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Troy Smith to Start at QB for 49ers Week 8. The Spin On How that Impacts Niners Fantasy Prospects.
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Struggling QB Alex Smith is going to be out 2-3 weeks and it will be Troy Smith not David Carr who get the starting nod for the week 8 matchup with Denver in jolly old England.
Talk about putting your best foot forward for the London crowd. Troy Smith has not taken a first team snap yet this year in practice. Denver's pass defense ranks 10th allowing 205 yards/game and have yielded 11 TDs through six games.
Fanhouse points out that the only WR that may benefit from this move is Ted Ginn. Ginn and Smith played together from Pop Warner, through high school, and Ohio State. They have been best friends since childhood and obviously have a familiarity that could lead to targets.
NFL.com has Michael Crabtree ranked as just the 29th best WR for week 8. That is a big downgrade that should be consistent across most rankings. In the FantasyFootballCrystalBall.com rankings with aggregate the top 20 or so sites rankings Crabtree has cracked the top 20 the last few weeks.
FFToday has this great article on players that are on the way up and on the way down as far as fantasy value. They include Crabtree on the down group.
It's not that you should trade Crabtree, Alex Smith should be back under center soon, they Niners have a by after the Wembley game. But, you have to consider benching him for week 8. Troy Smith is likely to be rusty and the fact that he has not practiced with the first team until now and therefore probably has little to no on-field rapport with Crabtree. This should be a lateral move for TE Vernon Davis since back up QBs tend to rely on the tight end and the shorter, safer patterns as opposed to airing it out downfield. Davis should be considered a starter, someone after all to catch passes in England and prove that football is 100 times more exciting than soccer.


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My husband and I do not always have to opportunity to sit down and talk over breakfast. Usually he is up early to go to the gym while I am getting the girls up and ready for breakfast. By the time he returns from the gym, I'm getting ready to head out the door to work (my husband works from home). So needless to say, with the girls away for a few days, I appreciated the time we had to start the day with good conversation.
Some of the things I love most about our marriage are the conversations we have; no topic is off limits. This morning for example, we talked about fitness, sex, conspiracy theories, politics, controversies in the news, and movies. These topics were not new to us; like I said before, I love our conversations and they are often about all of these topics. The treat was being able to start the day this way. It really has set a positive tone for this Friday!
Here's hoping you also have a Fun Convo Friday with your Love!

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The last few days here in Rhode Island have been challenging for playing outdoors with the scattered rain and thunder storms. I'm always looking for new ways to entertain the kids during these summer rainy days.
Enter my essential rainy day survival kit – consisting of projects projects projects! We usually start off the day with baking something like cookies, muffins or brownies since my four year old enjoys being involved in the process. Then we move on to a type of craft. I usually keep boxes of crafts, puzzles, clay and paint stashed away out of sight to spark creative juices for indoor playtime. Recently I received the Barbie Dress & Design Studio by Mattel to review, and let me tell you it could not have come at a better time! I was more than happy to let my little Barbie fanatic play with it during the crummy weather.
Barbie Dress & Design Studio comes with a Barbie doll, along with four dresses for your fashionista to design and decorate to her liking using stencils. fabric markers, and holographic stickers.
My little Barbie fan had a ball playing with her Barbie Dress & Design Studio! She created four custom designed dresses for her new Barbie doll complete with high heels and a sparkly necklace. First she used the glittery stickers to make belts and flowers. Then she colored in her own designs using the stencils to create her very own unique dress patterns. Finally, we had a Barbie parade where each dress was featured on her new Barbie doll for a strut across the catwalk (our kitchen table).
There's nothing more pleasing than hearing my daughter say she's so tired from playing (indoors)! This is a RARE occurrance The fun has continued since, as she is experimenting with other Barbie dolls and princess dolls wearing her custom collection. This toy was a great way to spark her creativity and continue the fun. It is definitely not one of those toys they play with only once!
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Suspect Acquitted in Waterloo Stabbing
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - A judge has acquitted a Cedar Falls woman in the 2013 stabbing death of her boyfriend.
Judge George Stigler ruled Friday that 36-year-old Kristie Clark-Richardson acted in self-defense when she stabbed 38-year-old Keon Dale outside his Waterloo apartment in March 2013.
Stigler said Clark-Richardson reasonably feared for her life or safety during a confrontation with Dale.
Clark-Richardson had faced a first-degree murder charge in the case. Testimony in her nonjury trial in Waterloo wrapped Thursday.
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- Breed: Cairn Terrier Mix
- Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
Mickey was born approx Oct 2010. He is a sweet and super cute dog. He loves to be with you. He weighs about 14 lbs.
Stop by and meet our pets on Saturdays from noon to 4pm near the groomers in the PetSmart store in Simi Valley, except holiday weekends. Please email ahead to make sure a particular pet will be at adoptions.
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Mickey, a Simi Valley Cairn Terrier dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Cairn Terrier for sale in Simi Valley, or seeking a Cairn Terrier dog from a breeder in Simi Valley.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Simi Valley already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Mbogo Players Awarded
Katikkiro Eng J.B. Walusimbi has eulogized Mbogo clan team for its great efforts during the Bika finals which were played at Nakivubo Stadium on 24th September 2011.
Mbogo lost to Mmamba Gabunga on penalty shoot outs in the Bika Bya Baganda football tournament 2011 at a great game presided over by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
This inspired Semitego Richard of the United Kingdom to award his clan team with 500,000 Uganda shilling for the great game exhibited through out the tournament.
The money was handed to the team`s leadership committee by Katikkiro Eng J.B. Walusimbi in his office at Bulange, Mengo last Friday which was accompanied by the Minister of State for Sports in Buganda Kingdom, Herbert Ssemakula.
While handing over the money, Katikkiro applauded both teams for having displayed a great game with great tactics.
He commended Semitego for the award and urged other people to emulate him in supporting their clan teams which he said boosts players` morale.
Katikkiro explained that the tournament is aimed at developing talent and uniting people in Buganda since sports attracts many fans.
He thanked the minister of state for sports Herbert Ssemakula and Bika football the organizing committee for the great tournament and all the sponsors who facilitated the tournament to become a success.
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The Bagley family was told by the Search and Rescue team that they found Dooley's remains and that he had succumbed to Coyotes the day Brad passed away. Morning the loss of these three souls Barbara and her family had a funeral service for Brad and many a comment was made at the service about Brad's unconditional love for animals and for their sweet family pets. On Jan. 30th a call came in that a trucker had seen Dooley. Soon sightings came flooding in. Kurt, Barbara's son, was featured on the local news and more and more community support emerged. The hear warming efforts of people who were willing to give of their funds, time, and love to help this family in their hour of need has been inspiring to say the least. Traps were set, night watch video systems laid out, search parties assembled, flyers posted, social media campaigns began, the word was spread, and this family felt the concern and cares of all who helped.
Above is a picture of Barbara, one month after her accident, ribs shattered, broken wrist, head injury, covered head to toe in cuts/bruises, lungs collapsed, having had plates surgically placed in her chest, and yet climbing under a fence to find her dog.... now that is one determined lady!
Here is a photo of Barbara and her little buddy right after he was recovered. Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, donations, and efforts for this family. It means the world to us. If you would like to contribute to my best friend Bags and her family who is now facing serious financial hardship from funeral costs and extensive medical bills you can do so by clicking the PayPal button to the right of the screen. 100% of your donations aside from Paypal fees will go to the Bags and her family.


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Ten years on
Ten years ago, the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology published a report entitled Science and Society. How this came to be written may be of some interest. At the first meeting of the Committee which I attended, we were asked to suggest subjects for possible inquiries. Tentatively, I suggested that there was growing concern about a declining level of trust by the public in the work of scientists. 'Oh, we are dealing with this already,' said one of the very distinguished scientists loftily; 'it is called The Public Understanding of Science.' So I subsided!
Not long after that, I was approached by Lord Winston, by then Chairman of the Select Committee, suggesting that I might like to chair an inquiry into science and the public. I was delighted and of course agreed. The title of the inquiry became Science and Society, and we got to work.
Our report, published in February 2000, is still in demand. It has been described as one of the most influential reports of the decade.
It took about a year before its messages were absorbed by the science community. So what were these messages?
Listen as well as talk
Although public interest in science seemed never to have been higher, we found a disturbing lack of trust in what scientists did and said. 'The Public Understanding of Science' did not seem to be delivering, and we identified the cause as being a one-way process - top down, condescending and even demeaning. Instead, we recommended 'engagement' with the public. Instead of just teaching and preaching, scientists, engineers and technologists should talk to public audiences of all kinds about their work – their aims, their skills and their enthusiasms. We called, as one American witness put it to us, for 'ears as well as voices'. It is as important to listen to the public as it is to talk to them.
Ten years on, all the major scientific and engineering bodies now have their 'Science and Society' programmes. The government took up the challenge and published 'Science So What? So Everything!', and work is going on in government departments.
Cultural change
But it soon became apparent that there were problems. Our report did not attempt to define what was meant by 'engagement', though what we described as the 'new mood for dialogue' could be expressed in many different ways. We mentioned such things as consultative panels, focus groups, consensus conferences, internet dialogues and so on. Though valuable, they were no substitute for genuine changes in the cultures of key decision making institutions.
Some of this has been happening. Like others, I have served on award panels where prizes are given for excellence in science engagement, and I have been astonished by the range and variety of what is going on. Many thousands of people in all walks of life have been able to listen to and contribute to the dialogue.
But has anything changed very much? Are scientists any better trusted? Does the public support what the scientific community is up to? Has the culture really changed for the better?
Scepticism remains
One can certainly point to some very notable successes. One has been the support for stem cell research, even though some of the work, such as on hybrid embryos, initially aroused misgivings. However, Parliament with the support of the public, passed the legislation. Active campaigning by the voluntary sector was certainly a major factor.
But if one looks at the wider picture and asks whether the public really trust science, the situation is far from encouraging. Take for instance the growing scepticism among the public about climate change. Climate change is the most serious threat facing the world today, but as many people in Britain now believe the sceptics as believe the scientific establishment! Here the argument is centring around disputes about the facts, with the two sides becoming ever more entrenched, with arguments in black and white: 'you're wrong, I'm right!' Of course, the East Anglia University probe and the Himalayan glaciers blunder have done much to stir this up. Yet decades of serious, unchallengable scientific evidence is being thrust aside as the sceptics desperately try to prove that the scientists are wrong.
Take another example – GM crops. At Question Time in the Lords, I asked if the recent approval by the EU Commission for cultivating a GM potato was a sign of changing attitudes. The Minister replying mentioned, not once but three times, that 'the supermarkets will not sell GM food.' All the science points, not only to the safety of GM foods, but to the fact that the technology is essential if we are to feed the nine billion people that will be on our planet by 2050. Yet public opposition in the UK remains vehement.
Purpose and trust
So what has gone wrong? Why have ten years of active public engagement (PE) not improved matters? One major difficulty has sometimes been the lack of clarity about the purpose of PE. Where there is clarity, as for the defeat of disease through stem cell research, the engagement works. Where the threat seems remote and the aim is to change behaviour, it does not seem to work.
It comes back to trust. It is said that trust arrives on foot but departs on horseback – and the recent climate change scandals illustrate this dramatically. Scientists must be readier to admit the uncertainties as well as the certainties. They must be swifter to correct mistakes.
There is now some academic research which seeks to throw light on what is going on.
Current developments
The Science Communication Unit at the University of the West of England, has recently produced a 'Public Engagement Map'. While not purporting to be in any way complete, it does attempt to quantify what PE is going on. They ask five questions about involvement in PE: Who does it? What is done? Where does it happen? Why does it happen? And how does it happen? Their vision is fine: a society where scientists listen to and learn from the views from the public leading to mutual respect; where science communities are accessible and visible with informed open debate about what is going on. But when one comes to examine some of the actual activities they list, a rather mixed story emerges.
Of course much worthwhile engagement goes on but, in what they call 'the science industry sector', much of what happens is just marketing. In the academic sector, the stated aims seem admirable - to enable society to value and have confidence in the research process and outputs, and to help young people to pursue research careers. But there is little evidence of rewards or recognition. In the public sector, the survey says 'there appears to be some discrepancy between what is said and what is done within the public sector.' (Where I have I heard that before?)
Another report by a team at the London School of Economics: 'Scientists on Public Engagement: from communication to deliberation', though based on a limited survey of scientists active in PE, contains some very interesting qualitative assessments. The report appears to confirm the significance of a major sea change in professional scientific culture toward participation in PE as a key component of scientific research and innovation. It suggests that models of unsupportive publics are being replaced by intelligent, supportive and scientifically capable publics, particularly in relation to biology and medicine. Lapses in public support – GM crops, the MMR vaccine are mentioned – were attributed less to the public than to medical chicanery or to the negative influence of the media – the so-called 'Frankenstein Foods'!
Better methods
However, it reinforces the difficulty of fitting PE activities into the job descriptions of working scientists. PE is seen to be under-incentivised and under-rewarded, and potentially detrimental to research and to professional stigmatising! Moreover, efforts to improve incentives will run into the difficulty of measuring scientists' contributions, and risk turning the current voluntary activities into a bureaucratised system with more box ticking.
When our Select Committee came out with its firm proposals for public engagement in preference to the public understanding of science, we greatly underestimated the difficulties of doing it. I am sure that our aim was right - to engage in public dialogue on the scientific issues of the day. Those engaged in PE often state their aims with admirable clarity. They still need to work out better ways of achieving those aims.


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Sports Roundup: Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Drew Brees and more
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Projected image of Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during team introductions before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on November 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
The Black Mamba returns to the court, a Jacksonville man courts a new quarterback, and Richie Incognito in the court of public opinion. It's time for our weekly sport segment. We're joined by Andy Kamenetzky for all the latest.
We start with Kobe Bryant, back on the practice court for the first time since he tore his Achilles last April. How's he looking? When might we see him back in the game?
There are reports that Lamar Odom may be re-signing with the Clippers, but hasn't he had a lot of problems this offseason? Why would the Clippers want him back? And is Odom looking at any other teams?
Let's go to football and USC's victory over Stanford last weekend. We talked about this a little bit on Monday, the Trojans are now 5-1 since interim head coach Ed Orgeron took over. What's the likelihood that the "interim" will be taken out of his title?
During last Sunday's, 49ers-Saints game, there was some controversy over a hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees. What happened? Why so much drama around this?
Speaking of quarterbacks, let's turn to Tim Tebow. A Jacksonville golf pro has bought ads urging the Jaguars to sign Tebow. Who is this guy?
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There is a vast amount of information to learn about food allergy | intolerance.
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Students from different European forestry and agricultural colleges gathered in Fürstenburg, Italy from 21 to 25 of May to take part in the European Championship of Forestry Skills.
For the competition the students were formed into teams of four and tested in various disciplines. First of all, in the technical part of the contest their precision, skill and speed of chain saw handling were measured and assessed in the disciplines of chain fitting, felling, limbing, bucking by combined cut and precision bucking. Then in the second part, the forest course, the students had to perform various tasks under the headings of forest surveying, zoology and botany. The winner was determined by the highest score attained in the two parts of the contest.
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Give the children an opportunity to experience inviting people to your congregation. As ushers for a worship service, they can invite the people entering the sanctuary to take an order of service and a seat. At a coffee hour, the children can welcome people and invite them to take a nametag, something to eat or drink, or flyers about upcoming church activities.
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Welcome to the Website of SUNY Buffalo State's
Professional Development Schools Consortium
Whether you're a Teacher Candidate at one of our schools, a liaison member of a current PDS partner school, or a school administrator interested in your school becoming a partner, we hope this site will provide you with all the information you need. We are very proud of our organization and invite you to take a closer look.
What is the purpose of a PDS? College faculty, school administrators, and practicing teachers deliberate on how to cooperatively supervise pre-service teachers and provide closer connections to classroom practice, promote professional development for in-service teachers, improve student learning, and research educational practice for school reform.
What does a PDS do? Critical aspects of our program involve creating and maintaining a collaborative community partnership with urban, suburban, and rural school districts; collaboratively identifying, developing, and refining practices that promote student achievement; supporting initial preparation and continuing professional development for teachers and other school based educators; and supporting teacher inquiry to improve pupil and educator development. This is accomplished while Pre-Childhood and Childhood Education majors gain a variety of experiences, ranging from classroom observation and tutoring to methods and student teaching placements at established PDS sites.
Who is a member of the PDS, and what is its structure? The Professional Development Schools Consortium is a network of many partnerships. PDS partners include elementary schools where the school and SUNY Buffalo State personnel work in concert to facilitate high levels of learning by all students. PDS Partners also include colleges which are jointly registered with Buffalo State. As such, NCCC is an active member in the Consortium. The Consortium also teams with several organizations that promote excellence in education within Buffalo State - the Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education (CEURE), and Project Flight - and across Western New York.
The PDS Advisory Board, the governing body of the Consortium, meets 6-7 times per year.
The PDS model at Buffalo State follows the standards established by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (2001)and the NAPDS Nine Essentials (2008).
How many schools participate in this partnership? The Department of Elementary Education and Reading has established a partnership with over 45 schools to house our PDS Methods courses each semester. Student teaching is offered at locations across WNY, with some placements available in the New York City area. Students can be placed in urban, suburban and/or rural situations, giving them the opportunity to experience a variety of settings for maximum learning potential.
How successful is BSC's PDS? The SUNY Buffalo State PDS is an active, award-winning Consortium. This success is largely due to the collaboration of our professional learning community. The BS PDS holds an annual retreat, at which PDS partners, faculty, and students present their current year's research projects for review and discussion. Much of the research that comes out of these "mini-grant" projects is further presented at state and national level conferences and is published in professional journals.
The PDS has received local, state and national awards for excellence. Most recently, the 2011 Award for Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement was awarded to the Buffalo State Professional Development School (PDS) Consortium by the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) (http://elmwood.wgrz.com/news/families/buffalo-state-s-professional-development-school-consortium-honored-exemplary-achievement/53317).


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Mon, Feb 23, 09 at 7:16
both Alphonse Karr and my stripestem fernleaf have this icky black stuff, looks like it is on the culm where it joins with the branch and leaves.
My bambusa malingensis doesn't have ANY ,so it must be something plaguing my bambusa multiplex. Any advice how to treat this? I was thinking of bringing one of the Alphonse Karr into my house but not with this on it! Help! Thanks. teeka |
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It's likely caused by aphids which secrete a sticky, sugary substance (that ants love). This secretion can also contribute to the growth of sooty mold, which is probably what you are seeing. Hose everything off and apply something to zap the aphids. You may not be easily able to dissolve the gunk on the plant without physically rubbing and rinsing the spots. It's unsightly, but not too serious. |
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I don't really feel like getting into a big deep discussion. so I'll try to keep this brief.
if every LH batter that didn't do as well against LH pitchers was to be in a platoon situation then there would be a bunch of good LH hitters not being allowed to face LH pitchers.
I also totally think baseball is more than just numbers and statistics. confidence and what goes on in players mind is also a part of what happens, and putting a player into a platoon situation isn't always going to be successful because it could effect there confidence overall.
one of the LH batters that comes to mind is Andre Ethier. other than this year he has had multiple seasons when he didn't have very good numbers against LH pitchers. does that the Dodgers should have platooned him long ago?
I like hits better than walks. when it comes to Davis, I like HR (power numbers) over walks, even if that means a high number of K's that go along with that.


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Madison Wisconsin State Journal (Newspaper) - March 30, 1960, Madison, Wisconsin Dial Alpine 63111 WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY MARCH 30 1960 SECTION 2 PAGE 3 National Nose Count Will Start on Friday Hie nation starts counting noses Friday About 160000 census bikers in cluding 101 in Madison will start rounds Friday which will take them to every dwelling unit in the U S It is the start of the U S Department of Commerce 1960 federal census the 18th de cennial nose count The director of the Second Con gressional district which includes Madison said Tuesday that the census in this distric should be taken with no more than the normal amount of trojble Over By Apr IS Alfred B Plaenert 4314 Som erset lane said tht job here should be over by Apr 18 Its quite a job in Madison and around Waukesha also part of our dis Full Tax Revision Unit Meets Apr 8 The 19m ember Governors Committee on Ta Revision will meet Apr 8 in the State Capitol t was announced Tuesday The session will open at 10 am tn the governors reception room in the executive It is the first meeting of tie entire com mittee for severil months be cause the three subcommittees have been working on individual repofts The tax distribution subcom mittee headed by Madison Atty James Doyle wvil meet at 10 am Apr 7 at the same location trict because of the many annex ations in those areas The eastern side of Waukesha county borders on the suburbs of Milwaukee and we expect to run into some prob lems there The district includes Dane Jef ferson Columbia Dodge and Waukesha counties Plaenert is responsible for 28 crew chiefs and about 450 enumerators According to his schedule the census here should he 25 per cent through by Monday night about 90 per cent done by Apr 12 and an extra week will be needed to catch the scattered people who are not con tacted the first time around As a matter of fact some cen sus counting will start on Thurs day night Transient guests in places such as large hotels mo tels and other accommodations win be canvassed under a differ ent procedure than the one used for regular households Persons enumerated Thursday night will be counted as part of the local population only if they have no home elsewhere Easy to Identify The census takers will be easy to identify Each of them will be provided with a red white anc blue identification card to be worn on the lapel This care bears the seal of the Depart ment of Commerce and the words Census Enumerator Official Credential are printed across the face Plaenert said advance notice on the census by newspapers radio and television will probably make he job easier He said that resi dents can speed up the big coun jy having their advance report formwhich was mailed ready when the census taker arrives I there is some trouble with the form he said the census taker will help the householder fill i out In addition at every fourth household the census taker wil leave a census household question naire which contains addhiona questions covering population anc lousing characteristics which are being asked of a 25 per cen sample of the population House holders will be asked to fill ou the questionnaire and mail within three days to the loca census district office Many Seek More people applied for the cen sus taker jobs than there wer jobs available Plaenert said In some areas four or five people applied and only one could be chosen However he said he ex pected some of the census taker to drop out and said that even those who failed to get the job the first time might be contactec if they were needed later In covering the 3V4 million square miles of land area of the 50 states the census takers wil travel an estimated combined dis tance of more than 1000 time around the world or about 2 million miles PROGRAMS Madison National Sales Executive club will honor these 14 and two other young salesmen and saleswomen at Welchs Embers Apr 6 The 16 were selected from among many participants in the 1960 Junior Achievement of them will be cited as outstanding Top row left to right are Mary Fredericks Lonnie Marvin Nancy Lewis Karen Ripp Mary Coogan and Arthur Wermuth Front row left to right are Fred McCoy John Kaiser Dick Pflug Jerry John son Fred Rikkers Mary Hoover Dennis Lar son and Tom Robinson Not pictured are Law rence Link and Joan Gorst Sales Executives Club Will Honor Junior Achievers The National Sales Executives club of Madison will honor out standing Junior Achievement JA salesmen and saleswomen at its Apr 6 meeting at Welchs Em bers Sixteen outstanding young busi nessmen and women were selected from the 1960 Junior Achievement program and will receive recognition from the club of Junior Achievements sponsoring organizations Of this group of 16 five will be noted as outstanding with one chosen to represent Madison in the district competition at Min neapolis on Apr 8 Winners at he district level will be entered in national competition sponsored by club to be held in New York in May For ever a year Junior Achieve ment clubs have been function ing in Madison as producing com panies selling stock and products in the Madison area The young sters learn business practices by setting up and managing separate companies each company pro ducing and marketing a product Sixteen companies were set up in the Madison area this year making Junior Achievements first year in this area an outstanding Oreboats Get Early Start on Great Lakes CHICAGO Inland Steel Co opened its Great Lakes shipping season Sunday two weeks ahead of schedule Company officials said that fa vorable reports on ice conditions in northern Lake Michigan led to the decision to send two Inland oreboats from their home port East Chicago Ind to the ore loading docks of the Chicago and Northwestern railway in Escana ba Mich The shipping season opened two weeks late last Weather permitting three other ships will sail later next week Inland offi cials said JUDICIAL DELEGATE AND REFERENDUM ELECTION APRIL 51960 OFFICIAL BALLOT Election of Delegates to National Convention DEMOCRATIC PARTY To vote for an entire slate of delegatesatIarge and district delegates committed to the same presidential candidate make a cross or other mark in the circle O at the head of the column under the name of the presidential candidate FOR DELEGATESATLARGE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICIAL BALLOT Election of Delegates to National Convention REPUBLICAN PARTY i To vote iot an entire slate of dclegatcsatlarge and district delegates committed to the same presidential candidate make a cross or other mark in the circle O at the head of the column under fthe name of the presidential candidate FOR DELEGATESATLARGE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION VOTE IN ONE COLUMN JOHN F KENNEDY Candidate for President H HUMPHREY Candidate for President O FRANCIS J A AUERBACH ROBERT TT A HABERMAN JOHN G KEITH C HARDDS 2UGENE M A HEIDENREICH GREGORY C H KnZMAN JACK T M McMURRAY IVAN A DAVID JOHN W W THOMPSON CLEMENT J W UELMAN Congressional District Delegates to Democratic Notional MYRON I J ANGUS J R JOHNSON DANIEL J MIGLAUTSCH LLOYD K PFANKUCREN 1 JOHH L A RIMER RICHARD M NIXON Candidate for President O JOHN W BYRNES GLENN R DAVIS HARVEY V mGLEY WARREN P KNOWLES WALTER J XOHLER PHILIP G KUEHN MELVIN R LAIRD FRANK E PANZER GLENN M WISE FRANCIS EVERETT YERLY Congressional District Delegates to Republican National Convention JACKS OLSON PAUL J ROGAN OFFICIAL BALLOT for Judicial Election Mark with cross X in the square at the right of the name of the candidate for whom you desire to vote if it be there or write any that you wish to vote for in the proper plact JUDICIAL OFFICERS far Judaw Superior Court Branch1 WILLIAM C SACHTJEN A Nonpartifan Judiciary JOSEPH W BLOODGOOD A Nonpartisan Judiciary Official Referendum Ballot If you desire to vote for any question make a cross X or other mark in the square after the word underneath such question if you desire to vote against any question make a cross X or other mark in the square after the word underneath such question Shall section 10 of article VIII of the state constitution be amended to permit the state to make appropriations for the improvement of port facilities D Yea D FACSIMILE BALLOT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL DELEGATE AND REFERENDUM ELECTION To the Electors of Dane County Notice is hereby given that a judicial Delegate and Referendum election is to be held in the several towns wards villages and election precincts in the County of Dane on the 5th day of April 1960 at which the officers named below are to be chosen The names of the candi dates for each office to be voted for whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office are given under the title of the office and under the appropriate party or other designation each in its proper column together with the question submitted to a vote in the sample ballots below INFORMATION TO VOTERS The following instructions are given for infor mation and guidance of voters A voter upon entering the polling place and giving his name and residence will receive a ballot from the ballot clerk which must have indorsed thereon the names or initials of both ballot clerks and no other ballot can be used Upon receiving his ballot the voter must retire alone to a booth or compartment and prepare the same for voting A ballot clerk may inform the voter as to the proper manner of marking a ballot but he must not advise or indicate in any manner whom to vote for At an election for delegates to national conventions the voter shall select the party ticket of his choice and make a cross or other mark in the circle at the head of the column under the name of the presidential candidate of his choice At a nonpartisan election the voter shall place a cross or other mark in the square at the right of the name of the candidate for each office for whom he intends to vote or by inserting or writing in the name of any other candidate A voter may vote upon a question submitted to a vote of the people by making a cross or mark in the square at the right of the answer which he intends to give If the ballot be spoiled it must be returned to the ballot clerk who must issue another in its stead but not more than three in all shall be issued to any one voter Five minutes time is allowed in booth to mark ballot Unofficial ballots or memorandum to assist the in marking his ballot can be taken into the booth and may be used to copy from The ballot must not be shown so that any person can see how it has been marked by the voter After it is marked it should be folded so that the inside cannot be seen but so that the printed indorse ments and signatures of the ballot clerks on the outiide may be seen Then the voter should pass out of the booth or compartment give his name to the inspectoin charge of the ballot box hand him his ballot to be placed in the box and pass out of the voting place A voter who declares to the presiding officer that he is unable to read or that by reason of physical dis ability he is unable to mark his ballot can have assist ance of two election officers in marking same to chosen by the voter and if he declares that he is totally blind he may be assisted by any person chosen by him from among the legal voters of the county The presiding officer may administer an oath in his discretion as to such persons disability The adjoining is a fascimile of the official ballot TOWNS OTTO FESTGE Dane County Clerk DANE COUNTY POLLING PLACES Opening Cfosng School Black Earth Village Hall Upstairs Blooming 1st Grove High Sch 2nd pet Thurber Park Clubhouse Blue Horeb Village Hali Hall Cottage Cross St Marys School Pine Hall Hall Hall Hall 2120 Fish Hatchery Road Hall Hall Garage Village Hall Pleasant Garage 900 Hall Hall Hall Sun Hall at Norway Grove Hall Legion Hall DeForest VILLAGES Black Blue Hall Station Cottage Cross Legion Hall Maple Room Fire Station Hall pet Village 2nd pet Nichols Mt Hall Shorewood Station CITIES Sun Republish due to mechanical error March 31 1960
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Manchester Chan Group
Chinese Zen Meditation
We are a small group (typically 5 to 15 attend each week) of mixed experience - some have only recently started meditation, others have been practicing for many years in the Chan (Chinese Zen) or other traditions.
The main focus of the group is Chan as practiced by the Western Chan Fellowship, but we are an open group and so membership and discussions may encompass other Buddhist traditions.
The group is led by Simon Child, the Teacher of the Western Chan Fellowship.
Thursday Evenings
Check this page for the latest news before attending.
Our regular meeting time/place is Thursdays at 7pm at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS. This is in Central Manchester, just behind the Central Library, and less than 100m from the St Peter's Square Metrolink stop on the Eccles/Altrincham line.
We are not always in the same room, but you will be able to locate us by looking at the room-listing on the whiteboard at reception, just inside the entrance of the Friends Meeting House. We are listed as 'Chan Meditation'.
We welcome both beginners, to whom we can give meditation instruction, and experienced meditators who wish to sit with us.
Please arrive for about 7pm. We usually start meditation soon after 7:15pm, and so particularly if it is your first time with us you should arrive in plenty of time so that we can give you any necessary instruction.
We only have a couple of spare meditation cushions and benches, so if you already have your own then please bring them with you. For those who prefer to sit on a chair there are many chairs available but you may like to bring a cushion to place on the hard wooden chairs.
- 7:00pm Arrive, arrange the room, brief social chat.
- 7:20 Sitting Meditation
- 7:50 Slow Walking Meditation
- 8:00 Sitting Meditation
- 8:30 Questions and Answers, Discussion, Conversation
- 9:10 Rearrange the room, leaving the building by 9:15pm
There is no charge for attendance at the Thursday evening meetings. Optionally you may place a donation in the Dana bowl which goes towards the cost of the room hire which is currently £21 per week.
Sutra Study Group
A Sutra Study Group meets approximately monthly, led by Fiona Nuttall. Next meeting is on Saturday 28th February 2pm-4pm. All welcome. Meet at the Friends Meeting House, Mount St, Manchester.
The text to be studied is the Dhammapada using the Valerie Roebuck translation published by Penguin. Reduced price used copies are available from Amazon. At the next meeting we shall be studying chapter 6 of this version.
For further details and updates email fiona(at)westernchanfellowship.org
Day Retreats
Our next day retreat will be on Sunday 1st February. This will be at the Elms Community Centre, in Whitefield. Please arrive between 9:30 and 10am, so that we can start promptly at 10am. Please email us at manchesterchan(at)WesternChanFellowship.org if you intend to attend, so that we can advise you in the event of any changes to the arrangements.
The Elms Community Centre is easily accessible by Metrolink or bus from Manchester.
- If you intend to use the Metrolink to travel to Whitefield it would be wise to check the Metrolink service information page the day before in case planned weekend works affect your route on the day e.g. part of the the line may be closed but replaced by a bus service (which typically is slower, so you may need to set off sooner).
- If you need a lift from the Whitefield Metrolink station to the Elms Centre (about 400 yards walk) let us know and we may be able to arrange for someone to meet you.
Free car parking is available in the centre car park and also on the street outside the centre.
We aim finish by about 16:00, leaving us time to pack up and be out by 16:30.
Details of the Day
These day retreats ("zazenkai") are led by Simon Child Chuan-fa Jing-hong who is a Dharma heir of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Personal interviews are usually available for those who wish to discuss their Dharma practice with Simon.
The main purpose for a day retreat is to provide an extended period of meditation practice, spending the day in silence and doing several sessions of Buddhist meditation.There may be a Dharma talk or practice instruction.
Lunch is also taken in silence, and is provided by each participant bringing some vegetarian food to share.
- 10:00am Arrive, arrange room, have tea/coffee.
- 10:20 Recite the Heart Sutra
- 10:30 Sitting Meditation
- 11:00 Standing Yoga Exercises
- 11:15 Sitting Meditation
- 11:45 Slow Walking Meditation
- 12:00 Sitting Meditation
- 12:30 Prepare Lunch
- 12:40 Lunch
- 13:20 Washing up
- 13:45 Sitting Meditation
- 14:15 Standing Yoga Exercises
- 14:30 Sitting Meditation
- 15:00 Slow Walking Meditation
- 15:15 Sitting Meditation
- 15:45 Tea, Rearrange room
- 16:15 End
If you have your own meditation cushion/bench then please try to bring them with you as we do not have many spares. Please also bring a mat or blanket to place on the lino floor. There are plenty of suitable chairs available for those who prefer to sit on a chair.
There is no charge for attendance at the day retreats, though contributions in the region of £5 - 10 per person are invited towards the room-hire costs of £80 for the day.
Please remember to bring a contribution towards the shared vegetarian lunch. If you have special dietary needs please ensure you bring with you sufficient suitable food, since with a 'potluck' lunch we cannot be sure to meet your needs.
Contact manchesterchan(at)WesternChanFellowship.org for further details of arrangements.
Residential Retreats
The Manchester group does not currently hold residential retreats. Please refer to the Western Chan Fellowship Retreat Programme.


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- grisha
- June 01, 2012 - 12:28
It is strange to me how someone can view matters from one hard core perspective that, amazingly, benefits his own self. First, copywrite laws, like any others, are purely a product of human imagination. Maybe the ten commandments were set in stone but those are the only ones I can recall right off hand. The right to protect and profit from the written word, artistry, architectural plans, music, whatever is a TOTAL invention and yet you speak of it and your exact interpretation of it as some sort holy grail or God given truth. I suppose that is simply human nature, but, puleeeeeze, spare us the self righteous indignation. Second, lets look at some other folks' perspectives. You often write about things you see, hear, etc. and use them for YOUR own fun and profit yet I doubt that you ever renumerate the owner of the driveway, lawn, pasture, building, stream, whatever, for incorporating his property into your own written word and sell. Why not pay for the priviledge of expounding upon some property of another instead of "simply taking something" of his? Funny how things can look out of someone else's eyes.
- Paul Bowdring
- June 01, 2012 - 09:27
Hats off to Russell Wangersky for his spirited defence of the Access Copyright program, which, along with the Canada Council's Public Lending Right program, provides much needed supplementary income for professional writers, whose average incomes nationally are below the poverty line. In her interview with the CBC, Crystal Rose, president of the NL Libraries Association, attacks the Access Copyright program and defends the rights of students, academics, and researchers, but makes no mention of writers' rights whatsoever! It can only be simple arrogance or blissful ignorance that enables a LIBRARIAN to actively undermine a professional group (writers) without whose work (books) her own profession and institution (the library) would not exist.
- W McLean
- June 04, 2012 - 00:11
If the average income of writers is below the poverty line, then you need a new definition of "professional". What is the source for this pseudo-statistic, that has been floating around since at least the 1970s?
- Ron Tizzard
- June 01, 2012 - 08:26
Accumitively, I spent about 20 years in and around the world of acedemia, completing my basic education to grade 12, and thereafter completing three degrees at Mun. I was the average student i.e. attending classes, doing reference work hours on end at thew Mun library and on-line. The question raised today never crossed my mind. I didn't give my reference searches...hundreds through the years ...a second thought. But, the source of references, direct quotes etc. (many 1000s as one might imagine) were always attached; class handouts were also referenced. The works of otheres were always duely noted, expected and respected. Through these years, for this post graduate, the question of authors being compensated for 'quotations used'' from their materials etc. was never raised (and for me, it never crossed my mind). But, now that the question is raised, I think the Institutions of learning should offer some 'compensation' to authors. The only question being...how does it get done? The dairy farmer is compensated for his milk which he delivers to the supermarket each day; why not compensate an author for his/her intellectual works used many years repeatedly to further the 'intelligence' in its broadest form to produce well educated people to create and run our public services; to contribute to the production of ntelligent minds to develop and offer the creative arts and entertainment we frequently attend. I think the question of compensation to authors (and perhaps other 'trades) by way of 'copyright', whatever way it exists or should be developed is only right and fair. On the physical side of life, people are compensated, and society supports that; why not the authors of intellectual produce within the realm of education and research. I think the only question that should be asked is...HOW DOES THAT GET DONE.
- Phil
- May 30, 2012 - 09:57
That is a rather poor comparison Mr. Wangersky. When was the last time you rented a car? I rented one on last Tuesday for a week, and there was no cost associated with the number of kilometers I had driven (perhaps you should call budget and find that out for yourself). We had agreed to a set price based on the number of days the car was needed. Now, can you imagine my outrage if after I had signed the contract and returned the car that I was additionally charged for kilometers? That is what Access Copyright is doing with this bit of contract restructuring. Hopefully you have never opened a book at chapters to read a few pages without first having paid for it. Oh woe to the poor author who wasn't compensated for your bit of free reading.
- Russell Wangersky
- May 29, 2012 - 20:43
For those interested in the debate, Access Copyright had this to say about a deal reached today with the association of Canadian community colleges: "Access Copyright announced today that they have agreed on a model licence with the Association of Community Colleges of Canada (ACCC) that will give community colleges in Canada the ability to copy from over 22 million works from Access Copyright's broad repertoire. Under the model licence ACCC institutions will pay Access Copyright a royalty of $10.00 per full-time equivalent student (FTE) annually. This royalty includes what used to be a separate 10 cents per page royalty for coursepack copying, so there will no longer be a separate royalty for such copying. Although we have little data regarding digital copying on campuses, historical coursepack usage data indicates that universities copy 2.6 times more than colleges. "Access Copyright's repertoire consists of published works from thousands of Canadian creators and hundreds of Canadian publishers and countless foreign rightsholders from 28 other countries, making the model licence a great value," said Maureen Cavan, Executive Director of Access Copyright. "ACCC member institutions can now copy portions of practically every publication that exists in paper form that is not on our exclusions list and reproduce it into digital or print form." This agreement will be in place until December 31, 2015 and will renew automatically for one-year terms. At the end of the term, either party can also cancel or request to renegotiate the agreement. A survey methodology will be designed jointly to gather reliable data to allow Access Copyright to make fair distribution of royalties to its affiliates and to assist in establishing appropriate future licence rates. The survey will be designed to minimize the administrative burden on both parties, in particular academic staff and students, and will respect academic freedom, privacy and the obligations of colleges under collective agreements with faculty and staff." So perhaps a negotiation had reach a result.
- May 29, 2012 - 20:40
"Ms. Rose and I have a difference of opinion - my major concern is that this whole debate is being cast as a battle of Access Copyright versus university learning." The only person who has framed it this way is you, Mr. Wangersky. Actually, you have mostly created the illusion that it's an issue between a lone, brave writer and the beastly NLLA.
- Skeptical Cynic
- May 29, 2012 - 20:23
RW's rant kind of reminded me of the children's story The Stolen Smell... the one about the greedy baker who tried to charge his neighbour for enjoying the smell of his fresh-baked cinnamon buns... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klUuRADwXEw
- May 29, 2012 - 20:13
Mr. Wangersky, Your caricatured paraphrasing of Ms. Rose's words is not only misleading, it makes you look silly. The NLLA's position is fairly clear: rights to many of the works covered under the Access Copyright tariff are already purchased by universities; the Access Copyright license extends the definition of copyright beyond legal precedent; the license restricts personal use of some materials for purposes such as indexing; and it mandates that institutions monitor the transfer of works, even within emails - which suggests quite strongly that monitoring emails would be necessary. You can simplify this argument down to "Wah, somebody pay me cuz im a good riter!!!!!!1!" all you want, but you should at least acknowledge that the issue has some complexity and that the NLLA is not trying to "steal" from you. They're taking a stand on an issue of copyright, perhaps one that is a bit difficult for you to understand.
- hj
- May 29, 2012 - 19:51
Hey, Russell. I didn't have to pay anything to access this article of yours. Are you going to start a protest against your employer for allowing me to view this FOR FREE? Yes, I know you were compensated for writing the article in the first place but doesn't it make you oh so angry that so many people are just looking at your work with their grubby little eyes? If you want to keep your writing so close, then keep it in your diary. And stop trying to slander Ms. Rose. It's amazing how you've twisted her words around. It doesn't show you're a good writer, that twisting. It merely shows you don't listen.
- Russell Wangersky
- May 29, 2012 - 20:17
Hi HJ: I don't mind at all that the article is on the Internet: my employer and I have a contract that spells out what the copyright is, and we agree on it. It's being used with - wait for it - the permission of the copyright holder. Ms. Rose and I have a difference of opinion - my major concern is that this whole debate is being cast as a battle of Access Copyright versus university learning. And everybody seems to forget it's about real, live work done by real, live people who have to make a living, too. Doesn't make me in the least bit angry that people are reading it - there is a contract in place, and it suits both employer and employee.
- Kelly Hatch
- May 29, 2012 - 19:40
I am dissappointed in Mr. Wangersky, who has missed the point. In no way is the Newfoundland and Labrador Libraries Association advocating that indiviudals not been given proper credit, and where appropriate, financial compensation for their work. Where the attention needs to be focused is on the lack of details in this argreement which can threaten the creative and intellectual freedom that contributes to the creation of these works in the first place. As an indiviudal it concerns me greatly that what I search for when conducting research, what information I share with others to generate discussion and ideas will be under scutiny. The lack of details about how activities will be monitored to ensure compliance is another reason for concern. I am not convinced that copyright protection at the expense of intellectual freedom is worth it.
- Russell Wangersky
- May 29, 2012 - 20:31
Hi ECK: I enjoyed the juxtaposition of "caricatured paraphrasing" of Ms. Rose with your description of me as "cuz im a good riter," but seriously; the fact is that most of the rights covered under Access Copyright's tariff aren't actually purchased by universities, especially not those that have opted out in the past. There are issues to be determined for sure - interesting that Canadian community colleges agreed today to an Access Copyright agreement, well, much like the one the universities have been asked to accept. As to the extension of the reach of copyright - that could easily have been fought before the copyright board - except the universities have withdrawn from that forum.
- Russell Wangersky
- May 29, 2012 - 20:34
For Kelly Hatch: I understand your concerns to a point, but think of it this way for a moment: you rent a car that you don't own, but pay to use, by the kilometre. Are you suggesting that the company that rents you the car is invading your privacy by asking to look at the odometer?
- PostMortem
- May 29, 2012 - 17:55
I am a musician, I know my work has been sampled in India without my consent, permission, credit or reparation. I don't care. Music is a gift to the world and if some kid in India wants to take a few riffs out of 2024, then he can have it. It sounded a lot like pulling teeth anyway. Everything should be open-sourced. Grow up people, money isn't even real.
- Russell Wangersky
- May 29, 2012 - 17:31
For Ms. Rose: I am an Access Copyright affiliate and glad of it: you may not know that among the work that the Access licence includes in this deal are "course packs" of whole stories or poems photocopied and distributed by professors. And despite its official position, does MUN play fair with writers? Well, that depends: in the absence of an agreement with Access, I know that writers in this province were approached for individual licences for their work, and offered payment of $0 - but they were supposed to be pleased with the fact their work was at least being distributed. I'm glad to be represented, rather than bullied. If the work is such a minor part of the university's needs, by all means opt out - but do not try to force side-deals on writers for free. Copyright is copyright. Russell Wangersky
- Crystal Rose
- May 29, 2012 - 18:55
Yes, I am aware that course packs seem to be the primary usage the AC licence covers (which constitutes a very small proportion of the copying being done at Memorial). I wholeheartedly agree that Memorial should compensate writers and publishers for copying and distributing their work for purposes not covered by fair dealing or educational exemptions, but I think, as do many copyright experts, that AC has gone beyond that with a licence that contains many unreasonable and unrealistic terms at an exorbitant cost to post-secondary institutions. You note, "there's more than one kind of thievery"? Yes, there certainly is.
- Crystal Rose
- May 29, 2012 - 16:48
Although Mr. Wangersky suggests what I was "saying loud and clear" was that "people want the benefit of copying other people's work and using it on the cheap in their research and studies", that was certainly not what I wished to imply. Memorial University does pay for permission to copy works where the conditions of fair dealing and educational exemptions do not apply, and obviously creators and publishers should be fairly compensated for their work. However, my point, which Mr. Wangersky seems to have missed entirely, was that Access Copyright wishes to charge people for uses which are permitted for free under Canadian Copyright law, and restrict people from doing things which they are allowed to do. Mr. Wangersky says "if you don't come to an agreement with me or my representative, you have no right to copy my work" but that depends on what specifically he means by copying. Individuals are permitted to copy insubstantial portions of his work, and copy substantial portions under fair dealing for the purpose of research or private study. Copyright laws seek to achieve balance between the rights of a copyright owner and users' interests; the proposed Access Copyright licence does not. Also, Access Copyright does not represent all creators and publishers in Canada (I wonder if Mr. Wangersky is even represented by them?), nor do they even have rights to much of the material being used at post-secondary institutions. $26 per student is a high-price for what amounts to a relatively small repertoire, and Access Copyright has been accused of lacking transparency in its royalty distribution and in what percentage even gets to writers like Mr. Wangersky. For a more detailed criticism of the licence: http://nlla.ca/2012/05/09/nlla-advising-universities-colleges-not-to-sign-auccs-proposed-model-license-with-access-copyright/
- Catherine
- May 29, 2012 - 15:43
At no point did Ms. Rose suggest that authors or publishers not be compensated for the work they do. Nor did she suggest that faculty hand out photocopies of published copyrighted works in the classroom. The Copyright Board of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal have held that the making of multiplecopies to hand out to students for the purpose of education is not one of the fair dealing purposes. This information is readily available on the copyright information website at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
- W McLean
- May 29, 2012 - 14:17
In many countries, including the US, with its large publishing industry, this debate wouldn't exist: such educational use of copyrighted materials would not need to be licensed. It is "fair use", just as "fair dealing" allows newspapers to quote from copyright works. The collective agencies in Canada, especially "Excess Copyright", are often times licensing rights, and in respect of works or uses, which do not need licensing. And they are pricing themselves out of their own market. No writer needs shed a tear for them.
- Carl
- May 29, 2012 - 09:58
Grow up and stop whining, Russell. Once you have published a work you can't expect to bill everyone who accesses it. If I buy a book that you wrote (not likely, but let's imagine), then I own that book. And if I want to lend it to someone to read, that is my prerogative. Copying an excerpt from it for someone else's use is no different. If a professor or a school buys a copy of a book, they should of course be able to lend it or provide copies of excerpts to students - free of charge. Who knows - the free publicity your work gets through such sharing might actually encourage sales. If the school were copying and distributing the whole thing, or selling the excerpts, that would be different. But that is not what we're talking about here. You're just being greedy and unreasonable.
- Eli
- May 29, 2012 - 14:15
So if I like the color of your lawn I can just go in and cut a dozen or so sods out of it. Is that what you're sayin' Carl? Y'er nuts b'y.
- Carl
- May 29, 2012 - 18:57
Eli, thanks for the chuckle. But of course that's not what I'm saying. If someone steals my sod, then I am deprived of my sod. But art doesn't work that way. If an author writes something and someone buys a copy of it and then decides to share it with someone else, that does not deprive the original author of their work. So it's not like stealing someone's sod. Let's stick with the gardening theme: Suppose I create a unique hybrid rose bush and sell cuttings from it. Now someone buys a cutting from me, grows their own rose bush, and then takes a cutting from their own rose bush to give to someone else. Should that person have to pay me because I created the original rose bush? Of course not.
- May 30, 2012 - 09:17
ELI: If that person asked you to click a piece of your sod so you can grow your own. Have you committed theft against the people who produced the seeds to originally grow the lawn? How many people in Newfoundland have bought a flower and given a clipping to a friend so they can grow their own. Is that theft? Nobody here is debating copyright as something that is right or wrong. Access copyright wants to charge Universities for linking websites - this article for example. Each time the link is sent in an e-mail, that constitutes a duplication of the article and requires a fee to be paid. Do you agree with this? Universities have no issues paying authors for their works. They're not agreeing to the double dipping access copyright is trying to get away with.
- Eli
- May 30, 2012 - 09:30
It ain't Miller Time yet, that's not 'till four o'clock, but I'm gonna have a nice cold beer anyway. Take a break and have one y'erselves b'ys.


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Men's Steens Mountain™ Full Zip Fleece 2.0
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The next generation of a Columbia classic, this outdoor staple features a finely tuned fit and a soft-yet-rugged filament-fleece fabrication to keep you warm when temperatures plummet.
- Modern Classic fit
- Zippered security pocket keeps small items secure
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Men's Steens Mountain™ Full Zip Fleece 2.0
husband loves columbia jackets
my husband now has 2 jackets I got him one for Christmas and he wanted another so each person in my family now has two of your jackets.
January 11, 2015
I got this for my husband and he LOVES it. It's fit perfect he wears dress shirts under his for work and it works great for himi
January 7, 2015
Gone downhill
I bought a Columbia fleece about 8-9 years ago from a retail store and loved everything about it. It was time to replace it after overuse, so I ordered this one on-line. It fits the same and looks good, but the fleece material is thinner than my old one. It doesn't keep me quite as warm as the old one and the zipper is also of lower quality. I feel like I'm going to break the zipper if I'm not careful with it. I'm quite disappointed in the change from the older version. Also, when zipped all of the way up, it doesn't cover as much of my chin/face as the older version if I'm cold.
January 4, 2015
Nice jacket
I ordered two of these as Christmas gifts for family. They are really nice. Nice and light, but warm.
January 4, 2015
Great Jacket
I ordered an XL for hubby as other reviews said it ran small. He usually wears a L and the XL fit him perfect. The color was a bit of a disappointment as ordered Buffalo and it looks more gray than brown. Not a big deal though.
December 31, 2014
great for snow skiing when you need to layer up !
December 31, 2014
I just brought this fleece for my uncle and he love it! I recommend not only this fleece but also the good service and the fast shipping. Thank YOU!
December 29, 2014
Great Fleece Jacket for light cold weather!!
True to size and very comfortable in the cold.
December 29, 2014
Good jacket
Good overall multi purpose jacket can be worn in all types of weather and it looks really nice
December 28, 2014
Must have base layer or stand alone.
Must have fleece. Great as a stand alone or base layer. I pair with a windproof soft shell for temps above 35F or insulated jacket for temps below 32F. This is a high quality fleece jacket with multiple uses. Fits true to size. Great value for the price. This is a must have winter/fall garment.
December 24, 2014
Pretty comfortable, stylish, I bought the black fleece and it fits just right after you adjust it. Not super happy with the color though, it's somewhat off black and looks greenish outside =/ , still love it though
December 21, 2014
Not what I was expecting for the price.
Yeah, if a thin kinds girly looking jacket is your thing, this is perfect. I guess I just expected something completely different and wasn't very impressed. For the money I spent, I think it could've been a bit heavier for warmth. It is what it is though, I'll just remember th at next time.
December 18, 2014
Awesome jacket!
first time getting this, quality is by far worth the money. Only thing that bothers me is the length, it is kinda long on the torso and on the neck. But if you prefer a more puffy jacket would 5/5 go for it.
College students seems to like it very much, walking inside the campus for 2 mins is really difficult. The harsh weather of 75 C disrupts student's attention and focus to study.
The style and fit makes you look like you belong in a white upper middle class, usually wears polo, khakis and loafers, belongs in a fraternity and brings a gallon of h20 for hydration.
Overall this product is alright.
December 9, 2014
Great price for giving !
Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my brother in law and I am pleased with quality as well as price and ease of purchase. I'm sure it will be liked
December 4, 2014
this product was not what I expected
For the price i expected the color of the material not to look faded or worn out. The size is to small I was dissapointed.
December 4, 2014
Great sweater
Absolutely love this the fleece. I was a little worry based on the reviews I read, regarding size however I decided to go with my gut and order a large it fits just right.
December 3, 2014
Black color not black
The Black color of this particular jacket is a dark charcoal gray, not a true black. Disappointed!
November 29, 2014
awesome fleece
I hate fleeces that shed. This doesnt. Its warm enough for even 40 degree weather. And i'm originally equatorian so you know i hate the cold. Huge fan of columbia's products.
November 22, 2014
Fleece Jacket
The jacket is comfortable and soft. Also works well as inner liner when raining with wind jacket on the outside.
November 7, 2014
I bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it! Its warm and true to his size, he is 6'2 so its length is good for his size.
November 6, 2014
Great Value Purchase
This fleece is a great buy for the price ... comfortable, warm, and sharp looking. I definitely recommend. For sizing, if you are between sizes, go down. I am either a M/L and I ordered an M that fits perfectly over a t-shirt.
October 31, 2014
Early Autumn
Neat design for early autumn. Because it doesn't have a hat, you may not want to wear it when chilly wind blows your head.
October 29, 2014
Product says it runs small
Product indicates smaller / tighter fit. According to the measurements it should have fit me perfectly. I am 5'5" 145 lbs. I ordered a small and the thing was huge. Sorry Columbia I most likely will not shop with you again.
October 25, 2014
Poor Quality
I had two of these this year "break." The bottom zip ties popped on me while wearing them. Never had a problem with it in the past, have no idea. I am a small (very thin), but I ordered a medium. Had the zip ties pulled taught around my waste, and both times they just popped. The first one was after the first wear, and the second one popped on the forth wear. Very disappointed.
October 23, 2014
I am impressed
These jackets are exactly as advertised, plus they are surprisingly warm and soft. They do not shrink when washed. I wear them every day as they are easy to slip into, are very comfortable and they look nice.
October 23, 2014
A little big
Some people tell me I'm skinny. However, I can tell you that I would never order a medium t-shirt from JCREW and expect it to fit. With that said, I ordered a medium and actually wish I ordered a small of this fleece!
October 15, 2014
Great price! Great Product!
The Men's Steens Mountain™ Full Zip Fleece 2.0 is exceptionally high-quality and am happy to wear this warm and comfortable fleece as we enter into Fall and Winter!
September 25, 2014
Economical Warmth
While this jacket wasn't as impressive as some of Columbia's other fleece products, however, it is very economical and works well for those who like to layer up. I would like to note that after a whole winter of wearing this jacket almost daily all day long, the fleece seems to ball up and loose it's softer feel.
September 23, 2014
Good Utility Jacket
First and foremost, this jacket runs LARGE. I don't know why it says otherwise on the product page. I'm 6"0 165lbs and I bought a medium that fit me like a tent. Immediately returned and getting a small. With that said, this will be my second purchase of this jacket after the one I bought 2 years ago wore down. It holds up well and does the job.
September 13, 2014
Solid cool weather jacket/insulating layer
I have had two of these jackets, both are still in use. They're excellent in cool still weather in the fall and are great as layers under a rain coat/windbreaker. I have used the jackets while hunting, sailing, cross country skiing, and construction. In all circumstances the jacket served it's purpose admirably. My only complaint is after extensive use the elbows will wear thin (such is the nature of fleece I guess) and the bottom of the zipper can begin to fray. I would still recommend the jacket. I found that the sizing was spot on for me but I am a smaller framed person.
July 31, 2014
Great features, perfect size! Looks Comfortable!
I bought this jacket for my boyfriend for his birthday. The jacket is absolutely perfect! I cannot wait to give it to him! He has been wanting a Columbia jacket for so long, and I cannot wait! :)
April 2, 2014
Love this jacket!!
Bought this for my husband and he loves it! The blue is a nice color. I plan on buying him the black one soon because he wears it all of the time!
March 29, 2014
Very picky husband and he actually said it is great. Way to go Columbia. Thanks
March 22, 2014
Men's Steens Mountain™ Full Zip 2.0
Nice and warm jacket but feels a little small for the Med size.
March 20, 2014
Great Fleece
Had a different brand that wore out after many yrs. Ordered this one and glad I did.
March 16, 2014
Nice Fleece Jacket
At first, because it's different then what I normally wear, I didn't like it much. Now that I've worn it for a while I love it. It's soft, warm, and fits great. I'm thinking about getting a second one.
March 13, 2014
Steens XL a nice fleece
We bought this Steens (Mens XL) for my wife, who generally needs a Woman's XXL jacket. (I could not find any CS women's XXL fleeces in February 2014, when we had to find a replacement for her old CS fleece that had been given to a homeless person.)
She is happy with its fit and function for early-morning and late evening train commutes (Oakland to Santa Clara, CA via Capitol Corridor) here in the SF Bay Area, where temps can vary quite a bit between 6 AM and 7 PM.
I might buy one for myself, but I have too many (4-5) already…
A Steens (Men's MED) vest is a real possibility, though…
March 13, 2014
smooth and warm material
i love it.!!! true fit and warm.
March 12, 2014
Love it!
The jacket is warm and washes well!
I love it!
February 27, 2014
Love my Steen's Mountain sweater/jacket
Do I love them? Well.....I have one in every color now. Also several of the vests. They're great for casual wear on a cool day.
Thanks, Columbia, your products are awesome! Well worth every penny, too.
February 19, 2014
looks good, light weight
numbers threads needed to be trimmed off. Looks good, but feels lighter weight than the REI equivalent
February 18, 2014
Men's Steens mountain Full zip 2.0
Excellent fleece, not to thin not to thick. It will keep you happy no matter what conditions your in. It's a Columbia, so you know quality is to notch.
February 16, 2014
Love it!
It keeps me warm and it's pretty light. It's also nice and soft.
February 15, 2014
My grandson loves this jacket!
Perfect jacket for north Florida winters!
February 14, 2014
My Go To Daily Fleece
This is actually the second one that I have purchased because I wear the first one so much that it needs to be washed. The only way to wash it was to have a second one to wear. I actually wore this as one of my base layers when I climbed to Everest Base Camp but it is not that technical, it just a good all around fleece. It may be thinner compared to others, but for me lounging around the house, or going to the store it is perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. I find some of the more technical fleece fabrics to be too hot for me.
February 14, 2014
item damaged
when we received the jacket the seam on the side had not been sewed and was unwearable.
February 13, 2014
steen's mountain
I bought this on a whim and glad I did. the size was just right and the fleece is really soft. I'm sure it will soften up even more with a few washings.
It works as an alternative to a sweatshirt and can work as a light jacket in spring and fall. I'll also wear it on cool days when i'm playing golf.
February 12, 2014
Nice and warm!
I was a little worried about purchasing this jacket, but I am glad I did! It is so warm, and really soft! It runs a little big, but I think that is how they are supposed to go. But over all, I think if you are looking at buying one you should!! You will not be disappointed! It keeps the cold out good!
February 12, 2014
This is a really nice jacket.
My only complaint for this product is the length of it. It is way too long. I purchased almost the same jacket about 15 years ago, and it was a much shorter jacket. I could not find this jacket or a similar one under Columbia Women's clothing. I was able to find it under the Men's clothing line. The men's jacket was exactly what I was looking for. I only wish it was about 4 or 5 inches shorter. I guess I will take it somewhere and have it hemmed. It would be great if you could make this jacket for women and make it about 5 inches shorter.
February 11, 2014
Steen's Mt Zip
I found this jacket to run a little small. The quality of the fleece is not nearly as thick and nice as jackets from previous years. It looks like it might not hold up as well as the "older" versions. I hope that I am not disappointed. If you want a lightweight zip, it should function fine.
February 10, 2014
Size & Fit Guide
Size Chart
Size & Fit Guide
Men's Fit Guide
Body contouring fit conforms to movement.
Body skimming fit with end-use mobility in mind.
Modern Classic
Universal, easy fit for comfortable range of motion.
Modern Classic
Most generous fit for a full spectrum of movement.
Men's Body Measurement (Inches)
Tops | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Sleeve Length | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
Waist | 27-29 | 30-32 | 33-35 | 36-38 | 39-42 | 43-46 |
Hips | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 | 47-49 |
Chest Size | 32-35 | 35-38 | 38-41 | 42-45 | 46-49 | 50-53 |
Tops | L | XL | XXL |
Sleeve Length | 35 | 36 | 37 |
Waist | 36-38 | 39-42 | 43-46 |
Hips | 41-43 | 44-46 | 47-49 |
Chest Size | 42-45 | 46-49 | 50-53 |
How to Measure
- 1. Neck: Measure at the base or thickest part of your neck.
- 2. Chest/Bust: Measure at the fullest part of the chest, under the armpits and over the shoulder blades, keeping the tape measure firm and level.
- 3. Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, allowing the tape measure to sit comfortably.
- 4. Sleeves: Start at the center back of your neck and measure across the shoulder and down to the wrist. Round up to the next even number.
- 5. Inseam: Measure from the top of the interior leg to the bottom of the ankle.
How to Measure
How to Measure
- Fold up at dotted line.
Place against a wall or other 90 degree surface.
Place heel against fold/wall on flat level surface. - Mark the end of the longest toe with a pen or pencil.
- Measure both feet and use the larger measurement.
- Read measurement and compare to size chart.
- When comparing on the size chart, determine the closest larger measurement and use that number to determine your shoe size for your country's shoe measurement standard.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping Information
Shipping Method | Rate | Expected Delivery Time |
UPS Ground | $6.00 | 3-7 Business Days |
UPS 2-Day Air | $12.00 | 2-3 Business Days |
UPS Overnight | $19.00 | 1-2 Business Days |
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Return Policy
Returns are accepted within 30 days of the purchase date online or in-store. Your apparel must be in original and unworn condition, with tags still attached. Footwear returns must also include the original box.
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