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Scientists surveying rocky islands this week off the Mendocino County coast within the California Coastal National Monument made a remarkable discovery – several breeding sites for the Ashy Storm-Petrel, a rare and declining seabird not reported nesting in this area since 1926. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that there may be as few as […]
Entries from August 31st, 2012
Rare California seabird reported breeding off Mendocino Coast for the first time since the 1920s
August 31st, 2012 · 1 Comment · Audubon Watchlist, Bird conservation, Bird Habitat, seabirds
Tags: Ashy Storm-Petrel·mendocino
How did the Oystercatcher get its name?
August 30th, 2012 · Comments Off · Black Oystercatcher
The Oystercatcher's name belies the truth in its diet. Black Oystercatchers do not mainly eat oysters. One may wonder how then did the bird receive its name. Much like P. Diddy, or Puff Daddy, or whatever the artist is referring to himself these days, the shorebird has been called more than one thing. The first […]
Tags: bird names·history·make every oystercatcher count·p. diddy·sea pie
'The Big Year' birder Greg Miller to keynote Monterey Bay Birding Festival
August 30th, 2012 · Comments Off · Birding, Nature education and activities
Greg Miller can't remember when he started birding because he was too young. He doesn't remember getting his first pair of binoculars or his first birding trip with his father. That was more than 50 years ago and he hasn't stopped birding since. In 1998, he zigzagged the continent to try to see as many […]
Tags: greg miller·monterey bay birding festival·Monterey Birding Festival·the big year
Great tips for budding bird photographers
August 30th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Audubon Chapters, Birding
Our friends at the Golden Gate Audubon Society have some great tips on bird photography from Bob Lewis. Share on Facebook
Tags: bob lewis·Golden Gate Audubon
Verizon helps bring L.A. families to the Audubon Center at Debs Park
August 30th, 2012 · Comments Off · Audubon California, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Nature education and activities, Video
Earlier this month, more than 100 people from Peace Over Violence, a domestic violence prevention group, visited the Audubon Center at Debs Park. The event was made possible through a grant from Verizon Wireless, which also had a number of volunteers on hand to help make it a great day: Share on Facebook
Tags: Audubon Center at Debs Park·debs park·michael sutton·mike sutton·Verizon·verizon wireless
Take our quiz to find out which bird you are!
August 30th, 2012 · Comments Off · Birding
Have you spent sleepless nights pondering the eternal question — if I was a California bird which one would I be? Gosh, we certainly have. So we put together a quick quiz that matches your personality up with a California bird. It's easy and to fun to share with friends. Take it here and end the […]
Tags: Audubon California's Facebook Page·bird personality·california bird·quiz
Stupid bird humor
August 29th, 2012 · Comments Off · Black Oystercatcher, stupid bird humor
Black Oystercatcher math. Share on Facebook
You can help us protect the Black Oystercatcher
August 28th, 2012 · Comments Off · Audubon California, Bird videos, Black Oystercatcher, seabirds, Video
Learn more about the Black Oystercatcher — and help us make a difference for this terrific bird. Share on Facebook
Make Every Oystercatcher Count
August 27th, 2012 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
We are pleased to introduce Audubon's campaign for black oystercatchers – the most recognizable shorebird of California's iconic and ecologically rich rocky intertidal zone. We first got involved with the species in 2010 when we took a closer look at their status in California and were surprised to see how little was known. Despite their […]
Interview with Todd McGrain of The Lost Bird Project
August 23rd, 2012 · Comments Off · Audubon Center at Debs Park
We are finishing our Film Friday series at Audubon Center at Debs Park with a screening of The Lost Bird Project, a film about artist Todd McGrain and his effort to recognize the tragedy of modern extinction by immortalizing North American birds that have been driven to extinction in sculptures he places at the site of each bird's […]
Audubon reaches across country to make a wind project better for birds
August 22nd, 2012 · 2 Comments · Alternative energy, Bird Habitat
This is a great story of a wind energy developer working with conservation groups to find a solution that meets both our needs for alternative energy and wildlife protection. But there's a little more to the story. Montana Audubon initially reached out to Garry George, Audubon California's renewable energy project director, with its concerns about […]
Lassen fire wiping out vital Sage Grouse habitat
August 21st, 2012 · Comments Off · Audubon California, Bird conservation, Bird Habitat
The California Department of Fish and Game is moving to cancel this year's Sage Grouse hunting season in eastern Lassen County after wildfires have ravaged much of the area's pristine sagebrush habitat. Audubon California supports this action, and is actually calling on the Fish & Game Commission to cancel hunting throughout all of Lassen County. […]
It's almost the weekend
August 17th, 2012 · Comments Off · Birding
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Update on pelican that received plastic surgery
August 17th, 2012 · Comments Off · Audubon Chapters, seabirds, urban conservation
According to the LA Times, the Orange County pelican that we wrote about several months ago was released back into the wild. This great news comes after months of rehabilitation. After the surgery, the pelican affectionatley called Nigel, developed an infection that caused another fracture and bone tissue to die. During her stay in recovery, Nigel […]
Tags: Brown Pelican·Orange County
The bird in Bodie
August 16th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Bird Habitat, Birding
We noticed a note on the listservs the other day from photographer Allen Hirsch talking about a group of Sage Grouse that he'd discovered in the Bodie, the Eastern Sierra ghost town. We checked out the photos and are sharing a few here, with his permission. The Sage Grouse is a bird more known for […]
Tags: allen hirsch·bodie·Sage Grouse


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Mary-Faith Cerasoli has been reduced to "sleeping in her car, showering at college athletic centers and applying for food stamps," The New York Times recently reported. Is she unemployed? No, in fact, she is a college professor— but an adjunct one, meaning she is hired on a short-term contract with no possibility of tenure.
A spate of research about the contingent academic workforce indicates that Cerasoli's circumstances are not exceptional. This month, a report by the American Association of University Professors showed that adjuncts now constitute 76.4 percent of U.S. faculty across all institutional types, from liberal-arts colleges to research universities to community colleges. A study released by the U.S. House of Representatives in January reveals that the majority of these adjuncts live below the poverty line.
Over spring break, Cerasoli publicly protested her working conditions on the steps of New York Department of Education wearing a vest emblazoned with the words "Homeless Prof" on it.

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Matt Kemp has gone on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Dodgers got some good news as center fielder Matt Kemp will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, the team announced before their second game against the Padres at Petco Park on Friday.
Kemp, who hadn't been able to run at full speed yet during his recovery, ran the bases on Friday, per Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, which as Gurnick noted was the final hurdle before Kemp could be cleared to begin his rehab assignment. Kemp, who is anxious to return to play, was understandably happy with the news.
The Dodgers have been happy with Kemp's baserunning and batting practice sessions.
Kemp went 0-for-5 as designated hitter, but also stole a base and scored from second on a single. He was scheduled to play the outfield Sunday, and Mattingly said Kemp would play at least one more game for the Isotopes, but his stint there could be extended if necessary.
"Is his timing back to game speed? It doesn't sound like it," said Mattingly. "But if it takes two, three, four games, or if it has to be five or six, just so when he comes back, he feels like he can be competitive."
Mattingly said Kemp would abandon a new set of contact lenses that bothered him in the game after using them successfully during an impressive batting practice session Thursday in San Diego. Mattingly said the carry and loft of Kemp's blasts Thursday were the best Kemp had shown in a while.
Mattingly said the reports were that Kemp ran well and willingly Saturday night, not favoring the right hamstring that has sidelined him for three weeks.
A healthy Kemp could mean the difference between a late run and disaster, so let's hope he's ready to go.
Carl Crawford is recovering without incident, but still has trouble when he has to turn while running.
Carl Crawford continues to improve from his strained left hamstring, able to run straight but feeling discomfort on turns.
"I assume Carl is behind Matt," Mattingly said.
The outfield will get very interesting when Kemp and Crawford return.
Andre Ethier has some swelling in his knee. The issue forced him out of Friday's starting lineup.
"The knee has a little swelling and we've asked a lot of him," said Mattingly, who pressed Ethier into center-field duty with Matt Kemp sidelined. "He needs a day. He and Puig ran together in Pittsburgh and he hit the wall, but I don't know if that was necessarily it."
He's been playing regularly since, so he seems fine.
Scott Van Slyke is rehabbing his left shoulder bursitis in Albuquerque.
Van Slyke, on the DL since June 11 with left shoulder bursitis, went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and committed a pair of throwing errors playing first base.
He'll reportedly return to the bigs and not AAA when he's activated.
Scott Van Slyke, on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque along with Matt Kemp, is expected to return to the Dodgers and not the Isotopes when he's healthy, manager Don Mattingly indicated Sunday.
As it should be.
Ted Lilly threw a bullpen session as he rehabs his strained neck.
Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly threw his first bullpen session Saturday since being placed on the disabled list June 5 with a neck strain.
Lilly threw all fastballs and reported no discomfort in the neck, which responded well to an epidural injection.
He is already eligible to come off the DL, but needs to throw several more bullpen sessions and go on a Minor League rehab assignment before he can rejoin the big league club.
I assume he would replace Stephen Fife, though it remains to be seen whether he would be an actual upgrade or not.
Greg Zakwin is the founder of the site Plaschke Thy Sweater Is Argyle. Follow him on Twitter @ArgyledPlaschke and find him contributing at Yahoo! Sports.


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|Adam Vande More <amvandemore@xxxxxxxxx>
|Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:58:58 -0500
Urm. What's the point of a mirror if you need a third journaling
device which itself can fail or glitch? Do you mirror the journal too?
I have serious problems with this concept, and also with the complexity
and the number of moving parts involved.
And what about the massive assumptions being made regarding the
survival of on-device write caches, write bandwidth constrictions,
the lack of integration with filesystem-derived cache flushes, the
duplication of effort when used with filesystems which have their
own UNDO/REDO journals? Is there any device stall management?
I'll be frank, the FreeBSD stuff is a non-starter for me. If we
tried to run something like gmirror and/or gjournal with HAMMER the
performance would be abysmal.


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Special Events
Scottsdale is a place where events and activities occur year round. It is the City's goal to permit events that are safe and minimize adverse impacts to the quality of life for Scottsdale residents and business owners.
What are Special Events?
Special Events are temporary outdoor uses which extend beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the Zoning Ordinance.
Types of events include, but are not limited to: walks, runs, cycling and sporting events, musical performances, culinary and art festivals, street festivals, parades, tours, automobile auctions, and community celebrations.
Permit Process
The Special Events Committee reviews applications and approves Special Event permits. The Committee contains staff representatives from various departments including Tourism & Events, Transportation, Police, Fire, Code Enforcement and Community Services.
The permit process consists of two steps:
1. Event Application Review. Submit a Special Event Application (pdf/508kb) either digitally online or in person at the City's Development Services department located at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 100.
- The application review fee will be required as part of the submittal.
- Once a complete application is submitted, it will automatically be scheduled for Committee review.
- The Special Event Committee meets every Wednesday morning between 9am-11am.
- The applicant will be provided with a scheduled time to come discuss the event request with the Committee to answer any questions and determine if any changes are required.
- If all information is known, a decision on the event will be made at the meeting for approval, conditional approval, or denial of the event request.
2. Permit Issuance. Once the event is approved and all required items and documents have been received by City staff (insurance, barricade plan, revised site plan, property owner approval, etc.) then the permit is ready to be issued and the applicant will be notified by the Tourism & Events staff.
- Permits must be obtained prior to the event.
- Permits are issued at the Development Services department located at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 100.
- Payment for the special event permit will be collected at time of permit issuance. Payment can be made by cash, check, or any major credit card.
Additional Applications
- Fire/Safety Applications - (Tent Permits, Fireworks, Bonfire)
- Film Permit Applications
- Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way - (Downtown Parking Spaces) (pdf/141kb/1p)
- Tent/Sidewalk Sale Application (pdf/70kb/2pp)
Tourism Event Support
For questions regarding the Tourism Event Funding Programs please call the Tourism and Events Department at 480-312-2728.
There are event spaces located within the Downtown which include the Marshall Way Bridge and Plaza, the Waterfront/Canal Banks, the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, the Civic Center Mall area, and the Scottsdale Stadium. To inquire about availability, please contact:
Bridge, Waterfront, or Plaza - Ben Moriarity, Downtown Specialist, 480-312-2459, email@example.com
Civic Center Mall - Andrea Anderson, Facilities Rental Manager, 480-874-4604, firstname.lastname@example.com
Scottsdale Stadium - Stephanie Tippett, Asst. Stadium Coordinator, 480-312-2856, email@example.com
Additionally SRP review and approval is required for any Downtown events proposed for the following areas:
- Marshall Way or Soleri Bridge
- Property within 65' of the SRP canal (SRP owns this buffer area on either side of the canal)
Phone: 602.236.3105
Refer to: SRP permit information
Staff contacts
|Nicole Curtis
Events Specialist
Event Application Coordination
Film Permits
Temporary Liquor License Extensions
|Cheryl Sumners
Events Concierge
Event Development
Special Event Committee Chair


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Who Drives this Bus?
I sobered up one day
And realized my life was going nowhere
I was sick of being sick
And tired of being tired.
I didn't like where I was
And didn't know where to go.
I stumbled into this bus.
I looked around and saw
Other people there.
I started talking to them
And they sounded like me.
The doors to the bus closed,
We began to move.
Slowly, the sun started shining
And the path became clear.
I couldn't see the driver,
But I was sure he could see me.
The people on the bus gave me a book,
I began to read.
I found I could talk to the driver
And he would answer me.
I became happy, joyful and free.
I knew where I wanted to go
And just how to get there.
I jumped up and ran to the front.
I told the driver,
I'll take it from here.
I crashed the bus, I lost my book
And banged myself up pretty good.
The people on the bus picked me up.
They dusted me off and found my book.
I asked what happened, where did I go wrong?
They smiled at me and said
"This isn't your bus, it belongs to the driverâ€
Who Drives the Bus
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A wonderful variation on the Jaguar theme with its semi-hollow body and single f hole.
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Release the Jaguar in you with this special edition model. Order today.


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The Criminal Justice Speaker Series will feature Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia who will provide an Overview of Harris County and Crime from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Room C-100, first floor, in the Commerce Street Building.
The Department of Natural Sciences is hosting the second T.E.A.C.H. lunch from 11:30 - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in room N612 on the topic of "Linking student engagement with learning outcomes", moderated by Dr. Jerry Johnson and Dr. Rachna Sadana. Lunch reservations are due today. See story below.
Michael Milligan, executive director of ABET, the agency that provides accreditation for postsecondary programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology programs worldwide, discussed ABET, its current activities and his vision for the institution at a presentation for faculty, staff, visitors and area educators last week. ABET named Milligan as its third executive director in May 2009. The Baltimore-based agency accredits some 2,800 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities.
The UHD Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Allies will sponsor two screenings of For the Bible Tells Me So at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in room N-420, the Library Special Event Room, today.
The LGBTQ Allies' screening of the film is timed to coincide with National Coming Out Day. The documentary explores the supposed conflict between Bible-based religion and homosexuality.
"Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate?...Through the experiences of five...Christian, American families...we discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member."
Discussion sessions will follow both screenings. For information contact John Hudson, assistant professor of English and co-chair of the Safe Zone Project to assist LGBTQ students, at 713-223-7902.
UHD community can join the Service Jam, an online event, that will engage
non-profit organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies
in a discussion Oct. 10-12 on how social innovation can help solve world problems.
event brings together prominent leaders, professionals, and passionate
individuals, to generate breakthrough ideas that will redefine service and social
innovation. Sponsored by IBM, participants can collaborate virtually and have
the flexibility to log into the Jam from anywhere in the world at anytime during
the three-day event. Eight discussion forums will occur at the same time.
GuestsJustin Davis-Smith, CEO, Volunteer England, UKDr. Michael Bürsch, former Member of the Bundestag, founder of Centrum
für Corporate Citizenship Deutschland Momo Mahadav, president, Maala Business for Social Responsibility, IsraelOistein Mjaerum, head of Industry Relations, Red Cross Norway New Discussion Forum Hosts Matthew Salier, National Engagement
Manager, The Smith FamilyJonathan Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity InternationalRosabeth M. Kanter, Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor of Business
Administration, Harvard Business School
register for the jam, go to this website: https://www.collaborationjam.com/minijam3/service.
Contact Jean DeWitt, UHD director of community engagement, for more information.
The Department of Natural Sciences is hosting the second T.E.A.C.H. lunch from 11:30 - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in room N612 on the topic of "Linking student engagement with learning outcomes", moderated by Dr. Jerry Johnson and Dr. Rachna Sadana.
The T.E.A.C.H. lunches (Trading Education And Classroom Hints) is a program designed to promote faculty engagement and cooperation in improving pedagogy and teaching effectiveness for the benefit of UHD students. At these lunches, interested faculty hold discussions concerning, but not limited to: encouraging student participation in class, problem-based and inquiry-based learning strategies, effective exam design, use of technology in the classroom, SACS assessment, and the challenges and rewards of teaching to a diverse student population.A total of three lunches are planned.
Interested Faculty from Departments other than Natural Sciences that wish to attend should contact Jerry Johnson, assistant professor of Natural Sciences, (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Lisa Morano, associate professor of Natural Sciences, (email@example.com) for a reservation by today, Monday, Oct. 11. Lunch will be provided to attendees that reserve in advance.
The Spanish Program Open House will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Room N-602, on the One Main Building.
Prospective majors are invited to come and meet Spanish faculty and hear about the Spanish BA program and the Spanish Honors Society (Sigma Delta Pi), the Hispanic student organizations like La Tertulia and other UHD activities related to Hispanic culture and Spanish language (like our Hispanic film series).
Rocío de los Cobos, a representative from Centromundolengua Hispanic studies program in Cádiz, Spain, will be present along with Dr. Ana-María Medina to discuss upcoming foreign studies options for UHD students in Summer 2011.
Refreshments will be available. A flyer is available here.
The "Texas Renaissance Festival" festival is being held 9 a.m. to dusk though Nov. 28, Saturdays and Sundays only (with the exception of the Friday after Thanksgiving), .
Employees may purchase tickets at the 'Group Ticket' rate. The discounted rates are $15 for adults and $6 for children (5 yrs - 12 yrs). The ticket handling fee of $1 per ticket will be waived. To receive the 'Group Ticket' rate, you must use our discount code UHS-1488 and must purchase tickets in advance via credit card by phone or fax.
To place an order by phone, call 1-800-458-3435. To place an order by fax, use the attached form and fax to 1-936-894-2391. Orders are accepted Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Your tickets will be mailed to you so please make sure you purchase your tickets in advance. For complete details, pleasevisit www.texrenfest.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Bobbie Horack, Work/Life Coordinator, at email@example.com or 713-222-5318.
Community Involvement Day will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Special Events Room, A-300, in the Academic Building.
Representatives from area agencies will be on hand to discuss their work and volunteer opportunities available for students. A door prize will be given away.
The Center for Public Deliberation is sponsoring a the public discussion, "Religion and the Public Sphere," from, 8 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in room N-420, the Library Special Events Room, One Main Building.
The discussion will focus on religion and the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Students will address a set of questions about how religion fits and does not fit in public spaces like universities, government, courts, and the media. The discussion will focus on the document, "God and the Commons," produced by the Kettering Foundation. Snacks and beverages will be provided for participants. A flyer is available here.
Joseph C. Dilg will present a program on domestic and international business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and financings to the International Business Asssocation from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 in Room B-119 in the College of Business.
Dilg is well-versed in all aspects of the domestic and international energy business, including oil and gas and electric power generation. Since 2002, Joe has been consistently recognized by Chambers Global as a leading lawyer in energy law, and Chambers USA has recognized him since 2003 in corporate, energy, and natural resources law.
Dilg now serves as managing partner of Vinson & Elkins, where he has led V&E's multi-pronged growth strategy that includes talent management, global expansion, and continued U.S. growth. During his tenure, the firm has advanced its industry-leading women's initiative and significantly enhanced its diversity and associate development programs. In addition, V&E established offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo to better serve clients and to stay ahead of increasing globalization, particularly in the energy industry where V&E has a preeminent reputation.
Register with Majid Salaar at firstname.lastname@example.com. The event is open to all and free.Anyone can attend but attendees should sign up with Majid Salaar at firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information contact IBA President Gebran Charbim at email@example.com, IBA Faculty Advisor Anisul Islam, professor of finance, accounting and computer information systems at firstname.lastname@example.com or 713-221-8914 or Cassim Madha at firstname.lastname@example.com or 281-203-9822.
The free event is open to UHD faculty, staff and students. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for seating. A coffee reception will follow the presentation.
The Speaker Series is sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Public Service.
Career Services is hosting the company, Renolds and Reynolds, for a recruiting presentation, open house and question-and-answer session from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Room N-1099, One Main Building. (job # 1825 in jobs4gators)
Such company presentations usually include information about the company, details on the positions available (see list below) as well as tips for graduating seniors on interviewing, networking and career fairs. All majors are welcome to attend.They are typically recruit for: · Marketing · Sales · Consulting · Software Implementation · Programming · IT related positions · Technical writing · Software Education · Clerical
All classifications are welcome to participate and network with the recruiters, but seniors/alumni will be encouraged to submit resumes and/or apply for posted positions. (See jobs4gators for multiple job openings for Reynolds & Reynolds.)
Reservations are not mandatory, but would be appreciated. If interested in attending, please RSVP to: email@example.com or call Career Services at 713-221-8980.
UHD's fall open house
Destination Downtown will be from 9 am. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23, starting in
the One Main Building.
The open house will feature
campus tours, opportunities to meet faculty and staff members, previews of UHD's
five colleges and 44 degree programs, financial aid information and information
on student organizations. There also will be prizes and giveaways.
RSVP online at
The writings of Yvonne Kendall, UHD associate professor and
program annotator for Mercury Baroque, are now a featured part of
Mercury's website -- http://www.mercurybaroque.org/02/exotiquenotes.aspx
Kendall's work will also be used at a forthcoming concert to
be performed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Services and Operations announces the ESO Café, UHD's first employment related
this interactive tool, employees will be able to read and comment on articles
relevant to the UHD community, professional/personal wellbeing, new employee
introductions, important announcements and upcoming events - all geared towards
enhancing your quality of life at work. The ESO staff is excited to
provide this opportunity and encourages everyone to access ESO Café and sign-up
for automatic email notifications. To access the blog, click on ESO Café, or navigate to
subscribers will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing for a free
combo meal at the UHD Food Court, complements of Aramark*.
Career Services is hosting a several opportunities for students to find out more about job and internship opportunities with area companies. Upcoming opportunities include:
· Reynolds & Reynoldswill be holding an Informational Seminar on Oct. 12 - this is open to all majors. See job#1825 for details and to RSVP. Several job postings are on www.uhd.edu/jobs4gators.
· Sterling Bank is recruiting for their Credit Academy (Credit Analysts positions) (job#1912). This is open to Finance & Accounting majors graduating on or before December 2010. Please apply now! Interviewing will be on-campus Oct. 13 for those who qualify.
· HACU is accepting applications for their Internships and Scholarships for Spring 2011 and Summer 2011 start dates. Encourage students to apply early - deadlines are soon. See job #1913 for details.
· Career Services continues to help students get their resumes ready and sharpen their interview skills through our RESUME and INTERVIEW workshops. Call the office at 713-221-8980 to RSVP.
Great local companies want our students: Hewitt & Associates, IRS, McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, MDAnderson, First National Bank, Carbon Steel Inspections, Enterprise, Bennett Law Firm, and many others. To see all of the active job listings, or to apply, direct students to please visit www.uhd.edu/jobs4gators. Over 170 jobs/internships listed.
Federal Health Care Reform bill includes a provision that extends benefits coverage to
dependent children up to age 26.
This provision goes into effect in the first
plan year after Sept. 23, 2010. Because the Texas Employees Group Benefits
Program (GBP) plan year begins with the State's fiscal year on Sept. 1,
coverage for dependents to age 26 will not begin until Plan Year 2011. For now, dependent children are eligible in the GBP until they turn 25 years
old, as long as they are not married. They do not have to be students. If you have a dependent child who is turning 25, Employee Retirement System (ERS) automatically drops the
child from coverage at the end of the month he or she turns 25. ERS sends you a
letter about six weeks before the coverage ends. The letter includes a COBRA
Election form. If your dependent wants to continue coverage under COBRA (the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), he or she must mail
the completed form with the correct premium payment to ERS by the due date
stated in the letter.
Soldier-Poet Brian
Turner discussed his books of poetry, Here, Bullet and Phantom Noise,
during his presentation Thursday in the
Cullen Robertson Auditorium.
Here, Bullet,
won the 2005 Beatrice Hawley Award, the New York Times "Editor's
Choice" selection, the 2006 Pen Center USA "Best in the West"
award, and the 2007 Poets Prize, among others. His
second poetry book, Phantom Noise, was released by Alice
James in the spring of 2010. Turner has recently been selected as one of 50
United States Artists Fellows for 2009. Tuner is regularly
referenced in the New York Times as a veteran/poet spokesperson for his
The fifth annual Fall Family Festival will be noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23, at several UHD venues featuring a day of fun activities including
games, rides, a craft show, food, contests, and more for UHD students, faculty,
staff, alumni and their families.
The Office of Student Activities hosts the event that has grown
to become one of UHD's biggest on-campus traditions. Activities will take
place on the North and South Decks, the Main Portico, the UHD Coffeehouse area
and Special Events Room. Special attractions include a kids' costume parade and
hot dog eating contest.
Food from local area vendors such as My Fit Foods,
Domino's Pizza, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Cielo offer a great variety of
choices for children to adults. The Houston Rockets, General Mills and
Downtown Aquarium Restaurant will also have booths.
Visit www.uhd.edu/sae/fall_family_festival
for more information.
The University of Houston - Downtown is moving to
an online assessment records management system called Assessment Information
Management (AIM).
This online system allows UHD faculty and
administrators to post, update, archive, share and review assessment documents.
All UHD faculty and academic administrators have accounts for their affiliated
academic programs.Beginning with the
2009/10 program assessment reports (due to the Office of Academic Assessment on
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In some instances, corruption is ethically permissible. A society should address corruption with a combined ŌĆ£voiceŌĆØ and ŌĆ£controlŌĆØ solution by engaging citizenry to improve legal institutions and public policy (Everett, Neu & Rahaman, 2006). To examine the ethical permissibility of corruption, it is necessary to first address what corruption is.
Chinung-Ju Huang cites three types of corruption. First, there is ŌĆ£grand corruptionŌĆØ which involves ŌĆ£corruption among high level executives in governmentŌĆØ (Huang, 2012). Next is ŌĆ£legislative corruption . . . among representatives of the general publicŌĆØ (2012). Finally, there is ŌĆ£bureaucratic corruptionŌĆØ involving ŌĆ£government officials and staffŌĆØ (2012). The general definition of corruption per the ŌĆ£corruption perception index (CPI)ŌĆØ is ŌĆ£ŌĆśthe misuse of public power for private benefitŌĆÖŌĆØ (Huang, 2012).
Everett, Neu, and Rahaman necessarily expand on the definitions cited by Huang.┬Ā Everett et al. add the following types of corruption: ŌĆ£bureaucratic; political; petty; grand; productive; malignant; systematic; individual; private-to-private; private-to-public; official; and fiscalŌĆØ (2006). The authors note that, ŌĆ£within these many definitions a wide range of acts is also often impliedŌĆØ which within one type of corruption (ŌĆ£private-to-publicŌĆØ) there may be a range from ŌĆ£ŌĆśbriberyŌĆÖ to, simply, ŌĆśingenuous actsŌĆÖŌĆØ (2006). The synthesized definition offered by Everett, et al. closely resembles that of Huang: ŌĆ£most commentators are clearly referring to acts involving specific actors, namely public figures, civic employees, bureaucrats, and politiciansŌĆØ (2006).┬Ā Corruption is seen ŌĆ£as ŌĆśthe misuse of public office for private ends or private gainŌĆÖŌĆØ (2006).
Despite these generalized definitions, it is critical to note the distinctions among the types of, as well as the acts of corruption in order to analyze whether it is ethically permissible in any context. The analysis therefore is contingent on the circumstances of the corruption.┬Ā By applying an analysis to specified circumstances it is useful to evaluate the causes of corruption, which ŌĆ£may be seen as either ŌĆśdemand-sideŌĆÖ or ŌĆśsupply-sideŌĆÖŌĆØ (Everett, et al., 2006). The demand-side/supply-side causal evaluation is particularly relevant in considering whether corruption is ethically permissible in the United States immigration system.
United States immigration policy began as an inherently racist system. The Naturalization Act of 1790 provided ŌĆ£ŌĆśthat any alien, being a free white person . . . may be admitted to become a citizenŌĆÖŌĆØ (Douglas, 2005). The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 ŌĆ£allowed the Executive branch to exclude Chinese nationals from entering the United StatesŌĆØ (Sandoval, 2011). Citizenship was not extended to African Americans until 1870 (Douglas, 2005). The Immigration Act of 1924 was the product of a ŌĆ£push for racial limits on immigrationŌĆØ and established the national origins quota system (Clarke, 2011). During the Great Depression, one million Mexican nationals were repatriated in order ŌĆ£to ensure that only ŌĆśtrue AmericansŌĆÖ held jobs in the United StatesŌĆØ (Sandoval, 2011).
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 preserved the national origins quota system and ŌĆ£deep-seated racial beliefs remained central to the legislationŌĆØ (Clarke, 2011). In 1954, Congress passed ŌĆ£Operation WetbackŌĆØ to import temporary Mexican agricultural workers in order to address labor shortages due to World War IIŌĆØ (Sandoval, 2011). In 1986, Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, which ŌĆ£focused primarily on enforcement in the context of labor and employmentŌĆØ (Clarke, 2011). Congress passed the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) in 1996. The laws were ŌĆ£designed to tighten the influx and regulate the presence of immigrants in the countryŌĆØ by expanding ŌĆ£ŌĆśthe litany of crimes for which aliens c[ould] be summarily deported, eliminated waiver of deportation relief, and precluded judicial review of certain deportation ordersŌĆÖŌĆØ (Clarke, 2011).
The historic racial underpinnings of United States immigration law continue to influence the law and the politics of immigration in the country today. While the Immigration Act of 1965 ŌĆ£abolished the national origins quota system and barred racial considerations from expressly entering into decisions about immigrant visasŌĆØ it simultaneously created a new discriminatory scheme (Johnson, 1998). The quota system was replaced with an ŌĆ£annual numerical limit of 20,000 immigrants from each nationŌĆØ (Johnson, 1998). The result has been that immigrants from Mexico, the Philippines, and India ŌĆ£face radically different waits for immigrationŌĆØ than similarly-situated persons of other nations (1998). Immigration laws also include public charge exclusions which have a disproportionate effect on noncitizens of color from developing nations (1998).
Johnson argues that ŌĆ£U.S. law and policy toward noncitizens who have fled civil war, political and other persecution, and genocide in their native lands historically have been influenced by nativism and racismŌĆØ (1998). The support of this theory comes primarily from the method by which the U.S. government handled the influx of Haitians claiming asylum in the 1980s and repatriation efforts of the Bush administration in the 1990s.
It is within the United States asylum system that corruption is ethically permissible. To obtain protection, refugees and asylees ŌĆ£must meet the U.S. statutory definition of a refugeeŌĆØ (Settlage, 2009). That definition provides:
[A]ny person who is outside any country of such person's nationality . . . and who is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of, that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion . . .┬Ā (8 United States Code ┬¦1101(a)(42)(A)).
Refugee status is granted to persons outside the United States. The grant of status is contingent upon a determination made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) that must be approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.┬Ā┬Ā Conversely, asylum seekers ŌĆ£must request protection while inside the United States or at its bordersŌĆØ (Settlage, 2009). Thus the U.S. government has discretion to ŌĆ£grant protection or to send the asylum seeker back to his or her country of originŌĆØ (2009).┬Ā Citing a 2006 UNHCR report, Settlage explains, ŌĆ£U.S. immigration laws, . . . the asylum process, and even adjudicators themselves, have shown an ever-increasing bias against protection seekers, who are increasingly viewed as criminals or illegal immigrantsŌĆØ (2009).
Equally troubling is the fact that because applying for asylum requires that refugees be able to afford to reach the United States, only ŌĆ£a fraction have the meansŌĆØ to do so (Settlage, 2009). Furthermore, to reach the United States, an asylum seeker ŌĆ£must have a valid passport from his home country and, in most cases, must obtain a U.S. visaŌĆØ (2009).┬Ā Settlage cites a report issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State that notes:
Embassies may appear to disproportionately refuse applicants from less developed regions of the world, or from poor sectors of the population, but it can be much more difficult for applicants who are unemployed or marginally employed to show that they intend to return to their country after visiting the United States (2009).
Settlage explains that unsurprisingly, ŌĆ£some asylum seekers use fraudulent documents to travelŌĆØ (2009). Asylum thus invokes something akin to the ŌĆ£individual, demand-sideŌĆØ corruption that is described by Everett, et al. (2006). The authors explain that ŌĆ£individualŌĆØ corruption may be the product of ŌĆ£ŌĆśresource scarcityŌĆÖ: low or non-existent salaries and wages often motivate people to engage in what is termed ŌĆślow-levelŌĆÖ or ŌĆśpettyŌĆÖ corruptionŌĆØ (2006).┬Ā In fact, the corruption that results in response to the U.S. asylum system is the product of something more than ŌĆ£resource scarcity.ŌĆØ This corruption is the product of desperation.
Mirroring the statutory definition of refugee, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website states: ŌĆ£Refugee status or asylum may be granted to people who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality, and/or membership in a particular social group or political opinionŌĆØ (U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, 2011). The United StatesŌĆÖ obligations to persons seeking refugee status or asylum arise primarily from the United Nations Refugee Convention (Settlage, 2009).┬Ā Thus the end of asylum is to ensure human rights. The purpose is to preserve human rights by providing a safe haven for people in danger.
Given the purpose of the asylum system, corruption is ethically permissible under an Aristotelian view.┬Ā Sandel refers to two ideas ŌĆ£central to AristotleŌĆÖs political philosophyŌĆØ (2009). Justice is ŌĆ£teleologicalŌĆØ– we must ascertain the ŌĆ£purpose, end, or essential natureŌĆØ of the practice. (2009). And justice is ŌĆ£honorific;ŌĆØ teleological reasoning requires an analysis about the virtues that should be honored and awarded (2009).
Sandel explains that to Aristotle, justice is about ŌĆ£giving people what they deserveŌĆØ and that ŌĆ£[j]ustice involves two factors: ŌĆśthings, and the persons to whom things are assignedŌĆÖŌĆØ (2009). The subsequent analysis is about what is being distributed to whom; it is ŌĆ£relevant excellenceŌĆØ that determines the merit-based distribution of the things (2009). Because Aristotle requires that the just distribution of the good be determined by the purpose of the practice, it follows that with asylum, human rights must be distributed to those who can best utilize those rights. That is, asylum ought to be granted to those most in need.
The current process for asylum does not grant status to refugees who have the greatest need; it grants status to those in need who have the means to arrive safely at the borders of the United States. Therefore, if the underlying purpose of asylum is to grant human rights to those with the greatest need, corruption is permissible in order to achieve that end.┬Ā Ethically permissible corruption would then be in the form of HuangŌĆÖs ŌĆ£bureaucratic corruptionŌĆØ as the ŌĆ£supply-sideŌĆØ coupled with an ŌĆ£individual, ŌĆślow-level,ŌĆÖ ŌĆśresource scarcityŌĆÖ demand-sideŌĆØ corruption, a combination of elements described by Everett, et al. (2012 & 2006). This might be manifested in a scenario in which a United States immigration official accepts false documents to permit an endangered refugee to enter the United States in order to apply for asylum. If by doing so, the refugee is saved from persecution ŌĆ£on account of race, religion, nationality, and/or membership in a particular social group or political opinion,ŌĆØ then the refugee has obtained the ŌĆ£goodŌĆØŌĆöhuman rights.
A proposal of this sort is difficult, particularly in a post- 9/11 United States.┬Ā According to the 9/11 Commission, the nineteen hijackers responsible for the attacks did not enter the United States surreptitiously; most were able to obtain visas through forged documents (Garcia & Wassem, 2004). The hijackers came from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, however Bin Ladin, who was very wealthy, personally chose each hijacker and gave them money to obtain U.S. visas in Saudi Arabia (National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, 2004). This is perhaps the most tragic result of an immigration policy that is most accessible to those with the greatest financial resources.
The protection of United States citizens is critically important. Sandel believes that the ŌĆ£best argument for limiting immigration is a communal oneŌĆØ (2009). However, he explains, ŌĆ£restrictive immigration policies also serve to protect privilegeŌĆØ (2009). The current asylum system does precisely this. Though SandelŌĆÖs analysis refers explicitly to the protection of privilege of citizens of the United States by restricting Mexican immigration, the concept is relevant with regard to the protection of a broader citizenry. The current asylum policy serves to protect privileged people of the world.
A society should address corruption with a combination of the ŌĆ£controlŌĆØ and ŌĆ£voiceŌĆØ solutions described by Everett, et al. (2006). The control solution is ŌĆ£aimed at improving legal, electoral, educational, and other institutional systems, through, as the name implies, the establishment and enhancement of controlŌĆØ (2006). ŌĆ£VoiceŌĆØ solutions ŌĆ£are based on the idea that what is needed to fight corruption is the active participation of civil societyŌĆØ because ŌĆ£[c]ivil society knows the causes and consequences of corruption better than do distant and ├®lite expertsŌĆ"ŌĆØ (2006). The authors explain that establishing an effective control solution ŌĆ£is not easy, and requires concerted efforts from members of civil society and, often, members of the international communityŌĆØ (2006). Thus, an effective control solution essentially requires that it be combined with a voice solution.
The appropriate response to the corruption that results from the restrictive United States asylum system is institutional reform. There is a need for broad reform of United States immigration policy, too.┬Ā Institutional reform ought to be accompanied by a ŌĆ£deontic ethical perspectiveŌĆØ contained within a ŌĆ£voice solutionŌĆØ which respects ŌĆ£a wide array of perspectives, desires, and forms of practical knowledgeŌĆØ (Everett, et al., 2006).┬Ā┬Ā A voice solution addresses ŌĆ£the needs of each and every citizen and ensures that none becomes a mere means to any prescribed endŌĆØ (2006).
Immigration reform in the United States must shift from being a strictly domestic policy to being a type of hybrid domestic/international policy. ┬ĀReform then must truly contemplate the ŌĆ£wide array of perspectivesŌĆØ of a ŌĆ£voiceŌĆØ solution (Everett, et al., 2006). The perspectives considered should not be limited to those of current United States citizens.┬Ā Immigration policy should be based on the needs of the citizens of the world.
Handling corruption through institutional reform of the United States immigration system should incorporate a (global) voice solution because it is the ethical thing to do.┬Ā Sandel argues that, ŌĆ£the accident of birth is no basis for entitlement . . .ŌĆØ (2009).┬Ā This notion should be embraced when recommending solutions for immigration policy.┬Ā It is also necessary that leaders thinking about how to solve corruption ŌĆ£acknowledge that they may well be an endogenous variable or determinant factor in the corruption equationŌĆØ (Everett, et al., 2006). That is, leaders must acknowledge that the existing institution in fact perpetuates corruption in the asylum process and other processes of the United States immigration system. Everett, et al. describe virtue ethics as arguing: ŌĆ£morality is first and foremost an integral and embodied part of the person, and that what is generally needed to make the world a better place is not simply more ethical rules, but more inherently moral peopleŌĆØ (2006).┬Ā The authors note that, ŌĆ£virtue ethics uses such concepts as ŌĆśself-masteryŌĆÖ and ŌĆśself-overcomingŌĆÖ to draw attention to the embodied and character-based nature of moralityŌĆØ (2006).┬Ā It is critical that leaders incorporate the voices of the global citizenry by looking to virtue ethics to reform immigration and thereby reduce corruption.
*┬ĀMargaret Hobbs is a graduate of Hendrix College with a degree in political science, Hobbs is participating in the concurrent JD/MPS program with the UALR Bowen School of Law and the Clinton School of Public Service.┬ĀBefore entering law school, she┬Āworked in the office of U.S. Congressman Vic Snyder and┬Āserved as an interpreter for a local free medical clinic.┬ĀAt the Clinton School, Hobbs worked with the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership to complete┬Āa comprehensive study that assessed the civil legal needs of low-income Arkansans and worked in Puerto Rico to study the the Constitutional rights of Puerto Ricans in the context of the jury trial.
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Of the four or five regular magazines and newspapers read on Capitol Hill every day, Politico is probably the least policy-focused, and the one that places the most value on entertainment and drama. However, sometimes that reporting focuses on the biggest drama in Washington — elections — and a new article on Politico's website outlines an important yet subtle distinction between actions on Capitol Hill designed to do what's actually good for the country and what's good for the Member's re-election campaign.
Here are a few examples highlighted by Politico:
Rep. Michael Grimm of New York is pushing a resolution of support for peace in Sri Lanka. And Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois has scored two legislative victories: one bill to rein in lavish, taxpayer-funded conferences and another that aims to help travelers by loosening restrictions on checked baggage….
Though Washington is staring down a number of critical policy issues this year – not least of which the so-called fiscal cliff – much of its agenda is consumed by hard-to-refuse bills that lawmakers can tout back home.
Most of the article continues like this, and those who follow the above link will notice it focuses on House Republicans. While this could be seen as media bias, the House is where more legislation is passed than in the Senate and where Republicans are clearly the dominant — and thus the more vulnerable — party. But the Senate plays this game as well:
The House isn't alone in showcasing its vulnerable members. One of the main items on the Senate's agenda this week is a bill aimed at helping veterans find jobs. That's sponsored by Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, up for reelection against Republican Rep. Connie Mack in the perennial swing state of Florida this fall.
Now, to be fair, some of the bills Politico highlighted are good for the country. But passed this late in the session, with only a little over two legislative work weeks left before the November elections and the "fiscal cliff?" The passage of these bills is somewhat reminiscent of the infamous government agencies that buy a lot of material at the end of the government's fiscal year, or the scientific centers that suddenly come out with grand theories on the world at the end of the fiscal year, both done in order to not lose funding in the next fiscal year.
Of course, cover is provided by the House leadership for these bills. However, note the section that has been bolded for this post:
A spokesman for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), who runs the floor, said his office evaluates what bills to schedule based on their merits.
"It's not unusual for there to be a larger number of bills considered before the end of the fiscal year or before the extended district work period preceding a lame duck," Doug Heye, Cantor's deputy chief of staff, wrote in an email.
In other words, when it's really important to be noticed by the electorate, you can count on Members to take advantage.
One additional note: often Members introduce legislation that has no chance of passing, or is duplicative, just to impress constituents. One example of this is H.R. 787, the No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2011. Despite the important-sounding name, the fact is that no Social Security is allowed to go to illegal immigrants, so this legislation is truly useless — or worse than useless, since staffers had to create it, print it, and introduce it, meaning it cost taxpayers some small measure of their tax dollars.
What do you think? Should Members of Congress be trying to pass bills that may possess some benefit for the country just for re-election purposes? Or could that be a violation of federal law, which states that Members are to explicitly keep election and official work separate? Let us know in the comments.
Dustin Siggins is the online content coordinator and blogger for Tea Party Patriots. Tea Party Patriots is a national grassroots coalition with more than 3,500 local chapters and more than 15 million supporters nationwide. This piece was originally published at the Tea Party Patriots blog.
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Posted: January 10, 2013|
TICKETS are now on sale for the traditional Cheltenham Festival preview evening at Exeter Racecourse.
Among the stars from the racing world attending the event on Thursday, February 21, will be champion trainer Paul Nicholls talking about his best hopes from his Ditcheat yard. Trainers Phillip Hobbs and David Pipe and the Racing Post's Andrew King will also be on the panel to answer all your questions about their runners at the festival of jump racing.
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Posted: December 20, 2013|
SANTA has been visiting a Victorian shopping arcade in Leek.
Shoppers visiting Getliffe's Yard, off Derby Street, have been able to see Santa in his special grotto.
There has been gifts available for all ages, as well as face painting and stalls.
Santa will, once again be in Getliffe's Yard on Saturday (December 21), between 11am and 2pm, and there will also be an additional Christmas Party from 2pm until 3pm.


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Visible Vixen
The Class of 2018 will be the pilot group for this initiative.
This program is based on models from other institutions that incentivize participation in academic and co-curricular activities. Students are challenged to earn points by attending various activities, entering leadership roles and succeeding in the classroom. The goal is to not only increase attendance at and support for campus programming, but to expose students to a wide variety of academic, athletic and cultural opportunities. It will also result in an improved Room Selection number, a better chance at securing a prime residence hall space. This endeavor has been used by the Sweet Briar Athletic Department as a challenge between teams and will now include all members of the Class of 2018!
The rationale for using a point-based reward system includes:
- Recognizing students who achieve academic success, support the community and whose actions represent those of good citizens;
- Emphasizing a living environment where individual decisions are made with the consideration of others in one's community;
- Developing a Room Selection system where students earn the privilege of living in a residential community environment committed to our mission as an academic institution.
Impact on Room Selection:
In years past, when selection was simply based on a random lottery number, students had a number of concerns, including that peers who were involved in academic or non-academic judicial violations or who did not achieve academically were able to select housing before other students who were involved in campus events, held leadership offices, were athletes, saw academic success, etc. The purpose of the merit-based room selection system is to make the process not only more equitable, but also more rewarding for students who are positively involved in SBC community life. We hope students will become more aware of the impact their behavior and contributions can have on others living in this residential community. Please check back later for information posted on the Residence Life site for your review.
How it works:
- As this is the pilot year, each incoming student will begin the Visible Vixen point year on Aug. 28 – the first day of classes — with five (5) Visible Vixen points. She will earn or lose points throughout the Visible Vixen point year, which will end on Feb. 28, 2015. The points earned will be factored into the order in which students select housing for the following academic year.
- Points are earned by contributing to the campus community in a variety of ways, including activities, programs, leadership roles and academic achievement.
- The maximum number of Visible Vixen points that can be earned each year is 20.
- Students lose Visible Vixen points if they are found responsible for violating College policies through academic and/or non-academic judicial processes.
- Students cannot make up Visible Vixen points. Once a point is lost, it cannot be regained. For example, if a student has acquired the maximum number of allowed points – 20 — but is found responsible for violating a College policy – she will lose 1 point. As a result, the maximum number she can take into the room selection process is 19.
Earning points:
Students who demonstrate positive and meaningful participation in the following areas can gain one Visible Vixen point:
Perfect attendance through ARCHES
- Achieving First Year Honors at the end of the fall semester (this is gpa based, not necessarily connected to the Honors Program)
- Student Government Association as an elected class officer
- Leadership Certificate Program – participating in this initiative
- Attending programs identified as Visible Vixen Programs. Some examples include, but are not limited to:
- Career Services Sponsored Events
- Performing and Visual Arts Performances
- College, Departmental or Lecture and Events Programs
- Attendance at Athletic and/or Riding Events
- Participating in Athletics as a varsity athlete, member of a riding team, and/or performing in a dance, theater or music based program/event - that is not required for a class.
The maximum number of points that can be acquired in any one area is five (5).
For example, you cannot earn more than 5 points through athletics – participating or supporting.
Students must stay for the entire program in order to receive credit. Dates/times/locations and number of programs offered are also subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of each sponsor. Please contact program sponsors with any questions about program changes. To determine if a program is a Visible Vixen Program, watch to see if advertising reflects the Visible Vixen logo of the two vixens as found at the top of this web page and/or check the Visible Vixen Google calendar (seen at the bottom of this page).
Losing points:
Students will have Visible Vixen points deducted if any of the following negative behaviors occur:
- Student discipline — Students will lose one (1) Visible Vixen point each time they are found responsible for violating College policies through the academic and/or non-academic judicial processes.
- Failure to complete assigned sanctions on time — Students who fail to complete any of their assigned sanctions on time will lose one (1) Visible Vixen point for each sanction.
Non-Residential Students:
- Non-Residential Students are under the same guidelines, but rather than applying points to the room selection process, their points will be used to move them up in the registration process, within their class. The more points they earn, up to 20, the higher their registration time will be, within their class, when identifying courses for Fall '15.
How to apply for a Visible Vixen program:
All Sweet Briar College community members are welcome to submit an application to have a program or event considered for Visible Vixen point status. To do so, complete the application located here at least 2 weeks before the program date. The Visible Vixen Committee reviews applications each Monday and decisions will be emailed to the program contact person.
The Visible Vixen Committee members include:
- Danielle Delude, softball coach and sports information director, [email protected]
- Annie Jones, director of Residence Life, [email protected]
- Kelly Kraft-Meyer, Associate Dean of Academic Services, [email protected]
- Marcia Thom-Kaley, assistant professor of music, [email protected]
- Marcia Robertson, associate professor of English, [email protected]
Approved Visible Vixen Point program sponsors must submit attendance documentation to the Dean's Office within 72 hours of the end of the event.
How do I know if a program is a Visible Vixen program?
All Visible Vixen programs will be listed on the Visible Vixen Google calendar. To connect it with your Gmail account, click the "+Google Calendar" button on the bottom right corner of the calendar seen below. A new tab will open, and you will be prompted to confirm your request to add the calendar. To access it from your own account, go to calendar.google.com or click on the app in the drop-down menu in the top right corner when signed in to Gmail. You will find the Visible Vixen calendar on the left-hand column under the drop down menu "Other Calendars", where you can choose to display it with your personal calendar, or view it separately. If you have any trouble connecting Google calendars, please contact Computer Services at Ext. HELP (4357) on any campus phone, or (434) 381-HELP for assistance.


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The Ancient Stannary town of Lostwithiel has a rich and varied history that has left its marks to the present day. From the site of a Roman Fort, as well as a major port in Medieval times for the export of Cornish Tin, the town was host to Parliamentary soldiers in the Civil War battle of 1644, and played a part in the industrial era by being the site of Cornwall's railway carriage works and iron mining.
Today Lostwithiel welcomes visitors and invites all to explore everything, both old and new. There is so much to see in this ever- developing town situated in the heart of Cornwall.
Whether you enjoy peace and quiet with gentle walks along the river, stunning views, visiting the towns many antique shops and markets, discovering the town's rich history or just need a central base for exploring Cornwall's many attractions, Lostwithiel has something for everyone. We look forward to meeting you.


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Not only are San Antonio Spurs fans are keeping a close eye on Tiago Splitter and whether he will or will not come to the team next season but it appears the Spurs coaching staff are keeping a close eye on Splitter as well.
According to www.marca.com, Spurs' assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer, is in Spain and was able to watch Splitter and his team, Caja Laboral, beat Palau Blaugrana. Splitter finished 16 points and six rebounds.
Los San Antonio Spurs marcan muy de cerca a Tiago Splitter y a Gregg Popovich, entrenador de los de San Antonio, le llegarán informes del pívot muy pronto.
Uno de los principales ayudantes del técnico del conjunto texano, Mike Budenholzer, presenció en directo el triunfo del Caja Laboral en el Palau Blaugrana.
El pívot brasileño, que este verano puede dejar el club vitoriano para recalar en la NBA, cuajó un buen partido y acabó con 16 puntos y 6 rebotes en 36 minutos de juego.
Pretty interesting to hear especially after a report that talks have begun between the Spurs and Splitter. Seems the Spurs are going to do their best to convince him to come to the team and forgo a pay-day to stay overseas.
Click HERE for more great Spurs coverage at Project Spurs.
Michael De Leon
Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time. In 2004, after several years of covering the Spurs, he started Project Spurs, a Spurs team fansite as an outlet to provide content to Spurs fans, while continuing to write for himself and learning the ins and outs of online publishing and web design. He has since built a writing team and started a popular weekly Spurs podcast called the Spurscast.
Budenholzer in Spain watching Splitter
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The beautiful fall colors make this one of the busiest weekends of the year for the Great Smoky Mountains. As the fall colors turn, so do millions of wheels into Sevier County and the national park.
With all of the tourists comes chronic congestion, especially at the 407 exit of Interstate 40. On Friday afternoon exiting traffic was backed up four miles on I-40 East.
"We're in a very busy time right now. Traffic will back up and you have
significant delays," said Mark Nagi, TDOT spokesperson. "We ask people to be patient and drive safely because there is definitely a lot of traffic."
TDOT keeps moving ahead with some long-term solutions that aim to clear the congested roads to the Smokies. One heavily-anticipated plan is a new diverging diamond design at the 407 exit.
The diverging diamond weaves traffic onto the opposite bridge of the overpass. The diamond shape means drivers never have to wait and yield to head-on traffic to make a left turn. This allows the bridge to handle a larger amount of traffic and lets cars drive faster.
"The diverging diamond is currently in the design phase and we're looking at construction to begin in 2014 or 2015. That project will cost between $11 million and $13 million."
About 25 miles east of the current back-ups, traffic zips by exit 432 where TDOT is building a new wider route to the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.
"The new Highway 411 through Jefferson and Cocke Counties, that project is just now underway. It is 3.81 miles of reconstruction. It is a significant project and an expensive project costing more than $27 million."
Blaylock & Sons Construction is cutting the new four-lane highway from a portion of the existing Highway 411 to Highway 25/70 in Newport just south of the 432 exit. By 2015 the new four-lane portion will be complete, thereby allowing drivers to bypass the existing Hwy 411's two-lane twists and turns that keep traffic crawling at slow speeds.
"These projects will help people get to and from their destinations quicker, but it will also be safer for these folks as well. We do not want traffic backed up onto the interstate," said Nagi.
These newer endeavors are in addition to the long-time Highway 66 widening project currently in-progress. Phase 2 of the project is set to be complete by the end of this November. The third and final phase requires a widened bridge over the French Broad River. It is scheduled for completion in November 2014.


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The complimentary breakfast was a real plus; so was the free WiFi. The price was quite reasonable. This is a gem."
The hotel is superb! Lication is perfect, walking dustance to all the main interestin points or to public trafic and trains. The staff was wanderfull! Always smiling and there was no problem for any thing I ask for. Very recomanded hotel!!"
Hotel facilities are great. The room was nice and spacious. It needs an update though as the bathroom felt very tired. I also cannot recommend any of the food there. It was just average. There are no nearby good restaurants either."
Loved my entries experience there. Really liked the decor and the breakfast. Wonderful hotel!!"
Our window was cracked matching the Al Capone or Maffia bullet riddled mirror decor. Otherwise great breakfast, friendly staff, parking was overpriced so we parked at another hotel. Room was clean and comfortable and the location was in the hart of the town."
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Especially great help from the desk staff in getting boarding passes--complicated ones--printed. The breakfast was superb."
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JetBlue Airways expects niggling maintenance costs to abate in the fourth quarter, but the expenses will still drive up the airline's full-year unit costs.
The carrier has been grappling with higher maintenance costs this year due to its ageing Embraer 190 fleet and maintenance for its General Electric CF34 engines. "Although maintenance expense has been a source of significant cost pressure this year, we expect to see year-over-year maintenance cost inflation slow in the fourth quarter," says the carrier's chief financial officer Mark Powers in an earnings call yesterday.
Cost per available seat mile (CASM), excluding fuel and profit sharing, rose 4.9% in the third quarter.
JetBlue expects fourth quarter CASM excluding fuel and profit sharing to vary by between negative 0.5% and positive 1.5%, but Powers was quick to point out that the airline enjoys a CASM tailwind this year due to flight cancellations in the fourth quarter of 2012 caused by Hurricane Sandy, which drove up unit costs then. Overall unit costs for this fourth quarter are expected to vary by between negative 1% and positive 1%.
For the full year of 2013, JetBlue forecasts that unit costs excluding fuel and profit sharing will grow by between 2.5% and 4.5%. Maintenance costs will contribute to about two-thirds of this increase, says Powers. Overall unit costs for the full year are likely to vary by between negative 1% and positive 4%
JetBlue announced yesterday it would defer deliveries of 24 Embraer 190s to 2020-2022, from 2014-2018. It also announced an order for 15 Airbus current generation A321s and 20 A321neos, and will convert 18 existing A320 delivery positions to the larger A321. Of the 18, eight current generation A320s will be switched to current generation A321s. The other 10 positions, for the A320neo, will be converted to A321neos.
The fleet restructuring reduces JetBlue's aircraft obligations by $200 million through 2016, says Powers. The new aircraft orders will increase JetBlue's capital expenditure by $1.8 billion, most of which will come on after 2018, he adds. That is when the A321neos begin delivery to JetBlue, as well as the deferred E-190s, explains Powers.


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Synonymous for "cock"
P.J. Hutch tərəfindən 30 Mart 2011
Roy Halladay.
Roy Halladay completed 56 games since the 2001 season, almost doubling the next guy (CC Sabathia) who has only 30. Roy Halladay is a Hoss.
Bdawk20 tərəfindən 22 Oktyabr 2010
A girl who possesses butch lesbianic attributes; A girl who looks like she played softball in high school
"Hey, did you see that girl over there who looks like she played softball in high school?"
"Damn. What a hoss."
"Damn. What a hoss."
chappietweeter tərəfindən 26 Aprel 2010
A noun, verb, or adjective about a place, person or thing. It can mean lazy, messy, ridiculous, boring, fat, slow, beastly, one who plays cheap by using their superior quality over the other. Basically anything you see wrong in something or someone
Damn, Shaquille O'neal is a hoss all he does is score under the hoop. (uses his sheer size to score)
That guy over there bench pressing 400 lbs isn't even fit, he just has hoss strength. (fatman strength)
The jersey shore is hossy. (a messy place to go)
That guy over there bench pressing 400 lbs isn't even fit, he just has hoss strength. (fatman strength)
The jersey shore is hossy. (a messy place to go)
jobstar tərəfindən 19 Oktyabr 2009
to move at high speed
that blokes hossing!
that bikes a fucking hosser!
that bikes a fucking hosser!
Josef S tərəfindən 10 İyul 2008
hopeless; because pele is filtered, words containing -peless turn into -ss.
Its a hoss venture to explain slowing time in a story using solid science
ZyklonB tərəfindən 15 Yanvar 2004
Some one who thinks there a boss but there really a faggot
Geoff Hall is a Hoss
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Where is the 1% sales tax for the Domed Stadium going? What is the City doing with this money? They are still collecting it.
With Missouri coming into the SEC we need to bring back Wrestling to the conference.
Then why is Alabama ranked next to last if the Civil rights curriculum helped so much?
Maybe Alabama should focus on teaching English, Math, and Science courses the way they teach Civil Rights history and just maybe we might get off the bottom of the education ranking.
He will need that salary to pay his sewer bill.
He is probably the last coach to wear a coat and tie on the sidelines.
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Food For Thought….
"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom, by legislating the wealthy out. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anyone anything that it does not first take from someone else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work, because the other half is going to take care of them and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work, because someone else is going to get what they work for. Then that my dear friend is the end of any nation.
~~~ The late Dr. Adrian Rogers ~~~
If everyone in America ran their household budget like Congress runs the US, we would be in a bigger mess than we are now. What is wrong with living within your means? I have to, why can't the government? Every time I want to buy something I save for it. I can't just tell my employer that I need more money because I want to spend more. The working American people are fed up with all of the wasteful government spending.
You need to be preaching to the criminals not the people performing their job to carry out justice.
That's the difference when you have competent people running a multi-billion dollar business.
"I wanted to make sure I could look the customer in the eye and say we're doing everything we can to be as efficient as possible," Young said...
I bet you won't hear him say I am reducing my salary to help the problem. I wish someone from the B'ham News would investigate the salaries of other sewer systems across the US and compare to Young's $1,040,000 a year.
should be "blind eye"
In case you missed it in the article, the principal is enforcing the "Cullman County school's dress code policy." It is not his policy. If you have an issue with the school policy I suggest you take it up with the governing body which would be the Cullman County School Board of Education. I am sure there is something in there about drugs also. I guess you would be complaining also if he turned a blind I to drugs. There are all kinds of rules we must follow, like them or not. Don't pay your taxes and see how that turns out for you.
Ravens coach "Jim Harbaugh" said last month at the NFL Scouting Combine he would "love" to have McClain signed.
Jim is coaching the 49'ers. John is coaching the Ravans.
"All of this is totally unnecessary," Tyson said. "It's back and forth, and we're caught in the middle. All we want to do is go to some classes, learn how to do some projects and do them in our neighborhoods."
Have you tried Google? You can save a lot of money that way. I know Birmingham has cut some libraries but find one that is open and check out a book. I am sure you can find the information a lot cheaper than that. You could hire someone to come to Birmingham and teach the stuff cheaper than $370K. This sounds like 168 people want a free trip to Alaska on the taxpayers dime.
This is a prime example of "Do as I say, not as I do."
Learn from the picture where to put the sign. It was in front of the terminal station, why? When people arrived in the city and walked outside the terminal station that sign was the first thing they saw. Now everyone either flies or drives. The train is not the most popular way to travel anymore. Put the sign up at the exit of the airport not at Fair Park. The sign will be viewed by more people if installed at the airport than Fair Park.
The body count along the 20/59 corridor through Birmingham is piling up.
Mr. Young get your own house in order by reducing you salary from $500 an hour to something a lot more reasonable. How can the bankrupt sewer system justify paying someone a million dollars a year?
You need to re-read the article. "The officer checked the license plate and found the car had been reported stolen. " The police were not chasing him because of the air compressor.