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[JURIST] The Iranian Judiciary [official website] detained a number of people on suspicion of election violations Saturday, a day after Iran's presidential election and six days before the top two candidates face each other in a runoff vote. President Bush has criticized the Iranian presidential elections as undemocratic [BBC report], joining multiple human rights organizations concerned over the exclusion of all but two reformist candidates [JURIST report]. Candidates themselves alleged improprieties in Friday's original vote [BBC report], which resulted in a surprisingly close second-place finish for conservative Tehran mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [Wikipedia profile] behind moderate cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani [Wikipedia profile]. Iranmania News has more.
[JURIST] The Sudanese leadership in Khartoum signed an accord Saturday with the National Democratic Alliance [official website, in English and Arabic], a group of 13 opposition parties. The agreement, hailed by Sudanese President Omar Hasan Ahmad al-Bashir [Wikipedia profile] as the "backbone of Sudanese unity", offers concessions to northern groups traditionally opposed to al-Bashir's regime. The agreement comes only days after the commencement of a domestic tribunal on war crimes [JURIST report] related to massive violence in the Darfur region [JURIST news archive]. Aljazeera has more.
[JURIST] Prisoners released from the US detention facility at Guantanamo Bay [JURIST news archive] and returned to their home countries should be closely monitored to prevent their torture at the hands of their governments, according to a group of lawyers, activists, and family members speaking Saturday. A statement issued jointly with Amnesty International [official website] called on the United States to work with the home countries of detainees (especially those in the Middle East) on disclosing the names of released prisoners as well as ensuring their access to lawyers and the Red Cross. This concern for ex-detainees' safety echoes the rationale behind a recent Bush administration decision to delay the repatriation of some detainees [JURIST report]. Reuters has more.
[JURIST] Thirteen refugees being held in immigration detention centers in Australia inflicted wounds upon themselves Saturday, protesting recent reforms in Australia's immigration policies [JURIST report] that stop short of freeing all "unauthorised arrivals" currently imprisoned in refugee camps. The Australian Immigration Department [official website] confirmed that one woman had attempted suicide and a dozen men cut themselves on razor wire surrounding the Villawood Detention Center in Sydney, but none of the 13 have died. Anti-detention advocacy groups such as the Refugee Council [official website] have criticized Australia's immigration policy as unduly restrictive, granting only 15% of asylum applications in 1998 [statistics page]. The Australian government's Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has already launched an inquiry into the practice of detaining undocumented children. AFP has more. Read a report by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention's Report on its recent visit to Australian detention camps for immigrants here [PDF].
[JURIST] Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack [official profile] announced Friday that he will sign an order on July 4 to restore voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences. The decision will end a system that had disqualified one out of every four black Iowans from voting [Sentencing Project backgrounder, PDF]. In total, the order will reinstate the voting rights of approximately 80,000 ex-felons. Read the Governor's press release and watch recorded video of his press conference. The New York Times has more. The Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law provides background on felony disenfranchisement in all 50 states.
[JURIST] The Palestinian parliament voted Saturday to pass a new law creating an electoral system which will allow districts to choose 50% of the lawmakers with the other 50% coming from a list of national party candidates. The new law has opened the door to reschedule the July 17 parliamentary elections which were postponed [JURIST report] earlier this month by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas [BBC profile]. Abbas' decision seemed to be an attempt to allow his Fateh party [party website in Arabic] time to bolster their power against opposing Islamic Hamas [Wikipedia profile]. AP has more.
[JURIST] CardSystems Solutions, Inc. [corporate website] said Friday that the FBI told them to refrain from releasing any informing regarding a security breach [JURIST report] which potentially exposed over 40 million cardholders to fraud. CardSystems said they first discovered the breach on May 22 [press release] and were surprised by MasterCard's decision to inform its customers in light of the FBI's recommendation. MasterCard [corporate website] released a statement Friday saying that approximately 13.9 million of the cards belonged to its customers and the rest were other brands. AP has more.
[JURIST] Spc. Sean Baker, an ex-US military policeman, has sued the Pentagon alleging that his constitutional rights were violated during an assault by fellow soldiers [JURIST report] in a January 2003 training session that went awry in Guantanamo Bay. Baker voluntarily dressed in an orange jumpsuit and was told to act as an unruly detainee in a training drill that occurred in a separate wing for al-Qaida and Taliban prisoners who had attacked US MPs. He was told that the fellow soldiers knew he was an American, but a beating ensued that has caused him severe brain injuries and he has since been placed on medical leave. None of the soldiers has been disciplined after the Army's Criminal Investigation Division [official website] concluded no one was to blame for the incident. Baker has sued for $15 million and demands a reinstatement to serve in the US Army. The Los Angeles Times has more.
[JURIST] The US Conference of Catholic Bishops [official website] Friday voted to extend a policy to ban abusive priests from working in the church by a margin of 228-4. The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People [policy], originally written in 2002, has prompted the removal of hundreds of clergy accused of abusing children during the last three years. The conference did amend other sections of the charter such as the "watchdog" National Review Board [official website] which will remain under the bishops' oversight and has the potential of including clergy in the future. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) [official website] has criticized the policy and the changes made [statement] saying the Catholic church should not be entrusted to discipline their own. The 5-year extension is expected to receive Vatican approval. AP has more.
[JURIST] UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has spoken out [press release] against the United Nations Reform Act of 2005 [PDF text], passed by the US House of Representatives [JURIST report] on Friday, which will cut 50% of US dues to the organization if the UN does not meet certain reform goals. The UN's 60th General Assembly Summit [agenda] is scheduled to be held in New York this September to discuss changes proposed by the Secretary-General, and Annan said late Friday US withholding of dues would not be a "productive route to achieving reform and it could jeopardize the outcome of the September summit." The Reform bill suggests among other things that funds should be taken from the UN public information office and instead put toward areas such as investigating alleged internal wrongdoing like the Oil-for-Food scandal [JURIST news archive] that has plagued the UN in recent months. The US Mission to the UN [official website] also offers a factsheet on UN reforms supported by the United States [PDF]. AFP has more.
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A stalwart of the Lyon cause since he joined the club from Rennes in 2003, Reveillere's experience should be useful to France this summer.
One of the survivors of the 2010 World Cup finals squad, he may not be first choice for national team boss Laurent Blanc but he offers a wealth of knowledge of the game that means he will act as a reliable back-up.
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1. National Geographic News: "Mars Had Liquid Water in Recent Past, Rover Finds"
Once again, the news is awash in coverage of a new "water on Mars" claim. Does this one stand up to scrutiny?
NASA's Spirit rover has been stuck in a rut (almost literally) for months. It's currently sitting on the edge of a crater, where it became stuck when a wheel sank part-way into soft sand. Since early November, Spirit's handlers have been spinning the rover's wheels to try to drive it out of the trap.
Although Spirit is not yet free, the wheel-spinning hasn't been entirely in vain. At one point, the spinning wheels revealed a layer of "bright, fluffy" soil that was found to be filled with sulfates. Researchers have taken the opportunity to study the soil in more detail.
On earth, sulfates are only known to form in the presence of liquid water, so Spirit's discovery has excited scientists as further evidence of liquid water on Mars. Scientists believe the sulfates may be evidence of volcanic eruptions on Mars, which may have included sulfur-rich steam. Additionally, a layer of calcium sulfate suggests periodic snowfall on Mars—although the timeline given for such snowfall is on the order of hundreds of millions of years.
Creationists are also very interested in evidence of liquid water on Mars, although that interest comes without the usual evolutionary overtones and timelines. So while the findings of Spirit and its sibling rover Opportunity are of great interest to us, we are more skeptical about research driven by evolutionary hopes. For example, BBC News reports a plan to test a mineral found only in Aberdeenshire that "is formed in the presence of water. [S]o if it does occur on the surface of Mars it could provide proof the planet can sustain life," the BBC reports. What evolutionary astrobiologists seem to forget is that while life (as we know it) requires liquid water to exist, liquid water does not require life to exist. Evidence of liquid water on Mars is fascinating, but still leaves evolutionists without an explanation for the accidental origin of life.
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2. PhysOrg: "DNA Study Sheds New Light on Horse Evolution"
Some argue that the horse offers a "textbook example of evolution." But does new research undo that claim?
Both evolutionists and creationists recognize that multiple modern "species" can arise from the same ancestral group. For evolutionists, this is the idea of evolution from a single common ancestor. For creationists, this is the idea of variation within a single created kind.
The difference is that evolutionists are prone to viewing multiple species as part of an evolutionary lineage from older and less evolved to younger, more evolved. In human evolution, for example, Homo erectus is supposedly a more ancient, less evolved hominid form, while Homo sapiens is younger and more highly evolved.
Creationists, on the other hand, see in-kind differences as just that: morphological, genetic, and behavioral differences explained by adaptation to environments and selective forces. Offspring end up with less genetic information than their ancestors, not more.
The difference in these views is apparent when considering the array of modern and fossil horses. Evolutionists have pieced together fossil horses into a lineage of evolution. Creationists consider most of the various horse fossils to simply have unique characteristics, just as different horses today have unique characteristics. According to creationists, modern horses, zebras, and donkeys are all part of the same original created kind, and their differences reflect selective forces at work since the Flood.
Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences helps confirm the creationist view. Scientists recovered DNA from several fossil specimens that belong in taxonomic family Equidae, which includes both modern and extinct horses, zebras, and donkeys. Previously, most scientists believed these extinct equids were evolutionarily distinct from modern species. Instead, the new study shows that the extinct specimens were merely variations of the creatures that exist today. Examples include:
- The Cape zebra, a large, extinct species of zebra from South Africa, was simply a larger variant of the modern Plains zebra, which is now thought to be "highly variable in both coat colour and size."
- A species of donkey thought to have lived in Russia recently appears to be related to fossils of a donkey species thought to be extinct for more than a million years.
- A new species of fossil horse from South America was thought to be "part of an ancient lineage from North America," but genetic testing reveals they are actually in "the modern radiation of equid species."
Thus, across the three major groups of equids, fossil species thought to be considerably different from modern forms are actually quite similar—variations within the kind rather than less and more highly evolved forms. One of the researchers, Alan Cooper of the University of Adelaide's Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, explained, "Overall, the new genetic results suggest that we have under-estimated how much a single species can vary over time and space, and mistakenly assumed more diversity among extinct species of megafauna."
Cooper added, "[A]ncient DNA studies have revealed that the loss of genetic diversity in many surviving species appears to have been extremely severe"—which also confirms the creationist position on kinds losing genetic information over time. He also stated that the research "has important implications for our understanding of human evolution, where a large number of species are currently recognised from a relatively fragmentary fossil record." Might evolutionists one day change the status of our supposed hominid ancestors from "less evolved" to close kin, as creationists have argued?
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3. ScienceNOW: "Feed a Bird, Split a Species"
Are British birders behind the origin of a new blackcap species?
By feeding Sylvia atricapilla (central European blackcaps) during the winter, bird-lovers in Britain may be stimulating the "evolution" of a new bird species, ScienceNOW reports on recent research at the University of Freiburg. While most blackcaps fly southwest for the winter, heading from their native Germany and Austria to Spain, increasing numbers are making the winter trek to Britain instead—lured by the alternative food sources provided by bird lovers.
What's more important from a biological perspective is that the different migratory routes are affecting mating behaviors. Because Britain is closer to central Europe than Spain is, the blackcaps wintering in Britain return home more than a week earlier than the blackcaps that winter in Spain. They begin mating immediately—and since the only other blackcaps around are those that also wintered in Britain, the group has started to be "reproductively isolated" from the blackcaps that winter in Spain.
Evolutionary biologist Martin Schaefer and his colleagues at the University of Freiburg captured blackcaps returning from their winter migrations and compared members of the two groups. The researchers discovered a small but significant genetic difference between the two groups, which they were able to use to correctly identify the migratory route of eighty-five percent of the birds. Furthermore, the scientists found differences in the physical traits of the two groups. The birds that take the shorter route and winter in Britain have rounder wings and narrower beaks, while the birds that take the longer route and winter in Spain have more pointed wings and wider beaks. The more pointed wings would allow faster travel on the longer route, while the wider beaks are better suited for eating olives and other fruits found in Spain.
For now, the two groups are still considered a single species, but the divergence observed by the Freiburg scientists could be the beginning of speciation. In one sense of the word, such speciation would mark "evolution"—change—in the blackcap population, the origin of two species of blackcap out of one. But we must note that neither blackcap population possesses new genetic information that was not present in the original population, and the offspring that might represent the beginnings of new species are still blackcap birds. Rather than illustrating the origin of all species from a single ancestor (as evolutionists might argue), the research better illustrates the speciation of all life-forms from the original created kinds—both after Creation and once the kinds exited the Ark after the Flood.
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4. ScienceNOW: "A Flood, Not a Falls, Refilled the Mediterranean"
Did a massive ancient Flood fill in the Mediterranean Sea?
Geologists studying the Strait of Gibraltar have proposed a variation on an older hypothesis about how the Mediterranean Sea was filled in: a trickle of water from the Atlantic turned into a "gigantic flood" that filled in most of the sea in as little as a few months.
According to some scientists (whose timescale for the flooding is more than five million years ago), the sea had been emptied by evaporation when the Strait of Gibraltar closed up, blocking the inflow of water from the Atlantic Ocean and creating a land bridge between Europe and Africa. But while previous ideas suggested a sudden collapse of the land bridge (resulting in the hypothesized "Gibraltar Falls"), a Spanish team suggests a fast-flowing river carved out the land bridge instead, eventually flooding the sea in a matter of months.
The researchers believe a trickle of water began to erode the land bridge over thousands of years. But the rate of erosion and the water flow increased exponentially, until the inflow of water from the Atlantic Ocean was perhaps one thousand times that of the Amazon River. The team estimates that ninety percent of the sea was filled in as little as a few months' time, raising the level of the Mediterranean Sea by more than 33 feet (10 m) per day while the Strait of Gibraltar deepened by more than a foot (0.4 m) per day.
"As soon as the first trickle of Atlantic water found the way through it, the feedback between erosion and water flow led to [that] enormous discharge in a short period," said geophysicist Daniel Garcia-Castellanos of the Institute of Earth Sciences Jaume Almera in Barcelona.
University of Cambridge geologist Philip Gibbard calls the research "very convincing" and "perfectly reasonable." We agree (though not with the timeline) in that the research illustrates the power of water. Just as a little water over a long time can have a substantial geological impact, so can much water over a short period of time. During the catastrophic events of the Flood year, a potent combination of tectonic, volcanic, and hydrodynamic forces could have reshaped the earth in a short time frame. Even old-earth researchers implicitly agree with the possibility when they posit alternative catastrophic models to explain earth's geologic history.
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5. ScienceDaily: "Social Scientists Build Case for 'Survival of the Kindest'"
Move over, Charles Darwin: researchers at Oregon State University and the University of California–Berkeley want to supplant "survival of the fittest" with "survival of the kindest."
Are humans "wired to be selfish," as evolutionists might say, or are we "evolving to become more compassionate and collaborative in our quest to survive and thrive"? Some social scientists argue for the latter, calling altruism and compassion traits that evolved to help humans succeed.
One of the scientists is Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner, author of Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life. "Because of our very vulnerable offspring, the fundamental task for human survival and gene replication is to take care of others," he said. "Human beings have survived as a species because we have evolved the capacities to care for those in need and to cooperate."
Creationists should not be surprised by the research. After all, evolutionary scientists observe altruistic and compassionate behavior in humans and therefore must explain the source of such behavior—but their Darwinian framework requires that such behavior must be evolutionarily motivated. In other words, non-self-interested behavior must still be reducible to self-interest.
An example is one of the team's latest studies, which showed that a particular version of the oxytocin gene receptor increases one's ability both to correctly read another's emotional state and to avoid getting "stressed out." To explain the variation, the evolutionary researchers have sought to link such behavior to natural selection by arguing that generous people garner more respect and influence. Thus, selfless behaviors are shown to be ultimately selfish.
In another series of studies, the researchers demonstrated that sympathy "is . . . wired into our brains and bodies, and it spreads from one person to another through touch," explained Keltner. Similar effects have been observed in animals, allegedly providing more support for the evolution of kindness.
In contrast to the scientists' efforts to fit kindness into the Darwinian worldview, Christians have no need to "fit" selflessness in. On the contrary, creationists need an explanation for why there is selfish behavior in a world that God deemed "very good" (Genesis 1:31). We have the answer in Genesis 3: because of sin, the perfect world God created—in which selfless behaviors would require no explanation—has been corrupted. Now, true selflessness only comes from above.
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- USA Today covers the results of a troubling new Pew Forum survey. The survey reveals the level of "syncretism" in American Christianity, showing alarmingly little difference between Christian and non-Christian respondents on such beliefs as reincarnation, astrology, and spiritualism. The article quotes Answers in Genesis friend Al Mohler, who says the study is evidence of "rampant confusion" that represents "a failure of the pulpit as much as of the pew to be clear about what is and is not compatible with Christianity and belief in salvation only through Christ."
- The methane found on Mars could not be from meteorites, so it must have a biological (or geological or chemical) source, reports BBC News on research appearing in Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
- Creationists have no inherent (i.e., biblical) reason to stand for or against the existence of dark matter. But as it is, dark matter is largely a speculation driven by big bang beliefs. With that in mind, we pass on this "warning" to be skeptical of possible upcoming news of the "discovery" of dark matter.
- An otherwise interesting article about fascinating observational neuroscience research is tarnished by a cheap shot in the last paragraph: "The internet has dramatically increased . . . the possibilities for interactions and the size of the interacting groups . . . [b]ut there are also greater possibilities for false models, in the shape of deception, propaganda, or genuinely held but dangerously wrong-headed ideas—creationism, the denial of global warming, take your pick."
- Can monkeys manipulate language, as recent research suggests? While the news reminds us of the creatures' intelligence, it seems that the scientists' claims of the monkeys creating new vocabulary is more likely humans simply learning more of the monkeys' pre-existing "vocabulary."
- Bone Digger, a documentary about creationist paleontologist Joe Taylor and the Mt. Blanco Museum, is slated to be released soon. Taylor was a consultant for many paleontology exhibits during the construction of our Creation Museum. You can read more about Taylor in Creationists Need Bones.
- While we often attack many of the ideas of Charles Darwin, two new papers demonstrate his capability for valuable operational science (in contrast to the worldview-driven historical science found in most of The Origin of Species).
- The Manhattan Declaration, which reaffirms fundamental truths of "the sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife, [and] the rights of conscience and religious liberty," has nearly 300,000 signers. Read the full Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience.
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KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) -- Key Largo will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the movie "Key Largo" with a film festival honoring the movie's late star Humphrey Bogart.
Bogart was married to Lauren Bacall, who also starred in the movie. Their son Stephen Bogart is scheduled to headline several events at the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in Key Largo May 2-5, including a May 2 cocktail reception that he will host with film critic Leonard Maltin. The reception will be followed by an outdoor waterfront screening of the movie.
The 1948 movie "Key Largo" told the story of a group of gangsters holed up in a hotel with the hotel owners and others during a ferocious hurricane.
The festival will feature screenings of additional Bogart films and other classics. Cruises will be offered on the original, century-old African Queen, the boat used in the Bogart film of the same name. Registered as a national historic site, the vessel was relaunched in 2012 following a $70,000 restoration.
Stephen Bogart will also host a "Casablanca"-themed Bogart ball May 4 at the Hilton Key Largo Resort with a Moroccan-themed dinner where Maltin will speak about Humphrey Bogart's contribution to the film noir genre. Tickets to the ball are $175 per person.
Tickets to individual screenings are $10 each. Details at http://www.bogartfilmfestival.com.
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FCC uses geography to find patterns in large data sets
Geographer Michael Byrne works with the FCC chief data officer on deciding how the agency collects, uses and disseminates data. He spoke with The Federal Drive with Tom Temin Friday.
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The application of knowledge discovery within the cloud is immensely powerful, but not inbuilt. We are collectively moving past the question of "what is cloud computing", and swiftly moving towards "how does the cloud enable advanced analysis against massive volumes of data?" With industry and government leveraging multiple clouds, how do we successfully share and search large collections of data across systems, departments, and geographies? Organizations will continue to discuss and better understand the analytic power and economies of cloud computing, in the sense of data storage, sharing, and management; but we are quickly discovering that creating knowledge from data is more than just a discussion of technology. It's a discussion of what can be accomplished when massive data and cloud computing efficiencies combine to make advanced analysis and innovation possible.
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Michael Byrne, Senior Vice President at ICF International, told Amy Morris and Chris Dorobek, on the Daily Debrief, that FEMA should remain a part of DHS.
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More evidence of a 7-inch Asus / Google co-developed tablet surfaces
The rumors of a co-developed tablet from Google and Asus are continuing to gain momentum with each passing day. A test result recently found on benchmarking website Rightware is adding more fuel to the fire in a pretty convincing fashion.
The test results detail a device with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor operating at 1.3GHz, an Nvidia ULP GeForce GPU and a screen resolution of 768 x 1280 with an Android operating system. The device is even listed as the "Google Asus Nexus 7", the seven likely a reference to the rumored 7-inch screen size.
Android Police did some additional digging and discovered that the system was running Android 4.1. The build number JRN51B leads them to believe that 4.1 will actually be Jelly Bean. The publication found multiple instances of Android 4.1 devices hitting their server and several references to Galaxy Nexus devices running JRN54 and JRN54F builds.
Furthermore, GigaOm says that their server logs show 92 recent hits from Android 4.1 devices based in California. This means that Google is actively testing the OS update through web browsing.
Other hints found by Android Police include the device code name: grouper. This reportedly follows tradition of naming products after fish. For example, the Nexus One was known as Mahi-mahi, the G1 was codenamed trout and the Xoom was called Wingray and Stingray, based on the two different models.
It's entirely possible that the benchmark results could have been faked but given the supporting evidence from server logs, that theory seems unlikely.
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Well it's a well know fact that JB 5.0 is going to be optimized for Tegra2 and Tegra3 chipset and I am sure the Rockchip and TI too for dual core. There was suppose to be JB 5.0 Lite for Single Core. Next year 2013 KLP ( Key Lime Pie) 6.0 should be something interesting.
Jeez, another tablet.............who cares.
It's now the world we all live in with tablets, you just can't say you don't care!
SERIOUSLY... when are tablet makers going to get it?? Yet another Ice Cream sandwich with a tegra 3 proc, with 700x1200 resolution that no one will ever buy. It has no extra features than any other tablet, the resolution sucks, the memory is going to be small, the camera will probably be just as sub-par as all of the other cameras. WHY EVEN BOTHER GOOGLE??? What are you people doing? Why not actually come up with some competition for Apple once?? Someone's got to shut em up..
If this is the rumoured $200 tablet then it's pretty cool, and on my wish list. 1280x768 is significantly better than the 1024x600 currently in that price range, plus it has a decent processor. Looks nice for both browsing and gaming.
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Civil War Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real Issues
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the major issues associated with the Civil War (e.g. slavery, states' rights, South seceded from the Union.) Students will also identify the main idea and supporting details in expository text and use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Lesson Plan Common Core State Standards Alignments
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Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
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Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
Grade: 05
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
Grade: 06
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Grade: 07
Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).
Grade: 08
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
Grade: 03
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
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Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
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Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
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Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
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Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
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Learn about pirates at Old Exchange
The Old Exchange Building lecture series is coming to a close, and to commemorate a successful season, the last lecture will be offered to the public for free.
A $3 donation is suggested but not required. Tour guide and storyteller Eric Lavender will lecture on the infamous pirate Captain Charles Vane, who plagued the Carolina Coast during the "Golden Age of Piracy."
A native South Carolinian, Eric Lavender is a widely regarded authority on pirate history in the Carolinas, not only giving tours in Charleston, but also appearing at museums, schools, events and libraries across the southeast. Lavender also acted as a consultant and appeared on A&E, Lifetime, ETV, Bing Travel and on numerous other television, radio, print and online media outlets. He and his wife, Sabrina, operate Charleston Pirate Tours and Island Paradise Balloon Art.
What: Pirate Lecture
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
Where: Old Exchange Buildind, 122 East Bay St.
Details: This is a free event. A donation of $3 is suggested.


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I am the Absolute Supreme Overlord of Darkness. My purpose in this life is to rule the universe! The Darkness pulses through my veins granting me ultimate POWER! Embrace the Darkness! Defeat the Divine Light! For the Light blinds the human mind and causes humans to act recklessly on emotion. Dark Justice is absolute; it forgoes emotion and relies purely on logically constructed facts and assumptions. No matter how fast Light travels, Darkness will always be waiting.
All of the fools who dare oppose my absolute supremacy, shall suffer my overwhelming wrath in the eternally black abyss of hell! The icing terror of despair shall sink into the souls of my enemies as the blackest darkness covers this planet. Numbed with fear, they watch helplessly as the Dark lord rises to power. For dominance is not enough - I demand Absolute Supremacy! There is No Hope in Hell for those who pointlessly stand against me. - Interests
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A Wandering Jew
Sherri Vishner The timing for this article could not have been better as I finish up my work with KOACH and prepare for my next adventure. By the time this article is posted, I will be in the midst of not having a 'home' for a month. After two years in Gainesville, Florida working as the KOACH Associate at The University of Florida, I will be moving to Baltimore in August. In between I'll be spending a month traveling to see friends and family I've not seen in a while. Since graduating from high school, I have not lived in the same place for more than three years. I grew up in Amherst, NY and have now lived in Raleigh, NC, Vestal, NY, Washington, DC, Jerusalem, Israel and Gainesville, FL. I have also had the good fortune to visit many places during this time, including many cities in the US, traveling throughout Israel, spending some time in London, England and going on an Alaskan cruise. While I hope at some time in my future to 'settle down' in one place, being so nomadic has given me the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people and make many more friends than I otherwise would have. What has kept me grounded is always having a local Jewish community to be part of and always learning from the experiences of our ancestors in the Torah. I try to read a little bit from the weekly Torah portion each night and while I have been doing this now for 3 years (and therefore have read through the entire Torah almost 3 times) I never cease to learn something new and find a way to relate to what the Israelites are going through. The Torah portion I am currently reading though is Shlah, which begins with the sending out of scouts to the land of Canaan, to learn more about it before everyone enters. Despite God's assurances that the land is "flowing with milk and honey," is meant to be ours and that God will help us achieve that reality, ten of the twelve scouts return with negative reports. The inhabitants are too big and mighty, "we were like grasshoppers in our eyes, and so we were in their eyes." Only Caleb and Yehoshua disagree, saying that we will overcome; the land is good and God will take care of us. Similar to Moses sending out the scouts, during this past semester I have traveled up to Baltimore a couple of times- I wanted to visit some of the local synagogues and meet with students and faculty at the schools I would be attending. Like the scouts, I have found things I love about Baltimore (the abundance of Kosher food!) and also, things I am not sure about (will I find a community of like-minded Jews?). I have never lived in Baltimore before, so there is much that is unknown and that can be scary. But I am comforted to know that I am not the first person to move to a new place. We Jews have been wandering around for a few thousand years and we're still going strong! So, with excitement of what my new adventure will hold, I am packing up my things, saying l'hitraot (see you soon) to the friends I've made here in Gainesville and preparing for the next step in my journey. Come visit me! [Posted 7/2/08] |


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About Diabetes |
Liposuction Has No Health Benefits For Diabetes or
Heart Disease A new report published in The New England Journal of Medicine challenges several earlier studies, preliminary ones suggesting that liposuction could improve health by lowering blood fats and other risk factors linked to diabetes. Dr. Samuel Klein, the first author of the new study and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis stated that, "Those studies had led many plastic surgeons to begin promoting liposuction, particularly procedures removing many pounds of fat, as a medical treatment for obesity rather than merely a cosmetic operation." "Sucking it out does not give metabolic benefits," Dr. Klein said. One reason for the finding may be that liposuction removes fat only from under the skin, whereas dieting and exercise reduce deeper deposits in the organs and inside the abdomen; such deposits are believed to be more dangerous. In addition, while liposuction removes some fat cells, it does not shrink the billions left behind. Dieting does shrink fat cells, making them less prone to release harmful substances. Liposuction, in which surgeons break up fat deposits and vacuum them out, is the most common type of cosmetic surgery in the United States, with almost 400,000 procedures a year. Most patients are women ages 19 to 50. Dr. Klein said that he and his colleagues began their study
expecting to find that liposuction would have health benefits, and so they were
surprised to discover otherwise. Ten to 12 weeks after the surgeries, Dr. Klein's team measured
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(WMC-TV) - Memphis police are looking for a suspect behind a shooting which left one teenager in the hospital.
According to police, the victim was found in the 6000 block of Gascony. However, officials stated he was actually shot in the 6111 apartment complex off Ridgeway Road.
So far, there are only a few details available about the suspect.
Officers said the person was last seen driving away in a small, white pickup truck.
Saturday, the teen shot was in critical condition. Sunday, investigators confirmed he has improved to non-critical condition.
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CALHOUN — Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a fiery crash of a small plane as a 73-year-old Calhoun man.
Deputy Coroner Bo Nicholson identified the pilot as Roy Gardner Russom.
Nicholson tells The Calhoun Times that Russom was the only person on board when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Calhoun's airport around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the amateur-built aircraft crashed in the woods. Bergen says the plane burst into flames and was destroyed.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
Calhoun is about 65 miles northwest of Atlanta in Calhoun County.
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The quotes tool now searches all U.S. states for providers offering discounts to present some of the top pricing for motorists this year. One of the ways that the search system improves the research for motorists online is through the privacy of the system. No vehicle ownership data is collected or driver information when quotes are searched.
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Students are encouraged to become active and informed participants during their time here at Earlham. Student organizations are a good catalyst for this participation. This section provides you with all current student organizations. We invite you to find your niche through these groups. We welcome new ideas if you feel passionate about something that is not found within these pages. We want your voice to be heard.
If you have questions about organizations, please contact Kris Ashenfelter by email or phone (765-983-1580).
Convenors- Carlie Fisher & Jennifer Barrett Faculty Advisor -
Action Against Sexual Violence (AASV) is a community united by a common vision. We view rape and other forms of sexual assault as part of a larger societal problem. We are working to change the structures that encourage and condone this kind of violence. Sexual assault is never the survivor's fault. No one wants or deserves to be sexually assaulted. AASV provides for the Earlham Community education in topics involving sexual assault, the dangers of masculinity and violence issues. The hope of AASV is to raise awareness of the many conflicts and issues that pertain to and are a precursor of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Convenor - Kazi RamosBusiness Manager - TBD Faculty Advisor - Gail Miller
AIDS Coalition Earlham (ACE) encourages Earlham College community members to recognize that HIV/AIDS is a global problem and take an active role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the local level. Our goals are:
ACE is an organization that operates on the basis of consensus and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, income, gender, political affiliation, age, creed, religion, sexual preference, national origin, ancestry or the presence of any handicapping condition.
Convenors - Nhi Dinh & Tori Proctor Business Manager - Sunghee Tark Faculty Advisor - Chuck Yates
The Asian Student Union's goal is to educate the Earlham community as well as ourselves about the social, political and religious cultures of Asia. We also hope to raise cultural awareness about Asian Culture on the Earlham College campus and give Asians a vehicle for taking a more active role in the community.
Convenors - Asia Mapp & Adaobi Onunkwo Business Manager - Name Coskun Faculty Advisor - Bonita Washington-Lacey (Spring Semester)
Black Ladies United at Earlham serves as the support group for black women on campus. They strive to utilize the group's talents and energy on campus and within the Richmond Community.
Convenor - Travis Smith & Dooley GabrielBusiness Manager - Junior JeanFacluty Advisor - Patrick Piper
BMU serves as a network for African American males on, but not limited to, Earlham's campus. The brotherhood serves as a support group that, in accordance with The Constitution of Black Men United and the policies and procedures of Earlham College, strives to bring excellence to the lives of each member. We will work to do this by eternally embarking on the road to excellence, while understanding that the journey, in which we are devoted, is never ending, yet ever prosperous. We will not only work to strengthen the African American voice in the Earlham and Richmond communities, but to also give a voice to African American brothers across the nation, with hopes of creating Black leaders and role models for the future.
Convenors - A'isha Abdul-Haqq & Eunice OnyekweliBusiness Manager - Kamau (TiQi) BrownFaculty Advisor - James Logan
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Convenors - Justyna Gawel & Nicol CorderoBusiness Manager - Yeison PavasFaculty Advisor - Max Crumley-Effinger
We strive to educate and expose students to varying ethnic cultures and societies, and encourage students to explore and seek these cultures. Serving as a liaison between international and American students at Earlham, we also understand the importance of learning through others' international experiences.
Convenors - Tori Proctor & Brooke WilliamsonFaculty Advisor - Valerie Rambin
Japanese culture club's main goal is to educate the Earlham student body here on campus about Japan.We hold events through out the year that facilitate learning, but that are also fun. Our main eventis in the spring, which is known as Harumatsuri, at this festival students can get to see what a Japanese festival is like. Japanese culture club not only teaches Earlham students about Japan, but we also help the Japanese exchange students get a taste of other culture as well.
Convenors - Kwabena Sarfo-Panin & Sidingo Mahlobo Faculty Advisor - Jennifer Seely
The Pan African Society at Earlham provides an organized framework for the African Community. At the same time, PASE wishes to increase awareness within the Earlham community about Africa and its people, its diversity and its multiple political, economical and cultural issues. Currently PASE is a subcommittee of the Black Student Union.
Convenors - Rachel Wadleigh & Max Smith Faculty Advisor -Mike Deibel
We provide a forum for students interested in Health careers such as Medicine, Veterinary, and Dentistry to:
Convenors - Olivia Engle & Lena FloresFaculty Advisor - Rachael Reavis
Psych club is dedicated to providing opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and appreciation of psychology through a variety of social and educational activities. Our meetings consist of experiments, activities, and conversations with alumni, community members, and professors about post-graduate opportunities as well as job openings and internships.
Convenors - Daniel Vargas & Elsa Haag Business Manager - Daniel Vargas Faculty Advisor - Sarah Waddle
Our mission is to explore and express our concerns for pressing health issues on a local, national, and global level through sharing ideas. We aim to share our knowledge with our communities by spreading awareness, teaching prevention, and taking action. We hope to learn from our communities and listen to their health concerns. There seems to be a large interest in public health among Earlham students, but there is no PH major and only a few classes offered that explore PH. While there is a Pre-Health club, it is mostly geared toward students interested in pursuing medical careers. We wish to look at the relationship between health issues and their social impact. Earlham needs a space where we can teach ourselves and gain more hands-on experience.
Open to any student who expresses an interest in PH.
Convenors - Xheni Brahaxhija & Ekaterina KorobkinaBusiness Manager - TBDFaculty Advisor - Welling Hall
We are the Russian language house on campus. With a growing number of students coming from this region and many who want to learn about it, we have become a very active group on campus. We speak the language often at the house and we participate in cultural activities.
Convenor - Dorte Sabine Neumeister Business Manager - TBD Faculty Advisor - Ana Cornide
Sociedad de Estudiantes Latinos is a community whose focus is self-education in regards to Latino and Latin American issues. Our goals include spreading cultural awareness to the broader Earlham community through educational projects, events and/or community services. By raising these issues we hope to challenge the entire Earlham community (i.e. faculty, staff, students and alumni) to recognize the national Latino demographics and the growing Latino voices. We are a group with a Latin American and Latino focus and are comprised of those interested in these and related issues.
Convenor - Shannon PageBusiness Manager - Faculty Advisor - Maggie Thomas & Ryan Murphy
Spectrum serves as a support system for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students in the Earlham community. We also seek to increase campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender related issues, and we invite any interested persons, regardless of sexual and gender identity, to join group meetings, movies, lectures, discussions and socials. Spectrum believes it is important for every individual to be able to fully express him or herself and feel confident in all aspects, including in sexual and/or gender identity.
Convenors - Allie Eykholt, Mollie Goldblum, Sarah Levine & Sophie Christenberry Faculty Advisor - Jana Schroeder
The Womyn's Center is both a space on campus and an organization. The space is located on the 4th floor of Carpenter (go through the weaving studio). It is a safe space for women and it is the only place on campus that is reserved exclusively for women. The women-only policy refers to any person who self-identifies as a woman. This means that any female student is able to use the space to hang out, do homework, nap and meet friends whenever she wants. However, many of our activities are open to all genders. As an organization, we hope to build a cohesive community of women on campus and to strive toward feminist ideals. Our space is also open to other student organizations (such as FDTF). We have meetings in the Womyn's Center every week to plan upcoming events and discussions. All women are welcome to attend.
Convenors - Sunghee Tark, Tremayne Abazs & Reyne Mullins Faculty Advisor - Jana Schroeder
Amnesty International is an independent worldwide human rights organization working on behalf of prisoners of conscience and for the abolition of torture, extrajudicial executions, disappearances and the death penalty. The Earlham Chapter focuses on supporting and assisting political prisoners by sponsoring letter-writing tables and on educating the community about human rights by sponsoring films, speakers and more.
Convenor - Jocelyn Sawyer & Brianne CodyBusiness Manager - Xander Hazel Faculty Advisor - Sarah Waddle
Founded on the belief that responsibility towards our surroundings begins with individual action, the Earlham Environmental Action Coalition networks with national and local environmental groups and writes letters to raise awareness of national legislation. We also work with the College to reduce waste, recycle and use recycled products.
Convenor - Johann Osbakk Faculty Advisor - Thor Hogan
The Earlham College Democrats (ECD) seek to advance the philosophy and purpose of the Democratic Party, both on and off campus. We strive to further engender a community in which political discourse, and political activism, is prominent and essential. In addition to this, we workto further incite the values and beliefs at Earlham College within the political process itself.
Convenor -Faculty Advisor -
EPU is an organization devoted to raising awareness of and taking action on a variety of social justice issues.
Convenor - Anne Margreet Sas Website - http://ecmun.com Faculty Advisor - Welling Hall & Cheri Gaddis
The mission of Model UN is to plan and operate an excellent Model UN conference for area high school students. We also send Earlham students to university-level conferences with the intention of skillfully representing member states.
Convenors - Fadee Disoke & Hashem Abushama Business Manager - Ghadeer Awwad Faculty Advisors - Chuck Yates
Out of our conviction that the Palestinian narrative is misunderstood and weakly represented in America, Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine (SPJP) is an organization that works towards highlighting the sufferings of the Palestinian people and the violations of their rights. SPJP at Earlham College was initiated by a group of committed students in January 2008 with a mission of informing the Earlham community about the plight of the Palestinian people by conducting cultural events, festivals, exhibitions, letter writings and petitions on numerous human rights violations and calling for a just and durable solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
Convener - TBDAdvisers - Gordon & Janet Gray
We are here to support those community members who are Baha'i and to educate other about our faith.
Convener - Holly Miller Faculty Adviser - Lyn Miller (currently on sabbatical)
The Buddhism Club provides information about Buddhist practice. We support those members of the community who are interested in developing their Buddhist faith. We provide discussion, retreats, badic meditation instruction and visits to Buddhist centers.
Conveners - Daniel Hoskins & Breanna Guindon Faculty Adviser - Marcelle Martin
This group plans the weekly College Meeting for Worship, an open opportunity for all faiths to come together for celebration and reflection.
Conveners - Heather Corder & Genna House Faculty Adviser - Joe Fick
The Earlham Christian Fellowship is a group of Christians seeking fellowship, teaching and support, and welcome anyone interested in learning about Christianity. Our objective is to introduce individuals to personal faith in Jesus Christ, to help them grow in that faith, and to challenge them to consider their role in God's global church.
Convener - Alishba Zarmeen-AhmadBusiness Manager - Linnea Peterson - BunkerFaculty Adviser - Jason Elliot
Earlham College Humanists aims to provide a community and stewardship for secular activism, promoting scientific awareness and reason, service opportunities, and safe space for any Earlham student, faculty, and/or staff memberthat identifies as secular, humanist, atheist, non-theist, and/or agnostic.
Convener - Anna RitchieAdviser - Abbey Pratt-Harrington
Earlham Young Friends meets weekly and is open to any interested Earlham student. EYF gathers at Virginia Cottage on campus, and sometimes spends time in Quaker House. Activities include open worship, worship sharing, service projects and field trips. The group is dedicated to creating a supportive community that includes food, fellowship, and fun! Contact the Advisor of Earlham Young Friends at email@example.com or (765) 983-1605.
Conveners - Anna Plotkin-Swing & Becky Lang Faculty Adviser - Michael Schlie
Providing support for Jews at Earlham, the Jewish Student Union strives to raise awareness about Jewish culture and religion in the greater community. We sponsor secular and religious celebrations, dialog, and we pursue political topics.
Conveners - TBD Faculty Adviser - Beenish Chaudhry
As a political and social vehicle, we strive to create unity within the Muslim community. MSU serves to educate, mold, and help equip members of the community with tangible skills to use in the future. We also work to inform the larger Earlham community of Muslim issues.
Conveners - Maggie Jesme Faculty Adviser - Vince Punzo, Lori Watson
As students and faculty we are committed to remaining in the Catholic Church while at the same time constructively wrestling with the challenges and questions that arise from being active participants in a traditional religious faith. The group seeks to respond to the needs and interests of Catholics so that they can feel comfortable and spiritually nourished.
Conveners - TBD Faculty Adviser - Judi Hetrick
The purpose of Unitarian Universalists is to provide interested individuals an opportunity to socialize, worship and to explore self, humanity and spirituality in a safe environment. Activities include weekly meetings with monthly worships, communication with regional UU's, hosting opportunities to attend the Oxford church on a regular basis, and going to regional UU conventions.
*Denotes all official student organizations recognized, and therefore funded by, Earlham Student Government.
Convenors - Francesca Ducanes & Nick Archer Business Manager - Faculty Advisor - Vince Punzo
Blue Fish Fencing Club's purpose is to provide safe, student-led instruction in the sport of fencing, and maintain a supply of equipment to be used by newcomers on Earlham's campus. We intend to send individuals to compete in regional tournaments, and liaise with local fencing clubs to provide more professional instruction to our advanced members.
Convenors - Ella Barry, Elizabeth Harper & Rachel Wadleigh Faculty Advisor - Lori Watson
Earlham's Equestrian Center offers three main programs for students, faculty, staff and the community: (1) Riding lessons are offered each semester; (2) The Riding Assistant's program is designed to train students to become instructors. Upon completion of the program, if the instructor teaches each semester, horse use is free. (3) The Equestrian Team participates in approximately 10 weekend shows each academic year, primarily in Indiana and Illinois.
Convenor - Robert Landon Dorssey Business Manager - Faculty Advisor - TBD
The Gentleman's club volleyball team carries on the legacy of what was once the Earlham's Varsity Volleyball Team, who took a national title in the past. The team practices and trains in the fall, including a potential matches against local prisons, for the spring season, where the team competes in a number of MIVA (Midwest America Volleyball Association) tournaments. The team also hosts a co-ed volleyball open gym every Sunday 2-5pm for students and vistors alike.
Convenors - Andy CollinsBusiness Manager - Kai PatricioFaculty Advisor - Max Crumley-Effinger
Rugby football has been on campus since 2001. We are one of the most active club sports on campus. We engage other teams from across the region with an active schedule of about 10 matches per semester. We also have the Earlham invitational rugby weekend where teams from other schools join us here for the competitions.
Convenors - Ian Bartimole & Linnea Burgevin Faculty Advisor - Charlie Peck
The first rule in the official rules of Ultimate Frisbee is the "spirit of the game" clause. All players are expected to make their own calls and play fairly while respecting the rules and, most of all, having fun. The team travels to tournaments throughout the country.
Convenors - Ruthie LewisBusiness Manager - Jessica AhrensFaculty Advisor - Max Crumley-Effinger
Convenors - Faculty Advisor - Brad Kelley
Convenor - David Walker Jr. & Sofia BustamanteBusiness Manager -Faculty Advisor - Jason Elliot
The Earlham Bike Co-op strives to create a bike-friendly community on Earlham's campus and in greater Richmond. Group bicycle rides are organized by the co-op and anyone of any skill or interest level is welcome to participate and be a part of the co-op.
Intro-level bicycle mechanic classes are given every semester and weekly mechanic hours are held to allow anyone to come learn how to fix bikes, do some tuning up on their own bikes, or just be around other people who love bikes! The co-op is located in the basement of Gurney House, 326 College Ave
Convenor - Jensen Pennock & Charlie Boyd Faculty Advisor - Vince Punzo
Brimley's is Earlham College's only entirely student-run a cappella group. We are an auditioned group of between 12 and 16 men and women, famous for our goofy concerts and dynamic personalities. All of our compositions are arranged by group members and they incorporate all voice parts as well as vocal percussion. We meet twice a week to rehearse for concerts, study-break appearances, and singing valentines.
Convenor - Francis Wellin & George BouchardFaculty Advisor- Neal Baker
To provide a relaxed environment where students can improve their chess skills.
Convenors - Rose Copley & Rachel TaylorFaculty Advisor - Scott Hess
Convenor - Clarice Perryman & Marian GarciaBusiness Manager -Faculty Advisor - James Logan
Dance Alloy is a student-run, student-funded organization composed of people from all dirrerent dance backgrounds. For at least a decade, Dance Alloy has striven to bring together dancers from all backgrouds to allow individuals to work together as a collective whole. Each semester, out company successfully performs a full scale production of works by students and faculty. For each of our performances, we encourage a variety of movement styles. Dance styles have ranged from abstract to modern, tap, swing, hip-hop, African, ballet and salsa. Dance Alloy's goal is to provide an artistic performance outlet for those interested in expressing themselves through movement. We do not exclude individuals on the basis of ability. All you have to have is the passion to move.
Convenor - Olivia Hunter & Brian Forman Business Manager - Hugh Schmidt Faculty Advisor - Elana Passman
The Earlham Historical Journal was founded by a group of students in December of 2008 to publish exceptional works of undergraduate historical writing at Earlham College. In the Fall semester, the Journal publishes selected works from the History Senior Seminar class; in the Spring semester, there is an open call for submissions from all Earlham students. The first issue of the Journal was published in May of 2009.
Convenors- Scott Slucher & Maggie Fero Business Manager- Faculty Advisor- Michael White
The Mission of ETC is to provide a space for students interested in any areas of theatre including, but not limited to; acting, directing, producing, designing, and back stage assistance. The group offers the opportunity to increase students' knowledge through extracurricular activities such as: professional workshops and lectures, peer training, and the opportunity to create and present small pieces inside and outside of the institution.
Convener/Editor-in-Chief - Landon DorsseyBusiness Manager - Adaobi OnunkwoFaculty Advisor - Judi Hetrick
Pursuing Truth, wherever that pursuit leads.
Convenors - Rodoula Kyvelou & Gerylaine CamposBusiness Manager - Tsatsral Batbold Faculty Advisor - Donna Keesling
The Earthquakers Dance Team is a student-run organization created for the purpose of providing halftime entertainment and encouraging school spirit during the football and basketball games. It is a creative outlet, allowing members a chance to choreograph their own pieces. We are an open organization to the Earlham community, and we strive to have a diverse group. Through our time and work, we are a close group that emphasizes teamwork as well as dance.
Earlham has a long history of bird watching and research. We are here to continue this tradition. We host bird walks on campus, trips to areas in the region known for birding and educational programs for Earlham Students and others in our community.
Convenor - Dan Hoskins & Anton Guz Business Manager - David Loring Faculty Advisor - Joe Green
Gamers United is a club dedicated to gaming in all forms. We have many games running in small groups. We constantly hane meetings with bits of the club meeting for various RPGs at random times. we have gaming parties every weekend on some scale and card players tend to get together many weekends.
Convenors - Lyndsey Tu & Sam FordyceFaculty Advisor - Andy Moore
The purpose of the Geology Club is to allow students to further their knowledge in the area of geology and geologic concepts through field trips and group study. We hope to encourage more interest in geology and more hands-on experience in the field. The club takes trips to nearby geologically significant locations. We also have designed t-shirts and hats, and get together regularly to watch geology-related movies regardless of the accuracy of the science involved — actually it's more fun when the movies are pretty inaccurate.
Convenors - Hendrix BerryBusiness Manager - TBDFaculty Advisor - Bill Culverhouse
New Measures is Earlham College's all female student-run acapella group. We are an auditioned group of between 12 and 16 women, All of our compositions are arranged by group members and they incorporate all voice parts as well as vocal percussion. We meet twice a week to rehearse for concerts, study-break appearances and other events.
Convenors - William Benjamin Henry Business Manager - Shea Henke Faculty Advisor - Alexia Springer
The Outdoors Club encourages enthusiasm for the outdoors and wilderness by promoting and sponsoring activities where participants gain first-hand experience. We hope to inspire people to lead trips or expeditions and to foster an appreciation of the unique attributes of outdoor activities. We also wish to serve as a resource and provide opportunities for fun.
Convenors - Heather Sloan & Josh ReavesFaculty Advisor - Avis Stewart
Founded in 2011 we are a totally student run coffee shop. We are advised by a small board of faculty and staff who help to educate us on business practices and legal issues related to running a business. We are open various hours throughout the week and on weekends we partner with other organizations to host game nights and open mics.
Convenor - Rachel Taylor & Michael Gallagher Faculty Advisor - Neal Baker
SciFi/Fantasy Club is a club for anybody and everybody who loves these two genres and wants to hang out and talk with others with similar interest. We intend to host fun activities and create an enjoyable space for people to get to make new friends and discuss their passions.
Convenors - Nhi Dinh Faculty Advisors - Wes Miller
Got an idea for a great film but can't find the resources? The Student Filmmakers Guild lets you get in touch with anyone you need from across the campus — actors and actresses, producers, editors, choreographers, screenwriters — and provides funding for student-created films of all sorts. The SFG seeks to establish and maintain a habitat where cast, crew and directors can easily find and work with each other while not carrying the entirety of the film's financial burden.


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GeForce GTX 460 to Arrive in Early June
GeForce GTX 470 PCB board
NVIDIA is now working on a lower-end addition to its GeForce GTX400 series, and according to our reliable sources, the card will be branded as GeForce GTX 460.
The third Fermi-based consumer-class model will employ the P1025 reference PCB design, and feature 1GB of GDDR5 memory as well as 256-bit of memory interface. We have no idea yet about the amount of stream processors or frequencies.
Noteworthily, there won't be a standard design of GeForce GTX460 – instead, the AICs have their own design rights. If things go well enough, the GeForce GTX 460 will make its debut on June 1st, with a similar price to Radeon HD 5850.
11 Responses to "GeForce GTX 460 to Arrive in Early June"
YOO Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pmDO NVIDIA support UVD 2 ?
DO NVIDIA support Accelerated video encoding, transcoding, and upscaling ?
DO NVIDIA support Integrated HDMI 1.3 output with Deep Color, xvYCC wide gamut ?
DO NVIDIA support Integrated Integrated HD audio controller ?
DO NVIDIA support Integrated Output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI with no additional cables required ?
DO NVIDIA support AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats ?
Hurr Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pmUVD 2 is ATI. PureVideo HD is nVidia.
Hok Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pmI hope GTX 460 will be half 480 SP with $200 [-o< and support a new video decoder that is capable of editing 4K video (hi guys this in near half 2010).
Theo Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 8:57 pm@Hok – From our experience, yes – even GT200b series supports Editing 4K Video using Adobe CS5. Until April 12th, we can't disclose any more details about the suite.
As far as other questions go, GTX 400 Series supports HDMI 1.4, not HDMI 1.3. Our cards didn't came with the adapter, so we were forced to use an DVI-to-HDMI cable.
Jon Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:17 pmSURPRISE.
no Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:53 pmhahahaha 4K? What did you do, strap four cameras together with scotch tape? I don't think lucas films will consider gtx400 for their computers but you are right that the industry is too slow
MB Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 2:04 amSo what are we thinking? 384sp? 32 ROPs?)
That would be realistic. A whole GPC fused off. 1/4 of the engine gone, 1/3 of the bus, ROPs, and memory; similar clock to GTX470.
That would certainly put it right around 5850 performance on average, but I highly doubt it'd overtake it in any meaningful way. Still, a competitive part at a competitive price…for now.
Yay! Impending 5850 price cut (Although I wonder if ATi was planning that anyway, with GTX480/470 likely available by then and a refresh not-to-far off.)
BTW: Even though it hurts to think of a large chip butchered in such a fashion, this actually should be 'worthy' for it's price tag, as it is some-what still useful in proportion to it's original market and die size…Unlike the 5830. I hope ATi takes note and never releases something like that again.
EliteBastard Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 6:34 amLike I said, 5850 for $199.00 Yeah Baby! When can the big brown truck bring me one?
Theo Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 6:21 pmILM mostly runs on Dual Opteron 6-Cores and nVidia Quadros, if you're asking. As far as Fermi-based Quadro goes, expect that to continue dominance in DCC industry. Like it or not, nV holds 91-93% of discrete professional graphics share. Naturally, there is a reason for it.
Bear in mind that when making a purchasing decision, we're talking about tens of thousands of USD if not millions. I run a smaller studio, but still every investment in equipment is measured heavily. With CS5, I expect that the market share will fortify.
But that is a topic for an in-depth article, expect few coming next week. As far as our 4K video platform goes, I decided to go for RED One camera and will acquire EPIC-X. According to Jim, "5K 2.37:1 is now 120 fps."
No question what camera wins purchasing decision.
TheHopeful Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:52 pmI was hoping for this:
GTX 460:320SP,256bit,1500Mhz Shader,$250
GTS 450:288SP,256bit,1200Mhz Shader,$200Even with this 5830 should match GTS450
no Says:
April 10th, 2010 at 3:45 amwhoa, screw eyefinity, i want a 4K tv