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I have never tried the rsession tool iron so i cant compare the two but for the price the babyliss is worth the try. Ill try to explain what its exactly feels like.its a mix between a hot comb/ hair color brush. the iron sits in the middle of the combs on both sits. you brush thru your hair and its easily wraps around your hair. It doesnt feel hot but its certainly hot. try it by letting it sit a minute by your roots. I use it on my roots and around my hairline. It works but it doesnt burn your hair and thats the reason i like it. I keep it on the setting of 20. - 25. im mixed with blonde hair. i would say this brush is more or less for your straightened roots that want to revert back to their curly state.
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To capture a Senate majority, Republicans would also have to win Democratic seats in another three states. "Where do the other three seats come from?" asks Mr. Sabato.
That question underlies the GOP's frenzied candidate recruitment as filing deadlines approach in various states. This week, GOP talent spotters won a big one when they convinced former Indiana Senator Dan Coats to run for his old seat against Democrat Evan Bayh. Another possible pickup is in California, where Barbara Boxer is below 50% job-approval, usually an indication that an office-holder is in trouble. Three Republicans are vying to challenge the three-term California incumbent. The New York Senate seat held by appointed Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand would also become competitive should former GOP Governor George Pataki decide to run.
Republicans are also waiting on two other major political players to decide if they'll run in states that went easily for Barack Obama but now are trending against the Democrats. In Wisconsin, former Governor Tommy Thompson announced this week he will become an adviser to a venture capital fund, fueling speculation he won't challenge Democratic Senator Russ Feingold. In fact, Mr. Thompson hasn't made up his mind. Polls showing him trailing Mr. Feingold by only three points may yet tempt the former four-term governor to jump in.
In Washington State, a new survey by pollster Bob Moore shows Dino Rossi, the GOP candidate for governor in 2004 and 2008, running ahead of Democratic Senator Patty Murray. Mr. Rossi, who actually appeared to win the 2004 governor's race until a controversial recount snatched away his victory seven weeks after the election, has been noncommittal about a Senate contest. "I have $40 million invested in name recognition in this state," he told friends last week, indicating he feels he can wait until May to make up his mind on the race.
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European stocks fell on slowing eurozone manufacturing and services sectors data while Asian shares ended the session mixed. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.1%.
2. -- The economic calendar in the U.S. on Monday includes existing-home sales for May at 10 a.m. EDT.
3. -- U.S. stocks on Friday rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.15% to 16,947.08, the S&P 500 gained 0.17% to 1,962.87, another record high and the Nasdaq climbed 0.2% to 4,368.04.
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The deal would be Oracle's biggest since its 2010 acquisition of Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion.The deal would value Micros at more than $67 a share. Micros shares closed Friday at $65.77.
The merger is expected to be announced on Monday.
5. -- BNP Paribas and U.S. prosecutors have agreed to broad terms of a deal in which the bank would pay $8 billion to $9 billion and accept other punishment based on what investigators said is evidence the bank intentionally hid $30 billion of financial transactions that violated U.S. sanctions, the Journal reported, citing people close to the investigation.
6. -- Dropcam, the video-monitoring startup, will be acquired by Nest for $555 million in cash, according to a report from Re/code. Nest was purchased by Google (GOOG) four months ago for $3.2 billion. But Nest said it's undertaking this acquisition of Dropcam on its own, outside of Google.
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The Free Software Foundation (FSF) and the GNOME Foundation are targeting higher women's participation in the community. The first step is a "mini-summit" on "Women in Free Software."
The event was planned by Stormy Peters, executive director of the GNOME Foundation, author Hillary Rettig of the "The Lifelong Activist" and Deborah Nicholson, membership coordinator at the Free Software Foundation. The three organizers want to gather women technologists, activists and scholars together at their Boston location to develop strategies and initiatives to foster sustained participation by women in the free software community. Nicholson plans to present success stories from other sources: "Individual projects have found ways to make women welcome and we will look at some of these examples and discuss how to build on those successes. We will also identify new strategies and tactics to help create a balanced community." GNOME Foundation's Peters sees the action as the basis for a longer term strategy by both foundations and "to make policy and program recommendations to the FSF and the wider community to further this goal" of encouraging women to participate.
Both the foundation behind the free desktop and behind free software support the action on the grounds that women in technology so far have remained in the minority. The growing free software movement seems to have had little effect on gender demographics. This fundamental mismatch seems to be corroborated by a recent study by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology in Palo Alto CA. The report from the summer of 2009 layed out some U.S. educational figures: in 2006 only 20% of computer science students were women going for their bachelor's degree, 4.5% went on to master's degree and only 0.5% got their doctorate. In other countries, such as Germany, women make up only 10 to 15% of computer science students.
Linux Magazine/Linux Pro Magazine has been busy covering women's issues. The ROSE Blog Interviews series has been approaching women already active in the open source community for arguments in favor of drumming up participation. Among those interviewed so far were Carla Schroder, managing editor of Linux Today, urban ecologist Kelaine Vargas and Erica Brescia, CEO of BitRock.
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Kruun and Zargot ran throughout the hallways, trying to avoid getting caught by any other Imperial Guards watching over the prison cells.As they went further into the hallways, they spotted a room that contained some strange and complex tech, but it was guarded by two other Imperial Guards.
Kruun and Zargot ducked behind a wall and Zargot whispered, "In that room is some highly advanced Shi'ar technology that I could use to build your new arms. It shouldn't be too hard to take down these pathetic guards."
Kruun grunted in acknowledgement and both he and Zargot crept up silently towards the guards.Then, Zargot took out his knife and ran quickly towards one of the guards who were located on the left side of the door. He then proceeded to slice the unfortunate guard's throat open and the guard slumped to the floor, blood flowing all around him.Then Kruun came up beside the other guard and head butted him, knocking him out. Kruun then looked at the slumped form of the other guard and smiled wickedly as he crushed the guard's head in with his foot.
Kruun and Zargot then went inside the equipment room and Zargot started gazing at the advanced Shi'ar technology that stood before him.
"Yes…this will do nicely.Such power that is capable of being the means of the Shi'ar Empire's own destruction!" Zargot said gleefully.
"Yes, while you are busy marveling at this pathetic technology, why not make yourself useful and build my new arms as you promised," Kruun growled.
Zargot glared at Kruun and then said, "Impatient aren't we? Very well, I will begin making you arms that will make you the most invincible being in the universe."
"They better be invincible, for your sake," Kruun said menacingly.
Zargot looked at Kruun again and he immediately started taking down the equipment from the shelves.
Back at the prison cells, the Imperial guard who was head slammed by Kruun started to wake up and rose slowly to his feet.But then as he looked around, he not only noticed the dead body of one of the guards lying on the ground, but he saw that Kruun and Zargot had escaped from their cells.He then quickly ran around the area, trying to find the whereabouts of Kruun and Zargot.Suddenly, the guard came to an abrupt stop when he saw two figures inside the Shi'ar equipment room and he immediately took out the radio from his pocket and he started contacting Lilandra.
Back at the Shi'ar Empire…
Lilandra was quietly sitting in her bedchamber, combing her hair when suddenly the lord chamberlain burst into her room.
"Your majesty! Forgive me for intruding, but we have received an urgent message from one of the Imperial Guards who was guarding the prison cells!It seems that Kruun and the skrull who was imprisoned years ago had both escaped!" the lord chamberlain said breathlessly.
Lilandra looked shocked and said, "Has the guard informed you of their location?"
"Yes, your majesty.He stated that he saw them inside the equipment room and that they seem to be looking for some items to take with them," said the Chamberlain.
Lilandra looked troubled and said, "That equipment room contains our most powerful technology.If they get their hands on it…"
Lilandra then quickly commanded, "Send out the Imperial Guards to the equipment room immediately! The prisoners cannot be allowed to escape with our empire's most valuable resources!"
The lord chamberlain bowed and quickly ran out of the room.
Meanwhile, at the equipment room…
Kruun and Zargot causally walked out of the Shi'ar equipment room, not fearing for anymore guards getting in their way.Kruun looked at his new arms, which were robotic and yet slightly glistened in the dimly lit area.
"These new arms feel quite real!" said Kruun.
"Did I not promise you perfection?" said Zargot smiling.But then his smile disappeared as Kruun suddenly gripped him tightly around the throat.
"Well, since I now possessed powerful arms, you are no longer needed," growled Kruun, tightening his grip on Zargot's throat.
Zargot struggled for some air until he started fumbling around in his belt and took out a small cylinder can.
"If…you do not…release me…this instant…I will blow you up…IN PIECES!" Zargot hissed.
Kruun continued to glare at Zargot and then said, "A failsafe device created to ensure that I will not get out of line.Very clever, little green man."
Then he released Zargot and said gruffly, "You have done well, Zargot.These new arms truly make me feel even more powerful than before."
Zargot gulped for some air and then said in a raspy voice, "I am glad that you like the results.But if you ever threaten me again…then you know the consequences."
Kruun and Zargot then glared at each other for a few minutes, neither one flinching.Then Zargot broke off his stare and said, "Now, let us be off to the Shi'ar Empire to take our vengeance!"
Kruun grunted in agreement and just as the two criminals started making their way,they heardthe sound of footsteps that came barreling down the hallway. Kruun and Zargot soon came face to face with the Imperial Guards as they brandished their weapons.
"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE CRIMINALS! You are hereby under arrest by order of her majesty, EMPRESS LILANDRA!" one of the guards shouted out.
Kruun just looked at the guards with a sinister smile on his face and said, "So be it!You all will be my first test subjects for my new arms!"
Kruun's arms suddenly started to stretch out a mile long and they started whacking all of the guards across the hallway and embedded some of them into the walls.Then Kruun grabbed one of the guards around the throat and started squeezing it tightly.
"Say goodnight, you piece of TRASH!" Kruun said wickedly and then he snapped the unfortunate guard's neck in half.
Kruun then threw the limp body to the ground and then gazed excitedly at his new arms."MAGNIFICIENT! These arms are incredible!Now I will truly be invincible and my enemies will fall to my feet!" Kruun cackled.
Zargot just looked at Kruun with a seething expression on his face and said, "Yes, while you are busy gloating about your arms like a small child, I would suggest that we should find a cargo ship that will take us to the Shi'ar Empire."
Kruun briefly glared at Zargot and then quickly turned around and headed into the doorway that leads into the ship dock.It was there that Zargot and Kruun found an abandoned ship and they quickly jumped inside.Zargot then started up the controls and the ship roared to life as it took off from the dock and started zipping towards the Shi'ar Empire at warp speed.
At the Shi'ar Empire…
"YOUR MAJESTY!The Imperial Guards have been defeated by Kruun and the skrull and they are heading towards the Shi'ar Empire in a stolen cargo ship!" the lord chamberlain said frantically as he ran into Lilandra's quarters once more.
Lilandra immediately rushed towards the doors of her bedroom and started running down the hallway with the Chamberlain beside her while saying, "This is even worse than I fear! It seems we have no choice but to contact our allies to help us deal with this conundrum!"
Meanwhile, back on Earth…
The blackbird flew over Seattle at break neck speed as the X-Men hurried to try and help Emma Frost with her students after the incident that happened with the ULTIMATUM group ended up causing radiation to break out in the city.
"Coordinates on the map are showing that the Triangle is located at the north end of Seattle.We should be there in a few seconds," said Beast.
"Great, that means I get to rip some ULTIMATUM goons to shreds," said Wolverine, sheathing his claws.
"Alright, Hank! Take us down!" said Cyclops and the Blackbird came to a smooth landing near the Triangle.
The X-Men then climbed out of the Blackbird and started running towards the Triangle, when suddenly a white bright light surrounded them and they disappeared out of sight.
On the Shi'ar Empire…
The X-Men were quickly teleported into a spacious room where guards and other citizens of the empire were gathered together.The X-Men then looked around their surroundings frantically, trying to figure out what had just happened to them.
"What…what had just happened?" asked Colossus confused.
"Don't tell me that we're back on the Shi'ar Empire," said Shadowcat.
"As a young girl on one of the all-time greatest movies ever written once said, I don't think we're in Seattle anymore," said Beast jokingly.
"Great one liner, furball," said Wolverine sarcastically.
"I have a feeling that whatever is happening is not good," said Storm.
"X-MEN! Heed the words of Gladiator, Praetor of the Imperial Guard!You are now in the presence of Lilandra---Majestrix Shi'ar Empress!" cried Gladiator.
"What's happening and why are we here?" asked Cyclops.
Lilandra then walked towards the X-Men and then said, "Forgive me for bringing you here so unexpectedly, but it seems that the Shi'ar Empire is in grave danger!We had apprehended two criminals that had escaped from our prison and one of them now has Shi'ar technology embedded into him that could prove to be extremely dangerous.In order to prevent any kind of destruction upon the Shi'ar Empire, we must combine forces to stop these criminals. So, I ask you all:
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Rosenberg President, Florida International University The College of Law is just one of the many world-class programs at FIU, a major public research university with outstanding faculty conducting state-of-the-art research that is committed to providing an affordable quality learning environment for each student. Our 160,000 plus alumni are a testament to our mission of preparing students for the leading job markets and the latest technologies. 5 An International Crossroads with over 2 million people. Welcome to Miami A captivating and diverse metropolitan city. Miami boasts magnificent beaches and a vivacious multicultural community with an economy booming in international trade, law, business, health care, and media/entertainment. Study and make invaluable connections while gaining realworld experience and global perspective. Attending FIU LAW and living in South Florida, means access to an experience that is truly Worlds Ahead. 6 To learn more about being Worlds Ahead at FIU visit: worldsahead.fiu.edu â€? FIU Law The law constantly evolves, but eternal truths about justice and the importance of law as the foundation for a free and just society remain absolute. FIU Law meets the challenges of the changing needs of our complex society while instilling in our students the values which will help them seek justice for all citizens. FIU Law not only prepares students for traditional law practice, but also fosters understanding of disparate cultures and points of view. FIU Law opened its doors in August 2002 and fulfilled the need for high-quality, affordable legal education in the nation's most culturally diverse metropolitan area of South Florida. Since then we have graduated 947 practice-ready individuals who have continually achieved outstanding Florida bar results and are working in a variety of specializations in the legal field. FIU Law is committed to training professionals representative of an increasingly diverse population who are also dedicated to serving the community, by providing an array of legal services to those unable to afford legal representation. 947 practice-ready graduates since 2002. 7 " It is our duty to help create global citizens who are the leaders of tomorrow. A Message from the Dean R. Alexander Acosta Dean of the College of Law Thank you for considering Florida International University College of Law as your gateway into the legal profession. Though a young institution, FIU Law is rapidly gaining a distinguished national reputation. We have appointed an exceptional group of faculty scholars who have built a rigorous academic program, implemented one of the largest in-house clinical programs in the State of Florida, enrolled eleven classes of highly qualified law students, and moved into a state-of-the-art teaching facility. Students are at the heart of FIU Law. We consider each of our students to be unique individuals, whose education deserves the nurturing of personal interaction with our faculty. To this end, we recently reduced our class size by 30% to ensure increased opportunities for personal attention. We also feel that it is our duty to help create global citizens who are 8 the leaders of tomorrow. The ongoing trend toward globalization demands lawyers who are not only well prepared in the conventional areas of legal education, but who are also comfortable with international and comparative approaches to legal issues. Recognizing this trend of the modern economy, we have completely integrated international and comparative legal studies into our curriculum. Your education at FIU Law, while including all of the traditional elements of legal education, will also address the aspects of international and comparative law arising within each subject area. We offer a balanced academic program that includes both doctrinal and clinical education. The faculty at FIU Law are proven classroom instructors and leaders in social engagement. Our professors come from a number of institutions and backgrounds, and are widely published scholars with exceptional credentials. Our clinics provide our students the ability to gain real world experience in areas such as community business development, immigration and human rights, and juvenile justice. We are proud to serve our community. Miami is one of the most vibrant and diverse urban centers in the world. This diversity is reflected in our student body, faculty, and administration. In fact, FIU Law is consistently ranked in the Top 10 by Princeton Review in the category of faculty diversity, and US News and World Report frequently recognizes our student body as being one of the most diverse in the nation. Hispanic Business, similarly, has ranked us among the top five law schools for Hispanics and 63% of our most recent incoming class, was comprised of minority students. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and fosters a nurturing environment where individuals with widely different views can come together in earnest inquiry to resolve the critical issues facing our nation and the world. Access to quality higher education changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for you. So I invite you to take the next step and contact our admissions office and schedule a tour. I am confident that you will be delighted with what you find waiting for you here at FIU Law. R. Alexander Acosta Dean of the College of Law To learn more about Dean Acosta: law.fiu.edu/dean FIU Law On The Rise. Acsending Vaulted from unranked to #113 in the nation in just three years. Welcoming With approximately 160 entering students, FIU Law has the smallest class size of any public law school in Florida. We have been ranked 2nd in the nation by Princeton Review for Best Environment for Minority Students. Diverse We are a majority minority school. Of our last incoming class 63% of the students were minorities and 52% were female. We have also been ranked 2nd in the nation by Princeton Review for Most Diverse Faculty. Employment More than 50 of our graduates are employed with state attorneys and public defenders. Over 20 have been placed in post-graduate judicial clerkships at the state and federal level, including four with the United States Court of Appeals, in the past two years. The Bar FIU ranked 1st in Florida in July of 2011. In the past four administrations our graduates have ranked no lower than 4th among Florida law schools. Our average score over this time is 87%--surpassing the state-wide average by eight points. 9 " Leadership I chose FIU Law for its Miami location, its impressive bar passage rate, and its attractive in-state tuition. As a rising 3L, I also realize that FIU's well-renowned faculty and unusually small class size have been crucial to my success. My attendance at FIU Law has paved the way to some incredible opportunities including summer positions at the law firm of Holland & Knight and the Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office, as well as a judicial internship in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Additionally, as a member of FIU's moot court team, I was fortunate enough to argue before Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. in the spring of 2012. I am extremely pleased with my decision to attend FIU Law and truly believe it is an excellent place to begin a very fulfilling career. Nicholas Greene, 3L JD Candidate Hometown: Gainesville, FL Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida Experience " Andrea Franklin, 3L JD Candidate Hometown: Davie, Florida Undergraduate Institution: FIU School of Journalism and Mass Communication The first semester of my second year, I began working at the Immigrant Juvenile Justice clinic. My biggest challenge by that point had been constitutional law—but this was different. This was not a challenge of mental stamina. This was not a test of my ability to spot issues or properly identify a legal doctrine. This was an immigrant child's future: the issue was whether that child would be deported or protected, and I was his last hope of protection. This was the exact moment I internalized the "right to counsel." My clinical case load actualized in hours of research and, subsequently, countless forms and paperwork and procedural hurdles associated with federal immigration law. The fruits of my work paid off: the cases I had handled resulted in the lawful status of these immigrant children -essentially, protecting these children from being forced to return to their home countries and the imminent threat of further abuse and neglect. Overall, my clinical experience taught me lessons that no textbook could explain and no hypothetical could simulate. By first hand interaction and involvement with immigrant children and the compassionate professionals that dedicate their careers to representing them, I gained a genuine understanding and respect for these real-life issues exceeding any hot-button political views on immigration. Fortunately, throughout law school at FIU, I have learned invaluable lessons that I will undoubtedly carry with me throughout my personal and professional endeavors. 10 " Knowledge Three years ago I faced one of the most crucial decisions in my life: deciding which law school to attend. After looking at several schools, I decided on FIU. I was drawn to FIU because of its commitment to help the community in South Florida, particularly the underprivileged. Providing justice to those who need it most was my motivation for coming to law school, and FIU has fostered that goal. Looking back, I am convinced I made the right choice. At FIU my professors have helped make each of my goals a reality. I recently competed in the Orseck Moot Court competition with the Board of Advocates. I have also been able to stay active with my local community through organizations like the Cuban American Law Society. Further, I have broadened my horizons by serving as a Teaching Assistant and interning at the Third District Court of Appeal as well as the Coral Gables District Court. Currently, I am serving as a legal intern at the Family and Children's Advocacy Clinic, representing the very people I had in mind when I decided to attend law school. Meliza Frias, 3L Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Florida International University Opportunity " Anthony Rouzier, 2L JD/MBA Candidate Hometown: Amherst, MA Undergraduate Institution: University of Massachusetts-Amherst Thinking like a prototypical prospective law student, I ranked my choice of law school by the ranking of the schools. All of that changed as soon as I stepped foot at FIU's College of Law and met with the admissions department. I quickly realized that FIU was a special place. The faculty and administration were accessible to me even as a visitor which truly influenced my decision. I loved the emphasis FIU had on community outreach, and how inspired the faculty was to be a part of an innovative, practical, legal educational model. Fast forward two years, and I could not be happier with my decision. The administration supported me and fellow law student and business partner, Jack Odell, to start the Criminal Law Society and was hands-on in helping us perform sealing and expunging events across Miami-Dade County with the State Attorney's Office. FIU College of Law also breeds entrepreneurship. FIU's Small Business Clinic took Jack and me in as clients and helped our children's book "Henry Gets Moving" become an integral part of the national childhood obesity prevention movement. Had I not chose to enroll in FIU Law, I would have missed out on an experience of a lifetime. 11 Foundation Courses Full-Time/Day Division During the first two semesters of enrollment, full-time students must enroll in and complete all 31 hours of the required first-year curriculum. A reduced course load for students who have not yet completed this 31-hour course sequence will be permitted only by approved transfer to the part-time/ evening program. The first year curriculum in the full-time/day division consists of the following courses: FALL 1 SEMESTER HOURS SPRING 1 SEMESTER HOURS Torts Contracts Constitutional Law Legal Skills & Values I 4 hours 4 hours 4 hours 3 hours 15 hours Property Civil Procedure Criminal Law Intro to Int. & Comp. Law Legal Skills & Values II 4 hours 4 hours 3 hours 3 hours 2 hours 16 hours Part-Time/Evening Division FALL 1 SEMESTER HOURS SPRING 1 SEMESTER HOURS During the Fall and Spring semesters of the first year and the Fall of the Torts 4 hours Property 4 hours second year, part-time students must enroll inProcedure and complete all 31 hours of Contracts 4 hours Civil 4 hours the required curriculum. that initial three-semester Constitutional Law 4 hours Criminal 3 hours SPRING 1Law SEMESTERperiod, HOURS students FALL 1 SEMESTER HOURS During Legaldo Skills & Values I 3 hours Intro to Int. & Comp. Law 3 hours who load must withdraw from school entirely. Civil Procedure 4 hours Torts not enroll in a full course 4 hours Legal Skills & Values II 2 hours The law school will offer summer courses outside the core curriculum Constitutional Law 4for hours Contracts 4 hours 15 hours Legal Skills &their Values II year. 2 hours Legal Skills &wish Values 3 hours students who toI earn credits in the summer after first The first three semesters of the division 11 part-time/evening hours consists of the following courses: FALL 2 SEMESTER HOURS 16 hours 10 hours Criminal Law Property FALL 1 SEMESTER HOURSLaw Intro to Int. & Comp. Torts Contracts Legal Skills & Values I 3 hours 4 hours 3 hours 4 hours hours 4 10 hours 3 hours 11 hours SPRING 1 SEMESTER HOURS Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Legal Skills & Values II 4 hours 4 hours 2 hours 10 hours FALL 2 SEMESTER HOURS Criminal Law Property Intro to Int. & Comp. Law 3 hours 4 hours 3 hours 10 hours 12 Build your future. Become a leader. 13 Stellar Curriculum Introduction to International and Comparative Law Course We have modified the standard law school curriculum to reflect the fact of globalization by requiring Introduction to International and Comparative Law in the second semester for full-time students and the third semester for part-time students. The course has three objectives: • To impress upon students the importance of international and comparative law and its relevance to all future lawyers; • To interest students in the array of international and comparative subjects broached in the course; and • To provide a foundation in international and comparative law upon which our upper level courses can build. Primarily, it introduces students to public international law and comparative law. Legal Skills and Values Program The program consists of three required courses – LSV I, LSV II, and LSV III – that use simulated real life legal problems to teach students how to recognize and address legal issues from inception through resolution. Throughout all three courses, faculty members emphasize the importance of professionalism to being an effective attorney. Alumni Spotlight " Tracy A. Wong, JD '12 Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Florida International University 14 Global FIU Law gave me a great opportunity to attend law school while still maintaining full time employment. Although I worked, I had the opportunity to participate in the in-house clinical programs, like the Community Development Clinic, the externship program at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and take part in on campus activities like the Board of Advocates Trial Team. All these experiences made me a competitive candidate when I applied and was chosen for my current position with a Legal Consulting firm in the Middle East. This is a position I never imagined I would find when I started law school, but came across the posting through the FIU Law career services software that is available to all students. Upper Level Courses Accounting for Lawyers Administrative Law Admiralty Law Advanced Criminal Procedure Alternative Dispute Resolution Antitrust Appellate Procedure Banking Law Bankruptcy Business Organizations Caribbean Law and Development Children and the Law Civil Rights Complex Litigation Computer and Internet Law Conflicts of Law Construction Law Corporate and Partnership Tax Criminal Procedure Elder Law Election Law Employment Law Environmental Law Estate Planning Evidence Family Law Federal Courts Federal Income Tax First Amendment Florida Civil Practice Florida Constitutional Law Florida Law and Procedure Health Law International Comparative Law Immigration Law Independent Study Insurance Law Intellectual Property International and Comparative Sales International Business Transactions International Commercial Arbitration International Criminal Law International Human Rights Law International Litigation International Trade Law and Policy Immigration Law Jurisprudence Labor Law Land Use Planning and Control Law of Corporate Finance Legal Analysis Legal Reasoning Legal Skills and Values III Local Government Law Medical Malpractice Mergers and Acquisitions National Security and the Constitution Negotiation Negotiation and Mediation Non-Profit Organizations Payment Systems Pre-Trial Practice Products Liability Comparative Legal Profession Professional Responsibility Real Estate Transactions Remedies Sales Secured Transactions Securities Law Enforcement Securities Regulation Seminars Special Topics in Law Sports and Entertainment Law Trial Advocacy White Collar Crime Wills and Trusts Water Resources Law For more information: law.fiu.edu/curriculum Providing Opportunity 15 Advocacy At a Glance Clinical and Externship Programs • Carlos A. Costa Immigration & Human Rights Clinic • Community Development Clinic • Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic • Education Advocacy Clinic • Environmental Law Clinic • Health, Education, Law and Policy (H.E.L.P.) Clinic • Immigrant Children's Justice Clinic • Investor Advocacy Clinic • Criminal Externship • Civil Externship • Judicial Externship For more information: law.fiu.edu/clinics Joint Degree Programs By creating a wide-range of clinical programs, we are able to assist the less fortunate and voiceless receive quality legal services. These clinics also provide students the ability to gain valuable experience and develop a greater appreciation for their responsibilities as a legal professional. I have met some of the most amazing and compassionate fellow students. I have witnessed their level of integrity and commitment to social justice and I feel very confident that my colleagues will have a tremendously positive impact in their community and beyond. I love FIU LAW because the faculty exudes a relentless passion and expertise in and for the law that is contagious, and they remain accessible to help develop that passion in each student. Desmond Meade, 2L JD Candidate Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Miami Dade College PHOTO CREDIT: OCEAN DRIVE MAGAZINE " What makes FIU Law unique is their unwavering commitment to the community. • JD/M.Sc (Master of Environmental Studies) • JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration) • JD/MIB (Master of International Business) • JD/MALACS (Master of Latin American and Caribbean Studies) • JD/MPA (Master of Public Administration) • JD/MSCJA (Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration) • JD/MSW (Master of Social Work) • JD/MS (Master of Psychology) For more information: law.fiu.edu/jointdegree Center for Professionalism and Ethics FIU Law acknowledges that lawyers' occupy a unique place within our society. A well-trained, ethical lawyer through his/her expertise and leadership has the opportunity to make profound and lasting individual, community-wide and even potentially global contributions. The Center for Professionalism and Ethics was established in light of this distinctive privilege afforded to attorneys. We recognize that our duty as a professional school is not only to provide students with the skills necessary for the practice of law but also with the opportunity to develop the requisite professional judgment, integrity and maturity that should accompany those skills. For more information: law.fiu.edu/professionalism 16 Distinguished Scholars giving you their undivided attention. Faculty The FIU Law faculty is a group of outstanding scholars with exceptional credentials, experience, and reputations. They are people for whom teaching and mentoring students is the first priority. In addition, they are distinguished scholars who have published in the country's leading law reviews and other publications. FIU faculty and administration recognize the paramount importance of teaching to establish a distinguished law school. We challenge our students so that they may successfully transition from thinking like students to thinking like lawyers. FIU Law's faculty continues to gain national prominence, most recently recognized by the Leiter Ranking for its scholarly impact. For more information: law.fiu.edu/faculty 17 Faculty Thomas E. Baker, Professor of Law B.S., Florida State University J.D., University of Florida College of Law Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and First Amendment Cyra Akila Choudhury, Associate Professor of Law B.A., The College of Wooster M.A., Columbia University J.D., Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. Georgetown University Law Center Commercial Law, Family Law, Feminist Theory, International Human Rights, Islamic Law, and Sales Erin K. Degnan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values B.A., Brown University J.D., Georgetown University Jorge L. Esquirol, Professor of Law B.S.B.A., Georgetown University J.D., Harvard Law School S.J.D., Harvard Law School Comparative Law, International Law, and Latin American and Caribbean Law Megan A. Fairlie, Assistant Professor of Law B.A., State University of New York at Albany J.D., Washington and Lee University LL.M., National University of Ireland, Galway Ph.D. (Law), National University of Ireland, Galway Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, International Criminal Law, International Criminal Procedure, and Professional Responsibility H. Scott Fingerhut, Assistant Director - Trial Advocacy Program, and Honors College Fellow B.A., University of Virginia J.D., Emory University School of Law Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Pretrial Practice, and Trial Advocacy Stanley Fish, Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor of Humanities and Law B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.A., Yale University Ph.D., Yale University Constitutional Law, Education Law and Policy, First amendment, Jurisprudence, Law and Religion, and Media Law Elizabeth Price Foley, Professor of Law B.A., Emory University J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law LL.M., Harvard Law School Bioethics, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and Health Law Angelique Ortega Fridman, Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values B.A. University of Florida J.D. Harvard Law School José M. Gabilondo, Associate Professor of Law B.A., Harvard University J.D., University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law Banking Law, Tax, Corporate Finance, Feminist & Gender Theory, Securities Law, and Sexual Minorities and the Law Juan Carlos Gómez, Director – Immigration and Human Rights Clinic B.A., Florida International University J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School Manuel A. Gómez, Associate Professor of Law J.S.D., J.S.M., Stanford University J.D., Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Caracas, Venezuela) International Arbitration and Mediation, Comparative Law, International Law, and Latin American and Caribbean Law Mary Gundrum, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor B.A., Alverno College J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School Christyno L. Hayes, Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values B.A., Davidson College J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law Ila J. Klion, Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values B.A., Florida International University J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law Appellate Procedure, and Legal Skills and Values George Knox, Director – Non Litigation Advocacy Programs B.A., Michigan State University J.D., University of Miami School of Law Phyllis Diane Kotey, Director – Community Externship Programs B.A., University of Florida J.D., University of Florida College of Law M.A., (Public Administration), University of Florida Melissa Luttrell, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law B.S., University of Vermont J.D., Northwestern University Environmental Law, Health Law, Evidence, and Public Health Law Margaret (Peggy) Maisel, Director - Legal Clinics, Professor of Law B.A., Pomona College M.A. (Urban Studies), Occidental College J.D., Boston University School of Law M.A. (Clinical Teaching), Antioch School of Law Clinical Legal Education, Feminist/Gender Theory, and Poverty law Jerry W. Markham, Professor of Law B.S., Western Kentucky University J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law LL.M., Georgetown University Banking Law, Business Organizations, Commodities Law and Regulation, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law Lillian Aponte Miranda, Associate Professor of Law B.A., University of Florida J.D., University of Florida College of Law Indigenous Peoples and the Law, International Human Rights, and Property Scott F. Norberg, Professor of Law B.A., University of North Carolina J.D., University of North Carolina Bankruptcy Law and Contract Law 18 J. Janewa OseiTutu, Assistant Professor of Law B.A. University of Toronto J.D. Queen's University LL.M. McGill University Contracts and International Intellectual Property M. Alexander Pearl, Assistant Professor of Law B.A., University of Oklahoma J.D., University of California-Berkeley School of Law Property Law and Indian Law Tracy Pearl, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law B.A., Duke University M.Sc., Oxford University J.D., Boston College Law School Laverne Pinkney, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor B.S., Florida International University M.A., Florida International University J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law Charles R. P. Pouncy, Associate Professor of Law B.A., Fordham University J.D., Cornell Law School LL.M., Temple University School of Law Business Organizations and Professional Responsibility Christine Rickard, Assistant Professor of Law B.A., University of Michigan J.D., Vanderbilt University Florida Constitutional Law, Florida Law & Procedure, and Professional Responsibility Eloisa C. Rodriguez-Dod, Professor of Law B.B.A., University of Miami M.B.A., Florida International University J.D., University of Miami Law School Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning, and Property Ediberto Román, Professor of Law B.A., Lehman College, City University of New York J.D., University of Wisconsin Business Organizations, Contracts, and Torts Marci A. Rosenthal, Director - Legal Skills & Values Program Assistant, Professor of Law B.A., Cornell University J.D., University of Miami School of Law Rosario Lozada Schrier, Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values B.A., University of Notre Dame J.D., Notre Dame Law School Robert Savage, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor B.A., University of Florida M.A., University of Florida J.D., University of Florida School of Law H.T. Smith, Director - Trial Advocacy Program B.A., Florida A & M University J.D., University of Miami School of Law John F. Stack, Jr., Professor of Political Science and Law A.B., Stonehill College M.A., University of Denver Ph.D., University of Denver J.D., University of Miami Administrative Law, Conflicts of Laws, Florida Constitutional Law, and National Security Law Kerri L. Stone, Professor of Law B.A., Columbia College, Columbia University J.D., New York University School of Law Contracts, and Labor & Employment Law Leonard P. Strickman, Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law A.B., University of Rochester J.D., Yale Law School Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Education Law & Policy Hannibal Travis, Associate Professor of Law B.A., Washington University J.D., Harvard Law School Intellectual Property, International Law, Internet Law, and Sports & Entertainment Law Victor M. Uribe-Uran, Associate Professor of History and Law J.D., (Titulo de Abogado), Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá M.A., University of Pittsburgh Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Indigenous Peoples and the Law, Latin American & Caribbean Law, and Legal History David D. Walter, Director - Legal Skills and Values B.A., Eastern Kentucky University M.A., University of Iowa J.D., University of Iowa College of Law Appellate Litigation & Procedure, and Legal Writing Howard M. Wasserman, Professor of Law B.S., Northwestern University J.D., Northwestern University School of Law Civil Rights, Evidence, and Federal Courts Noah Weisbord, Assistant Professor of Law B.Sc., B.S.W., LL.B., B.C.L., M.S.W., McGill University LL.M., Harvard Law School S.J.D., Harvard Law School International Criminal Law and Law of War We challenge our students so that they may successfully transition from thinking like students to thinking like lawyers. 19 Community Service Program The Community Service Program (CSP) is a manifestation of the commitment of FIU Law and the faculty to ensuring that you learn about a lawyer's role in providing access to justice by assisting in providing legal services to the poor, disadvantaged, and other individuals or groups unable to secure legal assistance to address critical problems. Your community service experience will be an integral part of your law school education and we urge you to participate enthusiastically in a placement that will enable you to help others. For more information: law.fiu.edu/community Trial Advocacy Program Your community experience will be an integral part of your law school education. Appellate Advocacy Program Trial Practice is an intensive course of study that teaches the legal mechanics and human dynamics of trying a lawsuit. The class incorporates a lecture and performance component. Trial skills taught include developing a case theme and theory, presenting a persuasive opening statement and closing argument, conducting direct and cross examination, introducing exhibits and making objections. In lieu of a final exam, each student participates in a mock jury trial before a sitting judge and experienced trial lawyers. For more information: law.fiu.edu/trialadvocacy Students, working in two-person teams, will prepare an appellate brief and deliver an appellate oral argument in a competition format. Students will receive substantial classroom instruction in persuasive brief writing and oral advocacy as well as the relevant appellate rules and procedure topics. Students will participate in an appellate competition at the end of the semester as a means of making it on the Board of Advocates. Students selected as members of the Board of Advocates Appellate Advocacy Group will compete in a regional, national, or international appellate advocacy competition and will earn credit for satisfactory completion of their competition duties. For more information: law.fiu.edu/appellateadvocacy Board of Advocates The Board of Advocates (BOA) is a student moot court organization designed to develop students' advocacy skills in a variety of legal contexts. BOA teams compete in regional, national, and international appellate, negotiation, and trial competitions. BOA members also earn academic credits for competing and serving on the Board. For more information: law.fiu.edu/boa Law Review FIU Law Review membership is contingent upon the successful completion of the annual Write-On Competition. The Write-On Competition takes place immediately following the conclusion of Spring semester exams. Students who have completed the Foundation Curriculum and are in good academic standing are eligible to participate in the competition. For more information: law.fiu.edu/lawreview 20 Summer Study Abroad – Seville, Spain FIU Law summer abroad program offers an intensive experience in both U.S. and Spanish law. The program is designed to go beyond simply an extended visit abroad. The courses, faculty, student body and site visits are selected to provide a real understanding of Spanish legal culture. Emphasizing Sevilla's historical connections to the world around, the courses offered in the program emphasize the comparative dimensions of the subjects taught. Our courses cover both the U.S. and Spanish perspectives. All courses are co-taught by FIU Law faculty and faculty from the Universidad de Sevilla. In comparative courses, each offering contains roughly equal parts U.S. and Spanish law. Students are evaluated on their understanding of both the U.S. and Spanish materials. FIU and Universidad de Sevilla are partner schools in this program and courses are taught in English. Knowledge of Spanish is useful but not necessary. The program is open to all students from A.B.A. accredited law schools who have completed at least one year. For more information: law.fiu.edu/spain Legal Residency Program It is widely acknowledged that the first few years of practice spent by a lawyer in a form of apprenticeship yields significant benefits in the long run. FIU Law has responded to the need for training of prospective lawyers by increasing clinical offerings and externship opportunities prior to graduation. To augment these efforts, FIU Law offers a post-graduate program that provides new lawyers an opportunity to enter an apprenticeship with elements akin to both a medical school residency and a business school entrepreneurial incubator – the FIU LawBridge: A Legal Residency Program. FIU LawBridge is open to recent graduates of FIU Law who have passed the Florida Bar Examination and are qualified to practice. Each participant agrees to enroll in the FIU LawBridge program for two years and to house their solo practice within the FIU LawBridge facilities. Each participant will be expected to establish a client base, manage all aspects of the attorney-client relationship, and manage the business aspects of the practice. FIU Law will provide guidance in the establishment and operation of each participant's law practice, together with professionalism and ethics using a series of short lectures and other course offerings throughout the term. FIU LawBridge participants will also be expected to engage in the community through extensive pro-bono services intended to provide further experience and to teach the basics of professionalism. For more information: law.fiu.edu/lawbridge 21 Admissions and Financial Aid General Information • Fall admission only with full-time day program and part-time evening program. • Rolling admission. Deadline for application is July 31, 2013. scores for the merit-based awards. Scholarship priority consideration will be given to those who apply for admission by March 15, 2013. • Dean's Scholars Scholarship Program The Dean's Scholarship is a $10,000 merit-based award. • Admissions Merit Scholarship Program The Admissions Merit Scholarship is a $7,500 merit-based award. • Out-of-State Tuition Grant This merit-based grant covers up to 75% of the out-of-state portion of tuition. • First Generation Scholarship If you are the first in your immediate family to pursue a graduate or professional level degree you may be eligible to receive an award ranging from $1,000 to up to full tuition scholarship. The Office of Admissions & Financial Aid will begin accepting applications in the spring of 2013. Applying Applications for admission will not be processed more than one year in advance of the date for which entrance is sought. To apply for admission, you must create an account with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) at www.lsac.org and submit the following documents before the application deadline of July 31, 2013: • Application for Admission • Application Fee – Non-refundable $20 • Admissions Test Scores (LSAT) • Official Transcripts from all undergraduate/ graduate institutions attended • Personal Statement (Two pages, double-spaced) • Resumé • Two Recommendation Letters Financing Your Legal Education The primary financial aid resources available to students may be one or a combination of the following: loans, need-based grants and/or merit-based scholarships. Students must apply for financial aid to be considered for loans or need based scholarships/grants. Apply for federal aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Admissions Committee Decision-Making Process The FIU College of Law Admissions Committee seeks to enroll a diverse group of students who have demonstrated academic and personal achievement. The College of Law wishes to advance the intellectual growth of its students as well as their development of skills and values useful to the ethical, effective practice of law. While a prospective student's academic record and LSAT performance are weighted heavily in the evaluative process, the Admissions Committee considers other factors including leadership ability, commitment to public service, command of global issues, work history, military service, any history of criminality or academic misconduct and evidence of obstacles that an applicant may have overcome (for example, English is not the applicant's native language, discrimination, economic or family hardship, severe medical condition, etc.) The Admissions Committee encourages each applicant to answer all questions with candor, detail and, where appropriate, specific examples of relevant background experiences. Need Based Grant In order to qualify for need based grant consideration, your FAFSA must be submitted by February 15, 2013. You must indicate FIU College of Law before this date to be considered for a need-based grant. Scholarship Programs Funds are available only to full-time out-of-state students. Scholarship recipients are selected during the admissions review process and selection is based on review of undergraduate grade point averages and LSAT 22 Key Dates: Feb 15 FAFSA Need-Based Grant Deadline Tuition and Fees: Annual (In-State) Day $18,463 Evening $12.508 Student Fees $378 Mar 15 Scholarship Priority Deadline Jul 31 Application Deadline Annual (Out-of-State) Day $32,708 Evening $22,157 Student Fees $378 * A customary incremental increase in tuition can be expected for the 2013-2014 academic year Fall 2012 Nov 21 Open House for Prospective Students Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 Prospective Student Online Chats Spring 2013 Jan 25 Open House for Prospective Students Mar 23 Admitted Student Day (By Invite Only) Feb 6, Mar 6, Mar 27 Admitted Student Online Chats (By Invite Only) For more details visit: law.fiu.edu/lawadmit *Dates are subject to change. Begin your Legal Career at FIU Law 23 Enrollment Statistics 348 Enrollment Day Division 163 Enrollment Evening Division Fall 2012 JD Class Profile 2686 595 124 35 63% 52% 25 LSAT GPA Number of Applicants Number Admitted Day Number Enrolled Evening Number Enrolled Minorities Women Average Age 75% 157 / 50% 156 / 25% 151 75% 3.76 / 50% 3.61 / 25% 3.14 *As of August 17, 2012 Transfer Students Students attending an ABA accredited law school may apply for transfer consideration to the FIU College of Law. Applicants must be in good standing at their current institutions and their academic rank (if applicable) must be in the upper-third of their first-year class. Transfer credit will not be awarded for correspondence courses or for work not done in residence at an ABA-accredited law school. Transfer Application Deadline is July 31, 2013. For more information: law.edu/transfer 24 A Message from Senior Associate Dean Mason Senior Associate Dean, Enrollment Management, Student Development and Outreach Interim Director, Center for Professionalism and Ethics Welcome to FIU Law. As Senior Associate Dean, I am the administrator who is specifically charged to serve as a sounding board and advocate for student concerns. My role is to counsel and assist you. Whether you are concerned with progress towards your degree, course scheduling, classes outside the law school, or anything that interferes with your having a successful experience at school, I'll try to help. Success in law school involves more than intellectual curiosity and sense of purpose. It involves refining time management skills, handling stress proactively and forging relationships with faculty and peers. It also involves making the best possible use of available opportunities. Through a coordination of efforts, FIU Law and the larger FIU campus provide a broad range of services and facilities that meet the personal and professional needs of our students. Student Services The Office of Student Services strives to enhance the quality of life and experience of our law students by delivering programs and support services that assist students to create a balance in a demanding academic environment. We realize that student needs differ; therefore, our office provides an array of resources necessary to encourage intellectual growth, personal development, and academic achievement. Programs and Resources • Orientation • Disability Resource Center • Academic Advising • Student Organizations • Symposiums and Workshops • Guest Lecturers • Wellness Series •L eadership, Ethics, & Professionalism Series • Networking & Community Outreach • Bar Application Seminar • Commencement For more information: law.fiu.edu/studentservices Impacting Lives 25 Sample List of Employers of FIU Law Alumni Private • Astigarraga Davis • Becker & Poliakoff • Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP • Broad & Cassel • Brown Sims • Cole, Scott & Kissane PA • Conroy Simberg Ganon Krevans Abel Lurvey Morrow & Schefer PA • Daniels, Kashtan, Downs, Robertson & McGirney • De Mahy Labrador Drake Payne & Cabeza • Fowler White Burnett PA • GrayRobinson PA • Greenberg Traurig LLP • Greenspoon Marder PA • Hogan Lovells • Holland & Knight • Kozyak Tropin • Kubicki Draper • Lydecker Diaz • Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer • Rivero Mestre • Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP • Tew Cardenas LLP • Vernis & Bowling • Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy & Ford PA • Zumpano Patricios & Winker PA Ana Bierman Director of Career Planning and Placement The Career Planning and Placement Office (CP&P) provides a variety of services and resources to give students and alumni the tools and skills needed to launch a fulfilling career. The following are some of the services provided by the CP&P: • Comprehensive personalized career counseling provided by on-staff attorney advisors with practical legal experience • On-going job search skills training • Online database of job listings and employer information for students and alumni • Recruiting activities including fall and spring on-campus interview programs • Facilitating student participation in numerous job fairs The CP&P continues to cultivate outstanding relationships with many leading employers, in Florida and nationwide, including a host of law firms, public service employers, federal agencies and the courts. Public Government: • Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Florida Department of Environmental Protection • Florida Office of the Attorney General • JAG Corps • Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office • Office of the Public Defender, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County • Office of the State Attorney, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County • Office of Disability Adjudication and Review • Office of the General Counsel • School Board of Miami Dade County • U.S Social Security Administration • U.S. Southern Command • U.S. Department of Education Judicial: • Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida • Florida Third District Court of Appeal • Florida Supreme Court • US District Court, Southern District of Florida US • US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit • US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Legal Services: • Legal Aid of Broward County • Legal Services of Greater Miami For more information: law.fiu.edu/cp&p 26 Our global training prepares you for 21st century needs. " Ari Goldberg, JD '12 Hometown: Aberdeen, NJ Undergraduate Institution: Monmouth College Public Service The experience at FIU Law is in one word – unmatched. I moved to south Florida from New Jersey for the sole purpose of coming to FIU. My parents dropped me off in a dorm room 1200 miles away from anything that resembled home, but it wasn't long before all of that changed. From the moment that orientation began I couldn't help but feel as though I was a part of a larger community. Soon, I was active in the Jewish Law Students Association, a member of the campus-wide honor society, and an advocate on the FIU Law Trial Team – an experience which undoubtedly was the most fulfilling academic endeavor of my life. This fall, I will begin my legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, and I have FIU Law to thank. As I transition from student to professional, I take pride in knowing that I received my education from the best legal minds, I learned how to be a lawyer from people who truly care, and I am forever part of the same community that first embraced me three years ago. " Charlyn Stanberry, 3L JD Candidate Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Florida Network My law school experience at FIU Law has been life changing. I have grown as a student, individual, and a community leader. I decided to go to law school after assisting my great-grandmother make pertinent healthcare decisions. I saw the impact that health and elderly law had on my family and, therefore, decided to pursue a career that enabled me to make an impact in the community. After participating in the CLEO Six Week Summer Institute at FIU Law, I was fortunate enough to be selected for a seat in the Class of 2013. I chose FIU Law because it is a vibrant school climbing through the ranks with an excellent curriculum and dynamic faculty. My goal is to pursue a career in health law and policy and I have worked closely with the Career Planning and Placement Office to secure placement in health law internships in the Miami area. 27 Community Visual arts Fitness Wellness Diversity Campus Highlights Graham Center As the gathering place and community center of the University, the Graham Center serves as a unifying force that honors each individual, values diversity, and fosters a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to FIU. GC Art Gallery The GC Art Gallery has hosted a wide range of exhibitions, from the work of Visual Arts scholarship recipients to fundraising art auctions for local non-profit organizations. Since opening in 1996, exhibits have celebrated the work of new, as well as renowned artists. Gym & Fitness The Recreation Center is located west of the Health Services Complex, east of the U.S. Century Bank Arena, and south of the Law School. It's convenient to those living in the residence halls, and is an easy walking distance from any faculty or staff office on campus. Medical Facilities/ Wellness Center FIU Health is your gateway to contemporary and innovative world-class medical care defined by excellence in medical education, dedication to patient care, and a commitment to the community. FIU Health Faculty Group Practice physicians bring a wealth of experience and are committed to providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive care for our patients. 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My MacBook Pro has had a very rough life. It started out as a test unit and was subjected to untold miseries that were not described to me, but were evident in the contorted unibody and scuffed display housing. A few days ago the notebook broke down, with the trackpad failing to respond to clicks. It led to an interesting opportunity though; I had a shiny new iPad in my office. I quickly decided to put the iPad through the ringer and see what life would like using only an iPad for the day as my MacBook Pro went in for repairs.
At first I took advantage of it's mobility and battery by working in various places on campus, but soon became frustrated with typing emails of much substance on it's keyboard. It's fantastic for the first few sentences, you feel astonished with the speed with which you can type, but it soon becomes a bit lack luster, and you realize that typing a "%" symbol requires losing your train of thought and hunting through a tertiary, symbols keyboard to find the correct 'key'.
I returned to my cubicle a bit disappointed, but paired my bluetooth keyboard and started blasting away with much greater speed and key-familiarity. The turning point was in my realization that I was being very productive (nearly reaching inbox zero). I think this has nothing to do with the keyboard and really nothing to do with what the iPad can do, but rather with what it cannot do.
I was simply doing email. There were no distractions from IM or calendar invitations or any of the other applications that are constantly running on my MacBook Pro. The only multitasking afforded to me was the music playing in the background. It was nice. Some of you will realize that this is possible with a regular computer. 'Just close the other applications'. However, for whatever reason, I don't 'just close them' and neither does anyone I know.
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that sounds so wonderful!!! i can't wait to read your birth story! it's funny how it's such a natural progression... with my first and second i had hospital births with ob's, with my third, hospital midwife birth in a progressive hospital. if i would ever get pg again (thought i was this month, but i'm not), i want to do a homebirth with a midwife, although i feel totally confident if the midwife doesn't show up.
i was wondering something. i'm so impressed by big families, i feel that you are so blessed... and was wondering when you got your cycles back after your births. i see your kids are so close in age; i didn't get my cycles back until between 15-18 mo postpartum, with extended nursing. i'm so amazed over women who nurse and still get pg before their nursling is 1 yo. (i'm sorry if you do not nurse or extended nurse and i'm assuming that you do.) so i was wondering how long you nurse and how often, to get pg so fast.
truly i do not mean anything bad about this, i'm just so curious about women getting pg so fast. i had a bit of a hard time getting pg with #1. #2 and #3 were faster/easier after getting ppaf back, which took over a year.
good luck honey... you're amazing!!!
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Can We Take the Meat We Eat Out of the Factory and Put it Back on the Farm?
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The future of high-welfare and environmentally and financially sustainable livestock farming is taking center stage as heightened awareness about how our food is produced fuels the public's thirst for knowledge. To correspond with Earth Day and the national broadcast premiere of Food, Inc. on PBS, Animal Welfare Approved is convening a panel of experts on May 4 — just one mile from the White House and its symbolic organic garden — to explore the future of sustainable, high-welfare livestock farming.
"Green Pastures, Bright Future: Taking the Meat We Eat Out of the Factory and Putting it Back on the Farm" will be held May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The panel discussion is presented by Animal Welfare Approved in cooperation with the Pew Environment Group.
Participating on the panel are investigative journalist and author of the popular book Animal Factory, David Kirby; author of the best-selling Righteous Porkchop, Nicolette Hahn Niman; chicken farmer and whistle-blower in the Oscar-nominated documentary "Food, Inc.", Carole Morison; and rancher, veterinarian and president of the American Grassfed Association, Dr. Patricia Whisnant. The discussion will be moderated by Andrew Gunther, Program Director for Animal Welfare Approved.
"The growth of the Animal Welfare Approved certification program alone points to the success of family farmers who use pasture-based, humane and environmentally responsible methods," says Gunther.
"Our panelists are those who have led the way and are committed to farming that is based in the wisdom of the past and the best practices of the present. They are some of the most knowledgeable people in the field, with extraordinary insight into the past, present and future of sustainable livestock farming. We are looking forward to a lively and stimulating dialogue on an issue that affects all of us."
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Not long ago, local soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations and agencies that help the hungry predominantly assisted single-parent households and the long-term unemployed. Those who repeatedly relied on such entitlements were part of a permanent welfare class, critics sneered.
These days, as reporter Izaskun E. Larra�eta related in an article Sunday, "Making ends meet a complex pursuit for some local families," a growing number of working couples and others who suddenly find themselves without a paycheck are forced to turn to charities and social services to help put food on the table.
"What we are finding ... is that people are underemployed," said Nancy Rossi, managing executive of the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. "Folks that come to our feeding sites or food pantries are a paycheck away, a car payment away from a financial crisis. Some things we hear is that they had an unexpected bill, an unexpected illness, or cutback in hours. ... Those are the things that can upset already fragile finances. They are making decisions to either feed their families or themselves or pay a bill."
The New London-based center, one of three food banks in the state, distributes more than two million pounds of donated, surplus food to 96 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, child care centers, community meal sites, and programs for the elderly. These groups in turn provide food and meals to 20,000 men, women and children throughout New London County each month.
According to the food center, one in six children in southeastern Connecticut is "food insecure," meaning their access to food is limited or uncertain. In addition, a U.S. Census Bureau study indicates that 19,000 people in the region are living below the poverty level. Yet another report found that one in eight households in New London County cannot always afford the food they need.
These statistics are even more troubling in light of a new government study that found the gap between the haves and the have-nots is now wider than ever.
Jason Martin, social services manager at the Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc., a regional social service agency, noted the declining economy has created greater demand for public services. Now that winter is approaching and with it, rising heating bills, food pantries can expect to be busier.
"It used to be that people would go to a food pantry in an emergency, but now they are using it as a subsidy," he said.
In this era of a fragile job market made more uncertain because of the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government, groups such as TVCCA and the Gemma Moran Center must take on a heavier load.
This shifting trend underscores the need to expand support for such groups, and to adjust public attitudes toward poverty. Few people ever choose to go hungry.
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