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Millersville University Viewbook 2013-2014
Take a look at Millersville University viewbook to see if it is the right college for you.
What will you make of your unique potential made in Millersville What is made in Millersville? 1 What is made in Millersville is a world-class education—one where our students can seize all of the opportunities that life presents. Whatever you aspire to achieve. You will sense it the first moment you visit campus. It's the result of the commitment that the community of people who are Millersville—our students, professors, coaches, counselors, advisors and alumni—share. We believe that a good life begins with learning, that hard work leads to great things, and that caring for one another results in a better world. Our students have high expectations for themselves, and they thrive in our challenging academic environment. Our professors and the many people who contribute to the life of the campus are improving ways that students can collaborate and push the boundaries of learning. 2 The welcoming and supportive environment here has encouraged and challenged me to grow. Millersville is so full of possibilities for students. It's been a great experience. Dennis B. Downey, Ph.D., Professor of History and Director of the University Honors College—Every challenge is an opportunity, and that is true for our students. This is most apparent in the expanding opportunities for faculty-student collaborative research. Across the campus, talented students apply theory and expand their knowledge base through hands-on research with faculty in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and the diverse fields of education. Such experiences are critical to professional development and success in one's chosen field. 3 People are connected here. It's so easy to network. I know I have grown as a leader. I think if I went to a bigger school, I'd be swallowed up and would have gotten lost in the background with the other 10,000 students. Millersville provided me with more opportunities than I ever could have imagined. I was able to study abroad and work for the Conservative Party in London, England. That experience was incredible and led me to my current work with the Pennsylvania state government. All these connections were made possible because of Millersville. 4 A beautiful campus. a welcoming community . Millersville's campus stretches over 250 scenic acres, graced by manicured lawns, towering oaks and pines and our pond. Approximately 50 percent of Millersville's campus grounds are maintained organically. It's just one of the reasons why the University has earned a spot in the Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts. Just beyond campus are the rolling hills of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. You'll find a safe and warm community where "hellos" are comfortably exchanged and close friendships are easily formed. But when the mood strikes for a larger city experience, you can take your pick. Next door is the historic and vibrant city of Lancaster, a thriving business center and a hub of culture and entertainment with dozens of art venues, cafes, restaurants, shops and boutiques. Or explore some of the country's top metropolitan centers. Want to visit the Philadelphia Art Museum? Hop on an Amtrak train in Lancaster and travel along Philly's Main Line. A day in the Big Apple is just as convenient. Or drive for an interesting road trip. 5 Lancaster City has a lot of fun things to do. You can hear all kinds of music for free on Third Fridays. There are fireworks at Clipper Stadium, Central Market food vendors and all the unique shops along Queen Street. Plus, there's the Fulton Theatre, with student rush tickets, and across the street is a great ice cream shop! Whatever you're up for, it's the perfect night out. From Medford, NJ—As an out-of-state student, I like the fact that this location gives me access to some of the Northeast's greatest cultural centers—Baltimore, Philadelphia, D.C. and N.Y.C. To me that really adds to my learning and educational experience. Millersville University is proud to be in the center of the Downtown Lancaster cultural scene. Located at 42 N. Prince Street, the Ware Center provides students with arts and cultural offerings. Millersville University is conveniently located—1 1⁄2 hours from Philadelphia and Baltimore, 2 1⁄2 hours from Washington, D.C., and 3 hours from New York City. An Amtrak station is also located nearby in downtown Lancaster. Lancaster County is a world-famous destination with endless miles of countryside, winding back roads and trails (perfect for biking and hiking), 29 historic covered bridges and the designation as one of the nation's best places to "get lost." 6 Millersville offers an engaging, hands-on and vibrant learning environment both in the classroom and in the field. 7 ACADEMICS: IN-DEPTH AND PERSONAL Millersville students have two big advantages: the resources of a large university and the support of a caring, residential learning community. This means small, interactive classes, with an average class size of 25. A nationally recognized faculty, including acclaimed scientists, artists, writers, economists, educators and mathematicians. Hands-on learning opportunities within each academic program. Modern facilities with the latest equipment and technologies. Support and encouragement are everywhere at Millersville. If you have the drive to succeed, we're firmly committed to providing the tools and opportunities you need to reach your goals. One of the highest ranked public universities in Pennsylvania, Millersville is listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the North. With our emphasis on the liberal arts, you'll gain the skills that today's employers value most and that are never obsolete: the ability to think critically, write effectively and speak persuasively. Paired with specific preparation for a wide range of careers, you'll graduate from Millersville ready to reach your professional goals. Choose from more than 55 programs of study, each of which has distinctive strengths. n Students in our education program have achieved an overall passing rate of 99 percent on the licensure tests needed for teaching certification. n The nationally recognized Meteorology program boasts a state-of-the-art 7,000 sq. ft. facility, including the DeSouza Weather Station. n The Department of Computer Science has one of only seven nationally accredited undergraduate computer science programs in Pennsylvania. n The Broadcasting program operates two television studios, digital video and audio computer editing suites, multi-track audio recording facilities and a 24-station computer lab with multimedia software. Students get plenty of hands-on experience producing programming for the campus cable TV channel and its radio station. n The School of Humanities and Social Sciences' recent investments in classroom technology, geology labs, music and the visual and performing arts are enhancing students' learning experiences and preparing them for their future careers. 8 our professors dive deeper Millersville's professors are recognized leaders in their fields. What does that mean to you? An accomplished geneticist will lead your genetics course. A published author will teach your English class. And an experienced therapist will teach you psychology. You'll be developing relationships with expert professors, not teaching assistants. Millersville faculty members are passionate teachers who will challenge and support you. They will inspire in you a passion for learning and awaken in you a sense that anything is possible. Dr. Dominique Didier, Associate Professor of Biology—Being immersed in the field makes learning successful. It isn't classroom learning that gives you success in life; it is how you apply it in the real world. Wallops Island gives students that opportunity. 9 Each year, marine biology students engage in hands-on research at the Marine Science Consortium at Wallops Island, Virginia, or study underwater life on dives to a pristine coral reef in Honduras. Millersville's Robotics Team recently won the national Robotics Cup. Their champion Robot—SAM (Semi-Autonomous Marauder)— was the sole robotic vehicle to successfully move across a beach and autonomously detect and retrieve steel cylinders buried in the sand. After seeing the facilities and talking with several of the professors, I knew this place was right for me. At Millersville, faculty time and resources are geared towards undergraduates. I was able to get involved with faculty members doing research projects and inter-department jobs starting in my freshman year. All this is really going to help prepare me for graduate school and the future. 10 learning by experience Want to work on a TV production, help with fundraising for a nonprofit organization or set out across the Australian outback? At Millersville, you'll learn theory in the classroom, and you'll apply it in the "real" world. You'll gain professional experience through internships— each year our students intern at more than 230 companies and organizations. Millersville students have participated in internships with a wide variety of employers around the Mid-Atlantic, including: n Big Sky Audio/ Philly Sound Studio n Capital BlueCross n Clark Associates n Clear Channel RadioPhiladelphia n DuPont n FEMA n GlaxoSmithKline Millersville students from all majors—from English, to business, to mathematics—participate in internships. And why not? National studies indicate that after completing an internship, students' grades improve, as do their chances of getting hired. n NASA n National Aquarium n National Weather Service n NBC Olympics n Philadelphia District Attorney's office n Philadelphia Zoo n United Way n Volunteer Adventure Corps n WGAL-TV n … and many more n Hershey Entertainment & Resorts n March of Dimes n Morgan Stanley 11 Globally Involved You'll have the opportunity to study abroad—our students travel to every corner of the world, from France, to South Africa, to Japan. With these experiences, you'll broaden your perspective and grow as an individual. You'll also acquire the skills, the maturity and the resume that will attract employers and help you to stand out. Our global education program is a recognized leader among public universities in Pennsylvania. Partnering with institutions around the world, we're able to send students to nearly any country for a summer, a semester or an entire year. 12 Civic engagement is a major part of the Millersville culture. When you come here, the passion to lead and serve—to focus on others— will become a part of you. Every individual has the capacity for leadership, and we work to develop that potential in our students. We connect them to national civic leaders; as well as hands-on leadership initiatives ranging from urban revitalization, to sustainable agriculture, to health and nutrition imperatives. RICH My work with the Walker Center`s Community Leaders and Professional Development Program has provided me with opportunities to grow and learn in ways that were completely unknown to me before setting foot on campus. I truly believe that Millersville has unique opportunities for its students—not just in the classroom, but through extracurricular avenues that simply do not exist to this extent on other campuses. These are the experiences, which help land internships and jobs. 13 …Tutoring children in city schools… Working in a homeless shelter in New York City… Conducting a food drive to fight hunger… During the past year, nearly 2,500 Millersville students participated in service-learning activities; providing more than 170,000 hours of service to the community. This commitment to service supplements classroom learning and leaves a powerful impression on each and every student. The Corporation for National and Community Service recognized Millersville with a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America's communities. Millersville placed 10 students in week-long "in-residence" sessions in Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, Pa., affording students opportunities to interact with representatives of state and federal government. 14 LOVIN' THE BLACK AND GOLD Serve as a Student Ambassador. Lead a fraternity. Compete on an intercollegiate athletic team. Write for our awardwinning student newspaper. Participate in a leadership program. Pitch in on a community service project. Attend a concert. Join a club. DJ a radio show. Perform in a campus musical. Enjoy a Saturday Midnight Breakfast. Go crazy in the stands at a Marauders sports event. Play bass in a jazz band. Compete in intramural sports Hang out with Miller and S'Ville—our campus swans. Scale a climbing rock wall. Get cooking in our MU Iron Chef competition. At Millersville, there are so many ways to get involved, explore your interests and have fun. Here at Millersville, we just don't talk about how great our community is, we experience it and live it throughout campus. With the support of the staff, I organized and managed an orientation program involving more than 2,000 incoming students. I am thankful to have so many opportunities to grow. 15 National speakers and performers come to Millersville, including: n Ludacris, rapper and actor n Randi Zuckerberg, social media expert n Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist n Garrison Keillor, humorist and radio personality n Temple Grandin, autistic activist and educator n Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist n Bill Richardson, former Governor of New Mexico n Ailey II, dance company n Plena Libre, Puerto Rican band n Film Series The level of student involvement outside of the classroom at Millersville is extraordinary, which is why we created the Student Involvement Transcript—an official record of each student's activities, leadership experiences, accomplishments and contributions. It serves as an impressive supplement to our students' resumes and academic transcripts when they apply for graduate school or employment. At Millersville, you can choose from more than 130 clubs and organizations—from the Lacrosse and Ice Hockey Clubs, to the National Broadcasting Society and the Black Student Union, to the Psychology Club and Gospel Choir. Greek life at Millersville includes 10 sororities and eight fraternities, all providing a great balance of socializing, community service and opportunities for personal development. 16 A Culture of Creativity , Engagement and Innovation Love music? Make your own at Millersville. Choose from a dozen ensembles including orchestra, concert bands, jazz bands, various choirs and chorus organizations, marching band and even a West African dance and drum ensemble. MUTV is Millersville's on-campus cable station, giving you the handson opportunity to write, direct, produce or star in productions. Each year, students produce three main-stage theatrical shows, as well as several one-act plays and staged readings. We even have a professional costume shop on campus, home to the famous Loeb Costume Collection. 17 Millersville University's newest campus performance space, the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, brings the arts together and provides a focused approach to the importance of creativity, innovation and engagement for our students and the community. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Winter Center provides the optimal experience in education and entertainment. Among its features are a professional recording studio, a one-of-a-kind piano lab, art galleries, dance studio, plus concert, performance and recital halls with world-class acoustics. Exhibiting student artwork is part of the experience at Millersville. There are numerous galleries throughout campus including one dedicated to showing student work. Whether it is oil painting, sculpture or jewelry making, inspiration is encouraged. In nearby Lancaster, students explore the cultural offerings featured at Millersville University Lancaster's Ware Center. Or, visit Lancaster's more than 70 arts venues including Gallery Row, which showcases the work of many successful artist alumni from Millersville. I love theater and have been very involved in campus productions as well as regional theater. Musicals are my favorite and I'm also active with Expressions, Millersville's student dance club. I'm really excited to take advantage of all the offerings at the Winter Center and the Ware Center in Lancaster. They're both awesome! 18 YOUR FUTURE HOME AT MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY Open fall 2014 Construction is under way on eight new halls to provide an innovative living/ learning environment for students. The choices range from joint bedrooms, with no more than two residents sharing a bathroom, to fully furnished suites that include a living room and private bedrooms. Also featured in the halls will be large study areas, game rooms, Wi-Fi throughout and a smart laundry facility, where students can monitor the progress of their wash/dry cycles online. Freshmen and sophomores, who are not commuting, live on campus in residence halls, which are coed by wings/floor. Suite-style housing halls are also available as well as healthy choice options. 19 In a recent campus survey, more than 90 percent of our students indicated they feel safe on campus. Student safety and security are always a top priority of the Millersville University Police Department. Important campus security features include: electronic card access, peripheral door alarms, fire alarms, smoke detection, sprinkler system, emergency blue phones/push stations, mass notification alert system, siren system, the MU Alert (text message system) and the campus Threat Assessment Team. 20 GO MARAUDERS! Millersville fields 19 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams that compete at the NCAA Division II level as part of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Marauders have a proud winning tradition, having achieved many conference and national championships. Our students-athletes are also ranked #1 in the PSAC for academic excellence. Balancing athletics and academics can be challenging, but the coaches and the school give us a lot of support to be successful. They offer tutors to help you organize your studies and work in mandatory study halls, if you need them. My coach meets with the team regularly to keep track of our academic progress. 21 Intramural and club sports are a vital part of life at Millersville, as many of our students compete in leagues and one-day tournaments. Intramural Sports n Badminton n Basketball n Coed Inner Tube Water Polo n Dodgeball n Field Hockey n Flag Football n Poker Tournament n Sand Volleyball n Soccer—Indoor & Outdoor n Softball n Tennis n Volleyball n Wii Tournament Club Sports n Bowling—Competitive n Bowling—Social n Fencing n Ice Hockey n Martial Arts n MU Dance Company n Lacrosse (Men's) n Roller Hockey n Rugby (Men's & Women's) n Synchronized Swim Team n Ultimate Frisbee n Volleyball (Men's) n Water Polo (Men's) division ii Athletics Men's n Baseball n Basketball n Football n Golf n Soccer n Tennis n Wrestling Women's n Basketball n Cross Country n Field Hockey n Golf n Lacrosse n Soccer n Softball n Swimming n Tennis n Track and Field—Indoor & Outdoor n Volleyball Marauders care just as much about the community as they do about winning. They raise money to benefit Make-A-Wish®. They mentor young athletes across the community. And they host "Parents Night Out, Sports Spectacular," where parents can enjoy a night out while their kids have fun with Millersville athletes. Our student-athletes are winners on the field and in the classroom. For the sixth straight year, more than 100 Millersville athletes— from football, to field hockey, to tennis—were designated as Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes. 22 FROM HERE TO ANYWHERE Millersville graduates are well-prepared to lead successful professional lives and be engaged citizens of the world. Our graduates earn their way into the finest graduate schools, and they are highly sought after by employers as well. In fact, in a recent survey of Millersville graduates, 97 percent reported that they were currently employed, and 75 percent reported that they were hired within three months of graduation. GINA Meteorologist—Gina '13 set her sights on a career in meteorology and chose Millersville for its nationally recognized meteorology program. "Undergraduates receive incredible experiences and personal attention that is unique to our program," Gina said. Those "incredible experiences" included field study with NASA's air quality project and research at REU at University of Alabama in Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Although carrying an impressive academic load including a minor in physics, Gina enjoyed other activities and hobbies such as participating in Millersville's Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. She plays violin, clarinet, piano and flute. She has begun her postgraduate studies at University of Maryland and plans on a career in the private sector or NASA. 23 BRYAN Educator and Author—Bryan '05 has a 4th grade classroom with all of the normal stuff—bulletin boards, the alphabet in cursive letters, desks, a karaoke machine and a disco ball suspended from the ceiling. What? A disco ball? Karaoke machine? Yes, to both and even more fun props dot the classroom. This is school; it's not supposed to be fun. Or is it? He merges entertainment and education for an innovative approach that works. It's outlined in a book he wrote called EDUtainment: Entertainment in the K-12 Classroom. His teaching strategies have attracted attention from ClassroomSuperheroes.com—and the parents of his students who are learning and loving it. Our well-prepared graduates go on to attend some of the nation's most rigorous and prestigious graduate and professional schools. Recent Millersville graduates have attended a range of top graduate schools including: Harvard University, California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech), Cornell University, Yale University, Princeton University, University of Kentucky, University of Alabama, University of Florida, University of Maryland at College Park, University of Arizona, University of Delaware, Virginia Tech, Lehigh University, University of Pittsburgh, Oklahoma State University and Drexel University. Many go on to attend professional schools such as: Drexel University College of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Pa. College of Optometry at Salus University, Temple University (both medicine and dentistry), Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania (both dental and veterinary medicine) and University of Maryland Medical School. The Four-Year Career Management Plan gives students clear, specific direction from the first year through graduation. Students meet with their advisors, set goals and explore majors and activities. With assistance from Millersville staff, students attend career fairs while they develop and update their resumes. Along the way, students sharpen their job search and interviewing skills. They plan meticulously for success—and, not surprisingly, they achieve it. When you graduate, you'll join 60,000 Millersville alumni around the world. Ours is a proud and loyal alumni community—a network of highly successful and caring professionals to whom you'll be connected for life. MATT Software Engineer—Matt '11 spent a lot of time in the University's Intelligent Machines Laboratory working on innovative projects. Using video gaming software as a model, he was one of the student researchers working sideby-side faculty and a noted ophthalmologist on developing a microsurgery simulator. Through the Honors College, he was matched with an alumnus mentor who is a top executive at Dell Computers. Matt first landed a summer internship at Dell headquarters in Texas, and then a full-time job. 24 THE VALUE OF A MILLERSVILLE EDUCATION Millersville is one of the most highly regarded public universities in the United States, and it's also one of the most affordable. That unusual combination of quality and affordability has earned Millersville impressive distinctions. Financial aid: About 79 percent of students receive $148 million in aid How we compare: Average cost of tuition/fees $ 8,866 – Millersville University $ 16,992 – Penn State, University Park $ 37,222 – Four-year private college 25 Based on 2013/14 tuition rates. CONNECT WITH THE MILLERSVILLE admissions TEAM Millersville University Admissions @VilleAdmissions Virtual Tour: mville.us/tourmu mville.us/admissions Visit our website and campus. You'll meet the people of Millersville and get the information you need to see if we are a good fit for you. Contact us—we are here to help. Office of Admissions: Millersville University P.O. Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 Phone: 1-800-MU-ADMIT firstname.lastname@example.com NEW YORK CITY • 3 Hours MILLERSVILLE • PHILADELPHIA 1 ½ Hours WASHINGTON D.C. • • BALTIMORE 1 ½ Hours 2 ½ Hours 26 www.millersville.edu programs of study With more than 100 programs of study, Millersville has academic offerings to meet every interest. Accounting Actuarial Science African-American Studies Allied Health Technology Animal Behavior (option) Anthropology Applied Engineering and Technology Management Applied Mathematics Archeology Art Art Education Art History Athletic Coaching Athletic Training and Biology** Biochemistry Biology Biology Education Biotechnology Botany Broadcasting Business Administration Chemistry* Chemistry Education Computer Drafting/Design Communication & Theatre Communication Studies Comparative Literature Computer Science Construction Technology Criminology Earth Sciences Earth & Space Science Education Economics Electronics/Control Systems Early Childhood Education*** Early Childhood Education— Special Education Engineering (in cooperation with other schools) English English Education Environmental Biology Environmental Chemistry Environmental Geology Environmental Hazards and Emergency Environmental Science Environmental Policy Management Exploratory (Undecided) Film Studies Finance Financial Economics (option) Fine Arts Foreign Languages French French Education Geography Geography — Environmental Studies Geospatial Applications Geology German German Education Gerontology Global Studies Government & Political Affairs Graphic Communications Graphic Design Greek History Honors College Industrial Environmental Health Industrial Technology (See Applied Engineering and Technology Management) International Business International Studies Land Use Language Arts, Middle Level Ed (grades 4 to 8) Latin Latino Studies Linguistics Management Manufacturing Technology Marketing Marine Biology Mathematics Mathematics Education Mathematics, Middle Level Ed (grades 4 to 8) Mechanical Technology Medical Technology Meteorology Middle Level Education Military Science (ROTC) Molecular Biology Multidisciplinary Studies (New) Music Music Education Music—Business and Technology Nanotechnology Nuclear Medicine Technology Nursing (for R.N.s) Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Ocean Sciences and Coastal Studies Paul H. Slaugh Jr. Entrepreneurship Minor (New) Philosophy Physics Physics Education Political Economy (option) Polymer Chemistry Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Optometry Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Print Journalism Psychology Public Relations Quantitative Economics (option) Quantitative Methods Respiratory Therapy Science, Middle Level Ed (grades 4 to 8) Social Studies Education Social Studies, Middle Level Ed (grades 4 to 8) Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Speech Communication Statistics Studio Art Teaching English as a Second Language Technology Education Theatre Water Resources Women's Studies Writing Studies Majors are listed in bold. Minors, concentration areas, certificate programs and options are included. ** Dual degree offered in collaboration with West Chester University. *** Elementary Education majors may select certification tracks for either Pre-K to Grade 4 (Early Childhood) or Grade 4 to 8 (Middle Level). Students wishing to teach Special Education will choose dual certification in Elementary Education, Pre-K to Grade 4. New Programs of Study Multidisciplinary Studies Major Millersville's newest Bachelor of Arts major is designed to permit a greater degree of flexibility within a structure that combines two or more academic areas. It provides a unique opportunity for an individual to align academic interests with career goals. Student-faculty collaboration is an essential part of this program in order to develop the desired combination of courses from multiple fields. Paul H. Slaugh Jr. Entrepreneurship Minor Millersville's new crossdisciplinary entrepreneurship minor is for students in any major. Bringing an entrepreneurial perspective to the major field of study, the curriculum includes courses in which students will explore creativity and innovation; learn practical tools, such as how to write a business or career plan; and apply what they have learned to creating or supporting a business strategy and entrepreneurial venture. Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. 5174-0513


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Look what's back in fashion: bright colors, bold prints of 1980s+
Styles from the decade hot with students
Styles from the decade hot with students
By Michele Willer-Allred
Special to Scripps Newspapers
CAMARILLO, Calif. — With summer winding down, wardrobe plans for those returning to school are well under way.
While both younger and older students are putting their own stamp on style for back to school, many may be borrowing some trends that their parents may have worn back in their school days.
"It may be 2012, but some of the displays in local stores really are resembling 1985, with neon and bright bold graphic prints," said Los Angeles-based fashion stylist Judith Clair.
When 42-year-old mom Jenny Wilson recently took her 15-year-old daughter, Jordan, back-to-school shopping at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, Calif., she flashed back to her high school days in the 1980s.
"It was déjà vu. All the styles that were popular back then seem to have returned. I should've kept those bright blue skinny pants because there they are," said Wilson as she pointed at a pair of pants on a mannequin inside the Gap store.
"The important thing is to take some of those trends and mix and match it into something more modern and uniquely your own," advised Clair.
The key to making the grade this back-to-school season is color, said Jennifer Coccaro, senior merchandise manager for Lands' End Kids.
Neon is fueling the colorful back-to-school trend for students of all ages.
The Children's Place and Zumiez at the Simi Valley, Calif., Town Center Mall are showcasing items with just a hint of neon, such as a boys camel sneaker with orange neon laces or neon-printed boys T-shirts and hoodies by Neff and DGK.
Stores such as Tilly's and Hot Topic are also showing colors such as hot pink, lime green and every color in the rainbow replacing traditional
blue as the color of choice for jeans.
And, the look this year on campus is jeans, and the skinnier the better.
Taylor Anderson, 15, from Moorpark, Calif., said a popular look among his friends for back to school is a slimmer jean paired with a graphic print T-shirt and a plaid long-sleeve shirt.
Megan Isaacson, owner of Bull Couture in Thousand Oaks, Calif., said skinny ankle jeans and pants are very popular this season for the female high school and college-aged shoppers at her store.
Isaacson said another popular denim style this year for girls is the "boyfriend" jean, which is more roomy, comfortable and casual.
Isaacson said customers are pairing those jeans with other '80s-inspired looks — floral and striped tops, denim shirts and jackets, military jackets and blazers and clothing with tribal or ethnic influences.
Carla Meza, assistant manager of Claire's at the Simi Valley (Calif.) Town Center Mall, said there also is a strong '80s influence when it comes to accessories.
Popular this year are lots of bangle bracelets layered on the arm, just as Madonna did back in the 1980s.
Hello Kitty, a Japanese character that was brought to the United States in the late 1970s, also is very popular on everything from hair accessories to backpacks for younger girls.
Wilson's younger daughter, 5-year-old Emily, plans to wear to school this year dresses and leggings from Gwen Stefani's back-to-school Harajuku Mini collection from Target, which includes a mix of plaid and stripe prints, as well as details such as bows and pleats. The 42-year-old Stefani said in an interview with InStyle magazine that the designs for her clothing for kids were inspired by outfits she wore when she was younger in school.
Animal print ballet flats, chunky platforms, Tom's shoes, beanie caps, fedora hats and flowered headbands also are best-sellers for back to school this year.
"Anything really goes if you have the confidence to wear it," Isaacson said.
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Heidi Montag Says She's Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Yele Foundation – Haiti was in trouble before a devastating 7.0 quake hit the island nation on Tuesday. But unlike many of the world's most impoverished countries, Haiti has an outspoken and very public celebrity spokesman living in the developed world. Wyclef Jean founded the Yele Haiti Foundation in 2004 to provide scholarships, food and economic opportunity to the Caribbean island nation. Text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund, or visit Yele.org to pledge more support. It's small gesture that will go a long way.
Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery – "For the past three years, I've thought about what to have done," 'Hills' star Heidi Montag tells PEOPLE. "I'm beyond obsessed," she says of the numerous cosmetic procedures she's endured since 2007 when she kicked off her plastic surgery binge with a nose and breast job. Last November she went under the knife again, this time undergoing a shocking 10 plastic surgery procedures in a single day. "To find out what surgeries Heidi underwent and what husband Spencer Pratt thinks of her new look, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now."
Shawn Hornbeck – The 18-year-old kidnap victim appeared on the 'Today Show' Wednesday morning on the third anniversary of his rescue from a four and a half year ordeal. Hornbeck was abducted by St. Louis pizza shop manager Michael Devlin in 2002, and tortured and sexually assaulted at Devlin's apartment just an hour away from Hornbeck's home. The victim's family never lost hope that Shawn was alive, despite a psychic announcing on national TV that he was dead. In Jan. 2007 Devlin struck again, but left a trail of clues that led to the apartment where Shawn was being kept. The kidnapper is currently serving 72 life terms and an additional 170 years in prison. Shawn, meanwhile, has graduated from high-school ahead of schedule, and he's now a spokesman kidnap victims like himself and Jaycee Dugard.
- Wednesday 13 January
she is also very,very stupid
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Cindy
Stupid is a rather mild description of Heidi, and she needs to learn that beauty on the outside does not cover up the ugliness that she has on the inside
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Nic
I agree!
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Ren
That was the worst video I have ever seen! If Heidi can sing...then why the porno shots of her over and over, worming herself towards the camera in a bikini and just boob shots?
It was awful and I am embarrassed for her!
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy lola
her and her ugly husband are the new hollyweird jokes these 2 are so into themselves that i want to throw up, hopefully with all her upgrades when she looks like the cat woman she will realize what a fool she is that beauty
is only skin deep.
- Wednesday 13 January
I LOVE IT Lola!,
She looks like a total Ho!,
Casting couch
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy hikauaiHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
looks like she's getting ponded from the back, that pic must have been taken during her "audition"
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy RL
Stop giving these losers press.
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Mandi PHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
In reference to the Heidi girl and all her surgeries to look good...what the heck am I looking at in that video? Is this an audition for Penthouse or something because she doesn't seem classy enough for Playboy.
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Jim
who is this moron?? she looks like she would be good on a street corner somewhere.
- Wednesday 13 JanuaryBy Robert
My boobs aren't as nice but my music is better. :)
Another Black Season
- Wednesday 13 January
Too bad they don't have plastic surgery to make her brain think better . They could throw in a procedure for a kind heart ....
- Thursday 14 JanuaryBy Pete Staff
The very first thing Heidi should do is make an apointment with a very good Hollywood shrink. That might get her on the right track. Before she is nothing but bunch scar tissue. All that tissue will show up here there and every were as the years pass.
- Thursday 14 January
sexy garl
- Thursday 14 January
She is a vapid skank. Please do not give these vile idiots anymore press coverage.
- Thursday 14 JanuaryBy ABB
she was a tom boyish looking before the surgery now she is a sizzling piece of labium.
- Sunday 17 JanuaryBy elorac
Pretty soon, she's going to look like the famed "cat woman" who was once an attractive woman but whose many many plastic surgeries turned her into a hideous looking monster. It's gonna happen to Heidi, without a doubt. She is sick and needs help to rid herself of this addiction.
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Rs. 84.34 crore collected till January; 897 agents receive incentives
KRISHNAGIRI: Krishnagiri district has surpassed the target fixed for small saving collection during this financial year, said Rahman Khan, Vice Chairman, Department of Small Savings here on Friday.
He told journalists here that the small savings collection till January this financial year was Rs. 84.34 crore as against the target of Rs. 55 crores. A sum of Rs. 133.79 crore was collected last year.
Agents and department officials should strive to surpass this during this year. Incentives had been given to 897 agents. Soon other agents will also be given incentives too, he said.
Chief Minister Karunanidhi had announced an Insurance Scheme for the Welfare of the Agents and all the agents should make use of this scheme, Mr. Khan said.
There are 75,000 small savings agents in the state, out of which 35,000 are women. The Post Office Recurring Deposit Scheme had also been successfully implemented in the state.Small saving collections during 2007-08 was Rs. 115.66 crore and that of 2006-07 was Rs. 102.31 crore.
Though the interest rate offered was lower than what some other private organisations were offering, many people still preferred to invest with the government organisation. Small savings deposit target for the current financial year was Rs. 2,351.95 crore in the state. Mr. Khan also distributed certificates and prizes to the students who had participated in essay competitions and gave away prizes to agents who had surpassed their targets.
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Karim gives Jags boost on offense, special teams
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Deji Karim is accustom to being unnoticed.
He played high school football with quarterback Sam Bradford and followed running back Brandon Jacobs at Southern Illinois.
Karim's getting much more attention these days, especially after his NFL debut.
Karim had 215 all-purpose yards in Jacksonville's 36-26 victory at Buffalo on Sunday. He returned four kickoffs for 145 yards, putting the offense in position for two field goals and two touchdowns. His last return, a 41-yarder in the third quarter, helped set up the go-ahead score.
He also gained 70 yards on 15 carries, filling in for Maurice Jones-Drew and averaging more yards per carry than the team's star player.
"Showed some juice in the return game and got some touches as a running back and did a nice job," coach Jack Del Rio said Monday.
Karim, a sixth-round draft pick in April, waited longer than expected for his chance. He injured his left thumb in the preseason, had surgery to repair ligament damage and spent the last two months trying to get back to 100 percent. He made the 53-man roster, but was inactive the first four games.
"He was practicing with this club," Del Rio said. "Until he got rid of that, until the doctors cleared him out of that, we couldn't use him. The doctors finally paved the way for us to get him up and active."
The Jaguars (3-2) were content to wait, especially after seeing what Karim could do in offseason workouts and training camp.
Karim, meanwhile, was a little antsy. He prepared every week just in case his number was called. Nonetheless, he felt butterflies all week after coaches told him he would make his debut and struggled to fall asleep Saturday night.
Once the game arrived, though, he felt more at ease.
"They've been preparing me to go out there and work as if it was a practice," Karim said. "That's what I've been doing, getting the reps in practice. I was hoping it would transfer over to the football field, and it did. That's what I've been doing."
The Jaguars, who host Tennessee next Monday night, expect Karim to continue returning kickoffs. He also could spell Jones-Drew, who has been banged up all season.
Jones-Drew missed the final two preseason games because of a balky knee, then missed some practice time during the regular season because of a sprained ankle. He left Sunday's game after injuring his right wrist on the second play of the fourth quarter.
Jones-Drew rolled around on the ground in pain. Trainers checked him out on the sideline and he returned for the next drive. But he sat out the rest of the way. Del Rio said X-rays revealed no damage.
"It was kind of sore here, there, then all of a sudden it was fine," Del Rio said. "Whatever was going on, he's pretty quiet usually out there. He's taken some shots and delivered some shots, and usually you don't hear a whole lot (from him). He was making some noise, which made me concerned. But he's fine."


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The Pune RTO officers claim that more public participation is required to curb the issue and put a stop on the problem that have been haunting the citizens for a long time.
Deputy Regional transport officer, Anil Valiv said,"After receiving the complaint the license of the auto rickshaw driver is suspended for 10 days and they have to pay a fine of Rs 500.If the complaint is for two offence like refusal and rude behaviour then we suspend the license for one month and take Rs 1000 fine."
The Pune RTO is now planning to streamline the process so that they can catch hold of repeated offenders and take appropriate action against the concerned auto rickshaw driver.
Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Jitendra Patil, said,"We are now planning to revise the mechanism wherein we can catch hold of repeated offenders and take appropriate action against them."
Patil adds,"In order to make this possible we will have to work in coordination with the traffic police department, only then we will be able to put a stop on the issue of refusal and excess money."
The Pune city traffic police department also takes action and they send the driving license to Pune RTO for suspension and to take action against the auto rickshaw driver.
Senior police inspector (traffic planning) Rajendra Kamire said,"We are planning to take drive along with the RTO officers so that immediate action can be taken against the auto rickshaw drivers who refuse to ply and charge excess money."
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Sagar Adhav (28), resident of Hadapsar said,"It is a nightmare to take auto rickshaw after work as the auto rickshaw drivers just do not want to ply to a shorter distance of even two kilometer, I am left with no option but to catch a bus."
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The auto rickshaw drivers starts charging excess money towards evening, as per the data of Pune RTO more than 90 percent of the complaints regrading excess money are been registered between 3 pm to 9 pm.
Vijendra Dhage (44), resident of Kondhwa said,"Even as the auto fare hike was done the issue of excess money is still not getting over. The auto rickshaw driver charge excess money as per their wish. Things turn bad during monsoon, I have even paid Rs 100 extra."
Piyush Singhania (29), resident of camp said,"I travel four times in a week by auto rickshaw, two out of four time the auto rickshaw driver charge excess money. As they claim that they wont get passengers and they will have to return empty."
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No one to face charges in cash for honours inquiry· Decision clears three who were arrested
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Putin hits back at UK by expelling diplomatsTit-for-tat response is denounced as 'completely unjustifiable' by Britain.
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The boy wizard becomes an epic hero - and not a hint of how the story ends
At midnight tonight, the seventh and final instalment of JK Rowling's Potter series will be published.
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Drink most to blame for violent offencesAlcohol, not drugs, linked to incidents, says survey.
High flyer in the thick of modern police historyIf John Yates is considering writing his memoirs when he leaves the police, he certainly cannot complain that his career so far has left him short of material.
Seven cabinet members admit smoking cannabis in youthSeven cabinet members, including Jacqui Smith the home secretary, admitted yesterday they had broken the law by smoking cannabis.
Smoke without ire for SmithSimon Hoggart: The news that the home secretary had smoked pot while at university hit the Commons with all the explosive power of a wet paper bag.
From a 'ploy' by the SNP to a crisis that rocked LabourNationalist claims were not taken seriously at first - then came three arrests.
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Politicians fear that affair damaged voters' trustThe cash for peerages investigation has damaged voters' trust in politics despite ending without charges, politicians of all parties agreed last night.
A blow for historyThe headline in yesterday's London Evening Standard 'The Cabinet is going to Pot!' had a strong whiff of the 1970s.
The fundraiser, the aides, and the biotech tycoonCast list of people involved in the cash-for-honours inquiry.
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School history fails to give bigger picture· Only 30% of students study subject at GCSE
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Brown gains double win in first poll test· Tory charm offensive fails in Ealing Southall
· Reduced Labour majority in Blair's old constituency
Davis warns against 90-day detention moveThe government already has the power to hold terror suspects for more than 28 days without charge, David Davis said yesterday, as he stepped up the fight against legislation extending the detention limit.
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News in briefStudy backs Prozac for depressed adolescents | More reservists to be sent to Afghanistan | Fourth arrest in hunt for killer of woman, 94 | Fisherman finds piece of skull from missing friend | Surgeon held on M6 charged over bomb plot | Schoolteacher cleared of assault over pupil's jibe | Jamaicans stand guard at Buckingham Palace | Three RAF servicemen killed by Basra mortar fire
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Treasure hunters share £1m Viking hoard looted from round the worldPot buried in Yorkshire field helps British Museum shed new light on Norsemen.
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Car tax dodgers cost Treasury £217m a year, says audit officeA huge increase in people evading car and motorbike tax is costing taxpayers more than £217m a year, the National Audit Office reported yesterday.
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'Honour' killer boasted of stamping on woman's neck· Kurdish victim was raped and tortured for two hours
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Straw delays Lords reform until after general electionThe justice secretary, Jack Straw, yesterday put Lords reform on ice until after the next general election.
Lord Levy could escape charges in cash for honours inquiry· Crown prosecution service decision likely next week
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PeopleJohn Studzinski | Benjamin Franklin | Pope John Paul II | Bob Reid | Ian Paisley | Pierce Brosnan | Ringo Starr | Alec Baldwin | Michael Brandon | Michael Angelis
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The wet summer may be blighting many crops and threatening to send the price of fish suppers soaring because of submerged potato fields. But the sogginess is being welcomed on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, where it has led to a bumper crop of juicy blueberries.
Northern Ireland ombudsman questions powers of MI5· Extended role may limit inquiries, says O'Loan
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Jargon cantata to bring down the Albert HallA few nights ago the Royal Albert Hall, London, was reverberating to glorious musical settings of Shelley's Love's Philosophy and Tennyson's Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal.
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Scientists call for scrutiny panel to stay
The head of the Royal Society and four Nobel laureates are among a group of distinguished scientists who have written to the Guardian to protest against the abolition of the influential parliamentary science and technology select committee.
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'Bat for Lashes are beyond a trend ... she has an ancient power; like Bjork or Patti Smith, she is in part shamanic ...'The vocalist from Brighton who may yet pip Amy Winehouse for the Mercury.
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Chirac finally faces corruption allegations· Ex-president questioned as immunity comes to end
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Pope to appoint more women in top Vatican jobsPope Benedict is working on a plan to put more women in top jobs at the Vatican, his spokesman has disclosed.
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Mixed reaction in Middle East as Blair makes debut as envoy· Quartet says there will be no dealings with Hamas
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US is our most important ally, says Miliband in first speechThe US is Britain's most important ally, the foreign secretary, David Miliband, insisted yesterday.
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50 migrants missing after boat capsizesMore than 50 would-be African immigrants into Europe were missing, believed drowned, yesterday after their wooden boat overturned in heavy seas off the Canary Islands.
Landmark swept away in Irish downpours· Torrential rains claim The Field's celebrated bridge
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Terror and political crisis beset Musharraf· Court may decide today on fate of sacked chief justice
· Bombs kill further 36 in latest bout of violence
Row greets India's likely first female presidentA controversial regional governor is poised to take over as India's first female president after legislators voted yesterday in a poll seen as a foregone conclusion.
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Macau beats Vegas at its own gameChinese cash helps former Portuguese colony overtake US city's gaming revenues.
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Portugal's cross-dressing 'general' dies after 20 years as a manThe protagonist of one of Portugal's most gripping courtroom dramas has died after almost 20 years in which she fooled everyone.
Russia accuses US journal of censorshipRussia has said an article for a US journal by its foreign minister was so heavily edited it decided to pull it. By Luke Harding in Moscow and Ewen MacAskill in Washington.
News in briefAnother radioactive leak at damaged nuclear plant | Bank denies financing murder of Daniel Pearl | Reporter accused of fake report on cardboard buns
Call for Sao Paulo airport to shut after second plane aborts landingBrazilian prosecutors yesterday called for the immediate closure of Sao Paulo's domestic airport after the country's worst air disaster, as a second passenger plane was forced to abort its landing.
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Tories call for auditor to investigate PPP after Metronet collapse
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DiaryJon Henley: Odd, isn't it, how so many of them smoked it, but no one ever actually enjoyed it. You'd have thought, wouldn't you, that just once, all those years ago in their student digs, some leading present-day politician might have derived just the tiniest bit of pleasure from the experience.
This internment lobby risks harming not just liberty, but security itselfIan Loader: Democratic government has a duty to question, not blindly champion, shopping lists of powers demanded by the police.
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So the BBC is a subversive leftwing conspiracy? You could have fooled meSimon Jenkins: The corporation will always make an ass of itself; but the chattering classes should not forget why it really matters.
When they stop callingMark Lawson: There is no lying culture at the BBC. The problems stem from a manic drive to involve the audience.
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The greatest threat to peace in Nepal is military impunityIsabel Hilton: Britain is wrong to roll out the red carpet for the head of a defiant army that so gravely imperils the path to democracy.
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Old worries, new problemsLeader: Fashion is not the only business to go in for revivals; macroeconomists, a clan more into calculus than kitten heels, are having an early 80s moment.
In praise of ... the EldersLeader: This week Nelson Mandela launched the Elders, a group of former world leaders that aims to 'support courage where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict and inspire hope where there is despair'.
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Stating that Chinese have been very aggressive in securing their energy security needs from the Central Asian Region, India has strongly batted for giving a big push to the $7.6 billion Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India (TAPI) pipeline to make the project operational by 2017.
Noting that China had already operationalised its gas pipeline from Turkmenistan and was in the process of initiating work on the second pipeline, the Ministry of Finance has written to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry and the Indian Ambassador to Turkmenistan that in light of the developments and aggression by the Chinese, India may need to take concerted action to ensure that the pace of implementation of the TAPI project is speeded up.
At a recent meeting of the Regional Technical Groups on "Regional Infrastructure" of Confidence Building Measures (RI-CBM) held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the TAPI project was extensively discussed. The Indian delegation was led by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Finance Ministry.
During the meeting, India was of the view that TAPI project should be fast tracked as the progress so far has been very modest. It was pointed out that a consortium to implement the project should have been in place by September this year but that has not happened.
It was suggested that a timeline and milestone based system of project monitoring be put in place to ensure that the pace of implementation is expedited. While Afghanistan strongly supports the suggestion, it was opposed by Pakistan and as a result it was not included in the final draft recommendations of the meeting.
The meeting was held with the objective to consolidate international, regional and national efforts for development of new and reconstruction of existing infrastructure to facilitate economic stability and integration in the heart of Asian region. India has been an active participant in this process and has special interest in the construction of TAPI project. Being the richest country in natural gas availability in Central Asia and located in India's extended neighbourhood, the TAPI project is very import for India's energy security.
The 1735 km TAPI pipeline will have a capacity to carry 90 million metric standard cubic metres a day (mmscmd) of gas for a 30-year period and is likely to become operational by August 2017. India and Pakistan would get 38 mmscmd each, while the remaining 14 mmscmd will be supplied to Afghanistan. The pipeline will run from the Turkmenistan gas fields to Afghanistan. It will start from the Dauletabad gas fields and run into Afghanistan alongside the highway running from Heart to Kandahar and then via Quetta and Multan in Pakistan. The final destination of the pipeline will be Fazilka near the India-Pakistan border.
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Was Connecticut First in Flight?On a lighter note
Was Connecticut First in Flight? [nbcconnecticut.com]
Gustave Whitehead - Pioneer Aviator [gustave-whitehead.com]
Research into claims that Gustav Whitehead, a German man who lived and worked in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was the first to fly has been done for decades, but it is making headlines because a respected aviation publication is giving it credence.
In the forward of its latest edition, Paul Jackson, editor of "Jane's All the World's Aircraft," writes of extensive research that aviation historian John Brown did into Whitehead and his flight of a plane called the Condor in 1901, two years before the Wright Brothers took to the skies over North Carolina.
Reading into this we find
"..........as was only disclosed much later, under sanction of a Freedom of Information request by Senator Lowell Weicker Jr, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington — indisputed repository of American aviation history — secured possession of the precious Wright Flyer No. 1 from surviving brother, Orville only after agreeing in a legally-binding document that "the Smithsonian shall [not state] any aircraft...earlier than the Wright aeroplane of 1903...was capable of carrying a man under its own power in controlled flight". History is normally written by researchers who have dispassionately analysed all relevant data and not, as here, by the lawyers of interested parties. "
So TLDR - CT guy flies a plane a full 2 years ahead of the Wright bros (extensive backup of this at the Gustave link), confirmed by Jane's (a well known military publisher), but continues to get the shaft because the Smithsonian self-imposed a gag order of sorts to get the Wright bro's plane.
Now it doesn't surprise me much that someone flew before the Wright bros, but for a scientific institution and museum to not only sign away its rights but also to play party to the "cover up" (loosely), is astonishing - especially for such a well known entity! [by "cover up" I am talking about a photo series in their collection which would help bolster Gustave's heirs claims but the museum refuses to let it be inspected]
Should museums/scientific institutions be doing such things? I thought science and history were about being open and finding truth, not selling your soul?
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museums are at least as much the latter as they are the former.
Also, wouldn't surprise me if there were a coverup of a German beating some Americans in the national American museum.
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As part of the deal, Streambox has agreed to obey RealNetworks' copyrights when developing new products. More specifically, Streambox will stop letting its Streambox Ripper software transform RealMedia streams into alternative formats and will modify its Streambox VCR to respect the copyrights of the RealSystem video player.
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Copyright protection on the Internet for audio and video content has been a sore spot for both technology companies and traditional content producers. The recording industry has taken several high-profile legal steps to punish technology companies such as Napster and MP3.com for allegedly violating copyrights.
RealNetworks and Streambox, both based in Seattle, declared that it's time to move beyond the legal tussle and into a new era of cooperation.
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An international team of scientists reveals that species living in rainforest fragments could be far more likely to disappear than was previously thought.
The scope of the two decade study, published in the journal Science, allowed the researchers to witness the near-complete extinction of native small mammals on forest islands created by a large hydroelectric reservoir in Thailand.
"It was like ecological Armageddon," said Luke Gibson from the National University of Singapore, who led the study. "Nobody imagined we'd see such catastrophic local extinctions."
The findings have important implications because forests around the world are being rapidly felled and chopped up into small island-like fragments. "It's vital that we understand what happens to species in forest fragments," said Antony Lynam of the Wildlife Conservation Society. "The fate of much of the world's biodiversity is going to depend on it."
The research team wanted to understand how long species can live in forest fragments. If such species can persist for many decades, it gives conservationists time to create wildlife corridors or restore surrounding forests. This would reduce the harmful effects of forest isolation.
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The invasive rat grew so abundant in just a few years on the islands that it virtually displaced all native small mammals. Although the rat normally favors villages and agricultural lands, it will also invade disturbed forests.
"This tells us that the double whammy of habitat fragmentation and invading species can be fatal for native wildlife," said Lynam. "And that's frightening because invaders are increasing in disturbed and fragmented habitats around the world."
"The bottom line is that we must conserve large, intact habitats for nature," said Gibson. "That's the only way we can ensure biodiversity will survive."


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How do I resist my pregnancy craving for beer?
I'm my last trimester and I have a huge hankering for a beer every now and then. When I go out to eat, everyone looks at me funny if I order one -- even if I only have a few sips. Does anyone else share this craving? What can I do to deter dirty looks?
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Why would you risk the health of your child for a selfish craving? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is real and very serious. Even if it is just for selfish financial reasons on not wanting to increase medical bills for a child with FAS you should not drink a drop during pregnancy. This is especially true during the first trimester. If you realize how much development is going on during the first 8 weeks especially you would not even consider drinking. Damage to only a few cells can spell disaster. Please abstain for your baby's sakeposted 04/13/2009 by a BabyCenter Member
Hello Ladies. I myself have been craving beer - I just had a dream about it! That being said, I can't help but think the remarks here sound a bit selfish. I am a doctor and a mommy-to-be and I believe parenting starts in utero. I don't plan to give my child alcohol after it's born, and I certainly don't plan to feed it alcohol in utero. And yes, I stay away from fast foods, I eat organic fruits and veggies whenever possible and I am trying my hardest to stay healthy to give my child the best chance at a healthy start in life. He/she didn't ask to be conceived, and I feel it is my job to protect him/her from whatever I can. Come on ladies, we can do better than that.posted 07/30/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
There are alarming numbers in statistics of children being diagnosed with developmental disorders; and the factors aren't certain. The environment, the food you eat and bad habits you keep up could be factors as well as genetic factors. However, why don't we lessen the risk by taking out obvious threats and harms to our babies when we are pregnant, like smoking and drinking. We all have to sacrafice plenty of things when we are pregnant. This woman needs to be mentally stronger and find something else to cure the cravingposted 11/13/2008 by LadyCrimson3
My opinion is that you just shouldn't drink beer. Most doctors agree alcohol is dangerous to the baby in any amount and the others aren't certain. Why risk it? If you can give up cigarettes and coffee, then you can give up beer. If not, ignore peoples judgement, it's your kid, not theirs.posted 02/02/2009 by angelmama816
Sorry to sound so negative, but I've worked with too many children with FAS to be able to be like, it's okay to have a drink every now and then... a few sips may not hurt, but no one knows when it starts to effect the babies. Work with these beautiful children and see their challenges and then make a statement that says it's a mom's choice how it affects her.posted 01/21/2009 by LovingPeyton
Cravings are your body's way of fulfilling its nutritional needs. A lot of women crave dirt, meaning that they need more iron. If you're craving alcohol, you may be wanting yeast (bread). It could be something completely different, such as pre-pregnancy drinking habits coming to the surface. Anyone can tell you that we don't know how much alcohol is safe. If you drink on an empty stomach, it will go straight to the baby. If you have one sip with food, the baby may never see it, but why risk it? Pregnancy has a lot of stages, and things are always changing in the baby, so you never know the moment when your drink will cause harm or not. The safest thing to do is not drink. You can't avoid the bad looks. People will give you them just for drinking diet soda and eating a burger. The only way to avoid it is to sneak it at home, but that's still not healthy. Even non-alcoholic beer has some alcohol. You have to ask yourself, "would I give this to a baby or toddler?" Get help if you can.posted 11/14/2008 by Moonstarr
We don't know how much alcohol can be harmful, so why risk it? One sip, if taken on a stomach of food, may not reach the baby, and may be metabolized out before circulated to the placenta. Still, is it worth it? Women crave dirt, but do they chow down the garden soil, with all its fertilizers and bugs and animal waste? No. If you're craving beer because you used to drink heavily, get help in getting through this. A sip may be harmless, but how many sips are you going to allow yourself? Where is the line drawn? I would never give a pregnant woman alcohol, or go out to a bar with a pregnant woman. If my husband wanted me to bring beer home, I wouldn't while pregnant, because I would sooo bad. A sip to taste may not hurt, but some people won't even have cough syrup. Here's an idea: sip your man's at home, but spit it out like a wine-taster. Or just deal with it. Talk to your doctor.posted 11/14/2008 by Moonstarr
Wow everyone is really intense over this issue. I think it is a definate no no to drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy. I mean you wouldn't hand your two year old a beer and say have a sip so dont do it to your unborn baby, but anyway. They do make a beer with no alcohol in it at all. It's called o'douls < think that's how its spelled. anyway it doesn't taste nearly as good as a cold budlight but I'm sure it can curb the craving for the time being. Save the good stuff for big celebration after your baby gets here.posted 10/26/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY POST RISKS FOR THE BABY! But try non-alcoholic beer. That is fine!!! For people who do not know what they are talking about, please don't comment. All these GLASS HOUSES comments are insane, diet soda and burger king do not amount to drinking while pregnant!posted 10/09/2008 by Balkll
How can you deter dirty looks? Don't drink the beer or any alcohol. I think you are being very selfish in drinking beer because you have a craving. What happened to sacrificing for your unborn baby. Do you realize that even one sip could cause your baby to develop Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. There are lots of things women crave when pregnant, some are not healthy. You need to remember that it is not just about you anymore. You need to start thinking about what is best for your baby. Drinking beer definitely is not. This is coming from a special education teacher who has worked with children who have FAS. Please stop drinking.posted 07/10/2008 by jschulz08
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