm Time: 2:29 Attendance: 4437
Weather: 57 Sunny; Winds NW 18 mph
GIBBS faced 4 batters in the 4th.
2012 Florida State Baseball
Maine at #8 Florida State (Game 1)
Mar 04, 2012 at Tallahassee, FL (Dick Howser)
Maine starters: 23/cf GAY; 29/lf HEATH; 2/ss FRANSOSO; 34/c PATZALEK; 13/3b
CALBICK; 35/dh WHITTEN; 24/1b J. LEISENHEI; 20/rf DORAN; 30/2b BLACK; 32/p
Florida State starters: 32/3b Johnson, S.; 8/2b Travis, D.; 23/cf Ramsey, J.;
16/1b Boyd, J.; 3/dh Nogowski, J.; 10/ss Gonzalez, J.; 53/lf Brizuela, J.; 9/c
McGee, S.; 18/rf Miller, S.; 17/p Compton, M.;
Maine 1st - GAY singled up the middle. HEATH
grounded out to c, SAC, bunt; GAY advanced to second. FRANSOSO grounded out to
2b; GAY advanced to third. PATZALEK struck out looking. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0
errors, 1 LOB.
Florida State 1st - Johnson, S. struck out looking.
Travis, D. fouled out to rf. Ramsey, J. singled to second base. Boyd, J.
singled through the left side; Ramsey, J. advanced to third. Nogowski, J.
struck out swinging. 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Maine 2nd - CALBICK walked. WHITTEN struck out
swinging. J. LEISENHEI flied out to rf. DORAN singled through the left side;
CALBICK advanced to second. BLACK flied out to rf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0
errors, 2 LOB.
Florida State 2nd - Gonzalez, J. doubled to pitcher.
Brizuela, J. out at first p to 2b, SAC, bunt; Gonzalez, J. advanced to third.
McGee, S. doubled to left field, RBI; Gonzalez, J. scored. Miller, S. doubled
down the lf line, RBI; McGee, S. scored. Johnson, S. walked. Johnson, S. stole
second, advanced to third on the error; Miller, S. stole third, scored on a
throwing error by c. Travis, D. singled to third base, RBI; Johnson, S. scored.
Travis, D. stole second. Ramsey, J. tripled to right field, RBI; Travis, D.
scored. Boyd, J. flied out to cf, SF, RBI; Ramsey, J. scored. Nogowski, J.
singled to third base. Gonzalez, J. struck out swinging. 6 runs, 6 hits,
1 error, 1 LOB.
Maine 3rd - GAY grounded out to ss. HEATH grounded
out to ss. FRANSOSO flied out to lf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0
Florida State 3rd - Brizuela, J. grounded out to 1b
unassisted. McGee, S. hit by pitch. Miller, S. flied out to cf. McGee, S. out
at second c to ss, caught stealing. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0
Maine 4th - PATZALEK grounded out to 3b. CALBICK
flied out to cf. WHITTEN struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0
Florida State 4th - Johnson, S. singled through the
right side. Travis, D. doubled down the lf line, advanced to third on a
throwing error by ss, RBI; Johnson, S. scored. Ramsey, J. walked; Travis, D.
scored on a wild pitch. HEATH to rf. BALZANO to lf for DORAN. Ramsey, J.
advanced to second on a wild pitch. Boyd, J. singled to pitcher; Ramsey, J.
advanced to third. VOISINE to p for GIBBS. Nogowski, J. walked; Boyd, J.
advanced to second. Gonzalez, J. doubled to left field, 2 RBI; Nogowski, J.
advanced to third; Boyd, J. scored; Ramsey, J. scored. Brizuela, J. popped up
to 3b. McGee, S. hit by pitch. Miller, S. struck out swinging. Johnson, S.
singled through the left side, 2 RBI; McGee, S. advanced to third; Gonzalez, J.
scored; Nogowski, J. scored. Travis, D. struck out looking. 6 runs, 5
hits, 1 error, 2 LOB.
Maine 5th - J. LEISENHEI grounded out to 2b. BALZANO
out at first 1b to p. BLACK singled through the right side. GAY flied out to
cf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
Florida State 5th - CONNOLLY to c for PATZALEK.
Ramsey, J. doubled to right field. Boyd, J. doubled down the lf line, RBI;
Ramsey, J. scored. Nogowski, J. flied out to cf; Boyd, J. advanced to third.
Alfonzo, G. pinch hit for Gonzalez, J.. Alfonzo, G. reached on a fielding error
by ss, RBI; Boyd, J. scored. Brizuela, J. reached on a fielder's choice to
second base; Alfonzo, G. out at second 2b to ss. Howard, L. pinch hit for
McGee, S.. Howard, L. struck out swinging. 2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1
Maine 6th - O'Brien, S. to lf for Johnson, S..
Holland, J. to 2b for Travis, D.. Alfonzo, G. to ss. Spradling, S to rf for
Ramsey, J.. Brizuela, J. to 3b. Delph, J. to cf for Miller, S.. Howard, L. to
c. HEATH lined out to lf. FRANSOSO doubled to right center. CONNOLLY walked.
CALBICK doubled down the rf line, RBI; CONNOLLY advanced to third; FRANSOSO
scored. WHITTEN walked. Holtmann, B. to p for Compton, M.. J. LEISENHEI reached
on a fielder's choice to first base, RBI; WHITTEN out at second 1b to ss;
CALBICK advanced to third; CONNOLLY scored. I. LEISENHEI pinch hit for BALZANO.
I. LEISENHEI grounded out to 3b. 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Florida State 6th - I. LEISENHEI to lf. PUPO to p
for VOISINE. Delph, J. grounded out to 1b unassisted. O'Brien, S. walked.
Holland, J. singled to left field; O'Brien, S. advanced to second. Spradling, S
hit by pitch; Holland, J. advanced to second; O'Brien, S. advanced to third.
Boyd, J. singled to right field, RBI; Spradling, S advanced to second; Holland,
J. advanced to third; O'Brien, S. scored. Nogowski, J. reached on a fielding
error by ss, advanced to second on the error, RBI; Boyd, J. advanced to second,
advanced to third on the error; Spradling, S advanced to third, scored on a
throwing error by ss, unearned; Holland, J. scored. Alfonzo, G. reached on a
fielding error by 2b; Boyd, J. scored, unearned. Brizuela, J. walked; Alfonzo,
G. advanced to second; Nogowski, J. advanced to third. Howard, L. grounded into
double play 3b to c to 1b; Brizuela, J. advanced to second; Alfonzo, G.
advanced to third; Nogowski, J. out on the play. 4 runs, 2 hits, 3
errors, 2 LOB.
Maine 7th - Holtmann, B. to p for Boyd, J..
Nogowski, J. to 1b. / for Holtmann, B.. BLACK singled to center field. GAY
singled to third base; BLACK advanced to second. HEATH lined out to lf.
FRANSOSO popped up to ss. CONNOLLY singled to shortstop; GAY advanced to
second; BLACK advanced to third. CALBICK grounded out to p. 0 runs, 3
hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB.


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April 23, 2014 - At Ohio State, an ordinary day can turn into something extraordinary. It's a unique experience – a "Buckeye moment."
Sustainability solutions tested daily at Ohio State
April 15, 2014 - Green is another color celebrated at Ohio State on a daily basis, and this Earth Day the university is being recognized for its sustainability efforts. Ohio State is a finalist for the 2014 Second Nature Climate Leadership Award, which recognizes innovation and leadership for sustainability, climate mitigation and adaptation.
A season of cartoon art at Ohio State
March 20, 2014 - Ohio State is home to the world's largest collection of comic strip art — and the expert curators who can put it into context.
Aaron Craft timeline
March 12, 2014 - Over the last four years, Aaron Craft has given his all. This Ohio native son has shown grit on the basketball court, drive in the classroom, and compassion through community service. Here is a closer look at the backstory of Ohio State's beloved No. 4.
Ohio State, EWI team up with University of Michigan for high-tech materials, job creation
February 25, 2014 - What brings Buckeyes and Wolverines together? The promise of high-tech innovation and jobs.
Buckeye love is in the air
February 13, 2014 - In February, Buckeyes share their love. We asked students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to share their Ohio State love stories using #BuckeyeLove. Scroll through our Storify to read highlights from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
February 03, 2014 - Congrats to Buckeye Olympians including Natalie Spooner, who helped Canada win gold.
A warm Buckeye welcome
January 31, 2014 - On January 30, Ohio State announced Dr. Michael Drake as the university's 15th president. The university community gave the president-designate and his wife, Brenda, a warm welcome--on campus and on the Web. Scroll through our Storify to see social media highlights.
Welcome, Dr. Michael Drake!
January 30, 2014 - On January 30th, 2014, Ohio State announced its 15th president: Michael Drake.
Player of the century
December 27, 2013 - Congratulations to Buckeye Archie Griffin, recently named the Rose Bowl's All-Century Player.
Jumping In
December 02, 2013 - Tori Boggs is a nine-time world champ in jump roping. Her top priority? Her academic career at Ohio State, where she's an Honors Collegium student on full scholarship.
Go Bucks! Beat Michigan!
November 21, 2013 - On Nov. 30, the Buckeyes take on the Wolverines at Ann Arbor--the 110th occasion of a game that's recognized as one of the greatest sports rivalries of all time. Use our interactive timeline to take a look back at The Game, from its humble 1901 inception in Columbus to the 1950 Snow Bowl to the Urban Era.
Time and change
October 16, 2013 - "Time and change will surely show. How firm thy friendship O-hi-o." - Carmen Ohio. See Ohio State through the years, with imagery courtesy of University Archives.
Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2013
October 09, 2013 - As Ohio State celebrates Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, find out why Betty Schoenbaum, Class of 1939, is still "so thrilled that I'm part of Ohio State."
Brutus through the years
September 24, 2013 - The seasons pass, the years will roll, and Brutus will transform. See how he became the mascot Buckeyes know and love.
The highest-tech band in the land
September 23, 2013 - The Ohio State Marching Band is going green by using iPads to learn halftime patterns and music--and saving some money in the process.
As seen on TV
September 11, 2013 - Ohio State's game-day TV spot shines a spotlight on the student experience.
Finding Your Way
August 12, 2013 - You never forget your first day at Ohio State. Just ask one of our 500,000-plus living alumni. Their stories are different, but they repeat a two-word mantra: get involved. Read on to find out how five alumni became Buckeyes.
A world-class leader for a university on the rise
July 19, 2013 - Ohio State is seeking a world-class leader to be our fifteenth president. Find out about our presidential search and offer your comments and suggestions.
Pelotonia 13
July 19, 2013 - $49.5 million. That's what Pelotonia riders have raised since 2009 for innovative cancer research—and each dollar goes directly to research at Ohio State.
Spring Commencement 2013
May 06, 2013 - Congrats, Buckeye alumni!
Pay it forward
April 21, 2013 - From dancing for a cure to alternative break programs, Ohio State students are big on service.
President Gee's faculty address 2.0
April 15, 2013
Spring at Ohio State
April 14, 2013 - From the first days of Oval Beach to Spring Commencement, spring is a great time to be a Buckeye. (Photos: University Communications and Image of the Day.)
Ohio State joins immigration reform conversation
April 04, 2013 - Ohio State is a 21st-century melting pot for new ideas and perspectives--and national policy leaders are taking notice. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Seth Harris recently came to campus for a conversation on immigration reform.
Congrats to the Class of 2013!
April 01, 2013 - Ohio State grads are ready to change the world. They're tackling the world's biggest challenges and committing themselves to service, locally and globally--all while remembering their Buckeye roots.
Spring game: Go Bucks, in Cincy!
March 21, 2013 - The Buckeyes hit the road for the spring game, April 13 in Paul Brown Stadium.
Buckeye Madness
March 01, 2013 - Best of luck to the Buckeyes as they head into March Madness!
Brave Buckeyes
February 26, 2013 - Congratulations to Ohio State alumni who worked on the Oscar-winning Brave! Steve May, chief technology officer at Pixar, is one of several Buckeyes who worked on the film, the Best Animated Feature.
The Lost Boys of Sudan
January 02, 2013 - Once Lost Boys of Sudan, Bol Aweng and Jok Dau are now proud Ohio State alumni, working with fellow Buckeyes to save children in their homeland.
"Pay it forward"
January 01, 2013 - "You can never pay back, so you should always try to pay forward." -- Coach Woody Hayes
"Summer's heat or winter's cold"
January 01, 2013 - Buckeyes know the line from Carmen Ohio: "Summer's heat or winter's cold." Enjoy a look at Ohio State's campus in winter. (Photos: University Communications and Image of the Day.)
Undefeated! O-H!
November 24, 2012 - Thanks, Buckeyes and Coach Meyer, for a 12-0 season!
Honoring Veterans
November 07, 2012 - On Veterans Day, Ohio State salutes servicemen and women at home (more than 3,000 on campus) and around the world.
Ohio State kicks off fundraising campaign
October 03, 2012 - But for Ohio State, the university's $2.5 billion fundraising campaign, will take Ohio State from excellence to eminence--using research and innovation to solve major world problems while supporting students and faculty on a world-class campus.
President Gee's State Tour
September 03, 2012 - Each summer, President E. Gordon Gee travels Ohio, meeting everyone from future Buckeyes to alumni who are making the state a better place.
High Energy
September 01, 2012 - This year's first fall TV spot, which airs during Ohio State football games, focuses on energy research—part of a major university push toward a more sustainable future.
Scarlet and Gray Legacy
August 26, 2012 - When Coach Urban Meyer steps into the Shoe to coach his first game, he'll join a long line of Buckeye football coaches.
Summer Commencement
August 13, 2012 - Congratulations, graduates!
Pelotonia 2012
August 04, 2012 - Since 2009, Pelotonia riders have raised $25 million for cancer research. Every penny goes directly to innovative cancer research at Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Ohio State, Cleveland Clinic give patients longer, better lives
July 25, 2012 - Longer, better lives for patients. That's the goal of a new partnership between Ohio State and Cleveland Clinic.
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Rising Stars
May 30, 2012 - Outstanding Ohio State students have won prestigious awards, grants, and scholarships—bravo! It's recognition that proves they're in the big leagues.
African American Heritage Festival
April 29, 2012 - Ohio State's African American Heritage Festival has been a spring quarter tradition for 34 years.
African American Heritage Festival 2012
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President Obama Visits Ohio State
March 23, 2012 - On March 22, President Obama visited Ohio State's Center for Automotive Research, where he met students working on alternative energy.
Winter Commencement
March 18, 2012 - Congratulations, graduates!
Celebrating John Glenn
February 02, 2012 - Ohio State honors an extraordinary Ohioan on the 50th anniversary of his historic flight.
The Big Ideas
January 01, 2012 - Whether it's finding cancer early enough to save lives or revamping the way we think of "old folks' homes," seven Ohio State faculty members shared ideas to change the world.
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John Conner - #32 - RB
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|2010, 5th round, 8th pick by Jets
Vikings-Eagles Week 16 game flexed
The Week 16 Vikings-Eagles game has been flexed to the Sunday-night prime-time slot.
Steelers return two picks for TDs in win over Bengals
Troy Polamalu and LaMarr Woodley returned interceptions by Carson Palmer for Pittsburgh's only touchdowns and the Steelers sent Cincinnati to a franchise record-tying 10th consecutive defeat, winning 23-7 on Sunday.
Bengals have broad range of roster issues to address
The Bengals had a clear primary need entering last offseason: bolstering their pass-catching corps for QB Carson Palmer. This offseason, they have a plethora of areas that might have to be addressed.
Bengals place CB Murray on I.R.
The Bengals placed CB Rico Murray on injured reserve because of an ankle injury suffered in Wednesday's practice. They signed FB Chris Pressley from the practice squad to take Murray's spot.
Bengals put CB Ghee on I.R., promote LB Rey
The Bengals promoted rookie LB Vincent Rey from their practice squad and placed rookie CB Brandon Ghee on injured reserve.
Late TD rallies Saints over Bengals
Drew Brees passed Archie Manning as the Saints' all-time leading passer Sunday, then rallied New Orleans to its fifth straight win, 34-30 over the Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals LB Jones has uncertain future after 2010
Playing in the final year of his contract, Bengals MLB Dhani Jones doesn't expect to know his future until the labor uncertainty is resolved, his agent says, according to AFC North Whispers.
OT Collins among Bengals reserves who could get longer look
Some of the intrigue surrounding the Bengals in the final weeks concerns backups who could get a longer look as the season winds to a close.
Bengals make DE switch
DE Victor Adeyanju, who has spent time Bengals' roster this season, was re-signed by the team on Thursday when DE Antwan Odom was placed on injured reserve
2-9 Bengals fail to sell out Paul Brown Stadium
The Bengals-Saints game in Cincinnati will be blacked out on local television because the game is not a sellout.
Bengals sign PK Stitser, cut Pettrey
The Bengals have made another change at placekicker, waiving Aaron Pettrey and signing rookie Clint Stitser.
Wade, Nelson get extended looks from Bengals
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The Ravens will do whatever it takes to re-sign DT Haloti Ngata, even if it means slapping the franchise tag on him. Here is our exclusive team-by-team list of AFC North players likely to become free agents in March.
Jets beat Bengals 26-10 with big plays
Brad Smith's two long touchdown plays have lifted the New York Jets past the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-10 Thursday night to keep the Jets tied atop the AFC East.
Palmer a game-time decision for Bengals
The Bengals will make a game-time decision on QB Carson Palmer's availability for their Thursday-night game against the Jets.
The Terminator has been terminated. New York Jets fullback John Conner, whose nickname came from one of the main characters from the popular Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, has been waived by the team with an injury settlement Wednesday. Conner, the Jets' fifth-round draft pick in 2010, has been dealing with knee and hamstring injuries all season.||||||| Coach Rex Ryan says the Jets made the move because they needed the roster spot, adding that Conner could potentially be back. Recently signed fullback Lex Hilliard has also done a nice job filling in for Conner, helping Shonn Greene rush for a career-high 161 yards Sunday against Indianapolis. The Jets signed linebacker Marcus Dowtin, an undrafted free agent from North Alabama, from the practice squad to take Conner's roster spot.
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Spalted Maple coin box with walnut supports for my grandson
-- Roger M, Aiken, SC
5 comments so far
#1 posted 704 days ago
What size? Love the look. Could be used for lots of different applications.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
#2 posted 703 days ago
Size is about 12 inches wide, 5 and 1/2 inches deep, and 6 and 1/2 inches high.
-- Roger M, Aiken, SC
#3 posted 703 days ago
Very well executed. Your grandson should cherish it forever.
-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com
#4 posted 703 days ago
Roger, I like your design here. The support is a special touch. Making stuff for grandchildren is a joy. That is an amazing grain in the table it is sitting on.
FYI you can edit your post at any time should you want to. I would love to see more pictures of how you get into the box for the coins, and I have some questions.
What stain and finish did you use?
Are the splines walnut?
How are the supports attached to the box?
Did you see this box by Daiku? It uses some similar concepts. Link Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
#5 posted 703 days ago
Another gem Roger. Love the crisp miters and the walnut splines. What did you finish it with? Hey Roger, did you build that tiger maple table the box is on?
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UNDATED (AP) — Top-ranked Kentucky puts its 27-1 record on the line this afternoon against SEC rival Vanderbilt. The Wildcats are 13-0 in conference play, while the Commodores are 9-4 in the SEC and 20-8 overall. Fourth-ranked Kansas can secure at least a share of an unprecedented eighth straight Big 12 regular-season title when it takes on No. 3 Missouri.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NBA continues its All-Star weekend with the skills competition tonight in Orlando. Players will be vying for bragging rights in the three-point shootout, the skills challenge and the slam dunk contest. The All-Star game is Sunday.
UNDATED (AP) — Today's NHL matinee schedule begins with the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will try to make up ground on the Atlantic Division-leading New York Rangers. St. Louis is just four points behind Western Conference-leading Detroit heading into the Blues' game at Winnipeg. The other day game has the Edmonton Oilers at Phoenix, where the Coyotes look to take another step toward securing a playoff berth.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick will start from the pole for today's Nationwide Series race at Daytona. Patrick finished ahead of reigning Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne in yesterday's qualifying to become the first woman to secure the top qualifying spot in NASCAR's second-tier series since Shawna Robinson at Atlanta nearly 18 years ago.
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — It's down to the quarterfinals at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. Peter Hanson and Mark Wilson will be the first to tee off before Matt Kuchar faces fellow American Hunter Mahan (MAY'-han). Rory McIlroy and Bae Sang-moon will compete in the third match and Lee Westwood will go against Martin Laird.


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Earlier this week I was selected to be one of the chaperone's for my son's class field trip. This wasn't your average field trip where the kids are out having fun exploring the sights of our city, but rather a service trip to educate the children on social justice.
Like every parent, I want my children to have respect for all people, regardless of age, ability or status. When I heard that my son would be visiting to spread some Easter joy with the residents of the assisted living community, I was thrilled to be a part of it. As I've shared previously, my boys are at an age where their leads to them saying things that may be hurtful or disrespectful. I knew this field trip would be a great way to teach my son compassion for the elderly.
Upon arrival to , we were greeted by many excited residents. The agenda for the morning consisted of the children performing a short musical program, followed by an Easter egg hunt and then finally the children coloring a picture with the residents. As one of the chaperones, I was on "crayon holding duty" for the students while they performed for the residents.
During the performance, one of the residents came over to me and took the crayons right out of my hands. She thought I was one of the teachers and she scolded me saying that "the children need to have fun today and not worry about school work." How sweet was this lady? Little did she know that the crayons would be for "fun" in just a few short minutes.
As much as the children were excited to show off their singing and coloring talents, the residents were equally excited to show off their egg hiding skills. They had prepared the Easter egg hunt for the children, and it was obvious they took great joy in hiding all of the eggs themselves.
One of the residents who I'll call "Bob" was a professional magician in his glory days. He spent the majority of the coloring and social time demonstrating and teaching the children all of his magic tricks. To say he was the life of the party would be an understatement. He was certainly sharing his joy and excitement with all of the students.
That's when it hit me, the residents at Park Place were really touched by our visit. They are in a place in their life where they probably won't be hiding eggs for their grandchildren or great-grandchildren this Easter. This was their chance to share Easter joy with the children. All along I thought we would be the ones bringing Easter joy to them, when actually the residents had so much joy and excitement to share with the children, too.
While the purpose of the field trip was to educate on social justice and put teaching into action, I would have to say that there was quite a bit of fun had as well. When I asked my son what his favorite part of the field trip was, he told me that it was learning the "cool magic tricks from Bob." In my book, I'd say that the trip was a success!
My son learned from "Bob" that no matter what age a person is, there is always something to learn from our elderly and we must respect the life and dignity of every human person. I even learned a thing or two myself. Seeing the residents made me realize I need to savor these moments with my children because time is flying and they are growing up really fast. The other thing I learned is that Park Place is really nice, and if my boys ever have to move me into a Senior Living Community someday I'd be happy there!
Lastly, I want to wish all of you and your families a very happy and blessed Easter Holiday.


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The Environmental Education Association of Washington (EEAW) is Washington's professional association for environmental and sustainability educators and stakeholders. In 2005, the Governor's Council on Environmental Education asked the EEAW to lead the environmental education comprehensive planning process, which evolved into the E3 Washington initiative.
"E3" stands for education, environment, and economy.
EEAW is dedicated to increasing the awareness and quality of, and support for, environmental and sustainability education in the state of Washington. Donations to EEAW also support the E3 Network.
EEAW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education .


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The price has been reduced at 189 Seekonk St. in Norfolk, according to AOL Real Estate. The price for the four bedroom, three bathroom single family home is now $359,900.
The listing for the property is by Hammond Real Estate, 781-784-6771.
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Shirley Ann Slate
Shirley Ann Slate, 76, of 430 Hemlock Hill Road, Boone, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.
Mrs. Slate was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Herbert and Faye Schoolcraft Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Boone.
Mrs. Slate is survived by her husband, Frank Slate of the home; three sons, Richard Blitch and his wife, Angie, of Carson, Calif., Frank Slate Jr. and his wife, Martha, of Wake Forest, Brian Slate and his wife, Margaret, of Pataskala, Ohio; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Slate will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state at the chapel from 2 to 3 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Chuck Bristol. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at Hampton Funeral Service.
Online condolences for the Slate family may be expressed at http://www.hamptonfuneralnc.com.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.


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Pause & Play will showcase a range of work specially created for Pause Fest 2011, Melbourne's first digital festival.
The session includes Pause Animated, a collection of animations by international artists such as Murat Pak, Ronaldo Tozzi, Breeder, Ian Clemmer, Mirari&Co, Dima Grubin, Bestia, Sander Van Dijk and Hi Organic, and Pause Cribs, short behind-the-scenes videos from leading motion studios including Leviathan, Director Kobayashi, Physalia, FutureDeluxe, Stupid Studio, Big Boom, Lumbre and DMCI.
The session will also include a special compilation by IdN, one of the design industry's most respected magazines, who have chosen their top picks of 2011.


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PhD Programme in Plant Pathology
Program Objectives
The objectives of advanced (PhD) postgraduate training in Plant Pathology are:
- To produce highly qualified and competent graduates having strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills for undertaking training, conducting state of the art research, providing extension and services to community in Plant Pathology,
- To conduct state-of – the art research in Plant Pathology,
- To generate base-line data, scientific knowledge and advanced technologies in different fields of Plant Pathology that would help for modern plant disease management of the community and the country through problem oriented and demand driven national priority research work.
- To develop plant disease management technologies.
Admission Requirements
The candidate applying for PhD in Plant Pathology should fulfill the following criteria:
- need to have completed academic requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Agricultural Entomology, Weed Science, Crop Protection, Horticultural Sciences, Plant/Crop Sciences, Forestry, Biology or other related fields from accredited higher learning institutions.
- should have at least one year of work experience in teaching, research, development, and extension institutions,
- must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation preferably from the applicant's employers and earlier supervisors/ advisors or instructors,
- should produce letter indicating sponsorship for his/her research work, and
- must successfully pass both oral and written entrance examinations.
- A PhD candidate with MSc other than Plant Pathology and be deficient in certain courses may be required to take additional postgraduate courses in the field of specialization.
Graduate Profile
Up on completion of the program the graduates are expected to acquire in-depth academic knowledge and detailed practical skills required to:
- engage in teaching, research and community outreach activities in the field of Plant Pathology at various levels (universities, colleges, government and non-government organizations, public and private sectors, etc),
- work as professionals in large-scale farms, research institutes and other governmental and non-governmental organizations,
- advise decision/policy makers in formulating agricultural policies related to plant protection of the country, and able to work with plant protection companies.
- generate basic and applied technologies in epidemiology, disease forecast with the expert and system analyses and models that would help to monitor and manage plant disease outbreaks on sensitive/ important crops (flowers, fruits and vegetables) at pre- and post-harvest stages through research, extension and services,
- analyze the existing and indigenous knowledge of farmers on disease management practices, and integrate with the principles and practices of integrated disease management (IDM) in particular and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in general.
- able to develop communication and team work through group work and presentations
- capable to develop and secure, coordinate and undertake funded projects
- write and publish scientific articles
- able to develop appropriate plant disease management technologies.
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that AT&T is considering an expansion into the European market, as part of a potentially risky attempt to gain a competitive advantage overseas. Sources close to the company told the Journal that discussions about a possible acquisition of a European carrier are still in their nascent phase, and that a deal could be announced before the end of the year, if it happens at all.
Those in favor of a shift to Europe argue that AT&T would be able to quickly upgrade network technology and introduce more profitable pricing schemes, giving it more room for growth than it currently has in the US. European carriers have been slow to roll out 4G networks, and still largely rely on text and voice call fees, rather than the data-centric plans most US providers have introduced. The risk, however, is that AT&T would have to contend with a more competitive market, while operating within an entirely different set of industry regulations.
It's not clear if AT&T's executives have already entered discussions about acquiring a European carrier, but the Journal's sources say Dutch company Royal KPN NV and the UK's Everything Everywhere "are on AT&T's radar." The provider has also singled out Germany as a potential market, sources said.
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