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Between AY 2000/01 and AY 20006/07, the median number of courses taught by full-time faculty increased, according to responses to the Department Survey. At the same time as reported course loads increased for permanent faculty, the percentage taught by adjuncts declined. There were declines in the percentage of courses taught at departments and programs at all types of schools except Master II Schools. Departments at Baccalaureate I schools had the smallest percentage of courses taught by supplementary faculty in 2001 and experienced the smallest increase (2.0 percent). Research I schools experienced the next smallest decline from about 22.7 percent of all courses to 16.7 percent of all courses. The largest declines in courses taught by supplementary faculty were at Research II and Doctoral II universities. Departments at Doctoral I universities and at Baccalaureate II schools had the highest percentage of courses taught by adjuncts in 2001, but like departments in other types of institutions of higher education, they experienced declines in the six years between surveys. The exception to this rule is the decline in the percentage of courses taught by adjunct faculty was in departments at Master's II universities.
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You have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on LCC's campus!
As part of the exciting transformation of the LCC Downtown Campus currently underway and including major renovations to both the Arts & Sciences and the Gannon Buildings, the College wishes to incorporate student ideas to further enhance the beauty of our campus while also highlighting the talent of LCC students. We especially encourage you to submit an original "concept design" for an art piece that, if selected, will be featured on our campus as rendered in a medium to be determined by the College (for example: as a sculpture, installation, painting, ceramic, drawing, silhouette, or multimedia piece).
Students whose conceptual designs are chosen for placement on campus will receive a $100 gift card and be named on a placard identifying the final work itself.
The College particularly seeks submissions of original "concept designs" from any and all of the following themes:
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- Signs and symbols related to mathematics, science or other fields of knowledge
- Implements used in writing, drawing or design
- Musical instruments, notation signs, performing artists
- Silhouettes of people and objects in interesting poses, placements or arrangements
- 3D geometric shapes in creative combinations, as abstractions or recognizable objects
- Art pieces that integrate or interplay with their settings in nature or buildings on campus
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- your name, college major, email and phone contact information
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- a brief written description including your vision of how the work might be created (medium), displayed and/or installed.
Please note that the final medium, size, material, finish, and placement of selected works will be determined by the College.
"Concept designs" must be submitted by May 30, 2013 to the Office of the President at email@example.com. For further information or questions, please contact Lori Murphy at the same email address or (517) 483-1851.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- A group of U.S. government workers called the Digital Outreach Team is countering extremist propaganda on sites like Twitter and Facebook.
The team posts tweets, updates on Facebook and video to YouTube in Arabic, Punjabi, Somali and Urdu. The 50-member team is comprised of Americans and foreign nationals who are native speakers of the four languages. The unit had more than 7,000 what they term "engagements" -- postings, updates or uploads.
The top official on the team, Alberto Fernandez, says the goal of the team is to contest space that had previously been ceded to extremists. Fernandez says that in years past groups like al-Qaida could monopolize online discussions, but that the U.S. Digital Outreach Team is now in the online space to rebut false claims.
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We are very proud to announce the fourth generation of Reuxables, built for WPF + Silverlight 4.0 and supporting implicit styling across both technologies. Along with Generation 4, we are introducing new themes, new product types, and subscription options all tailored – from purchasing to usage – for a better themeing experience for you.
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For 37 years, no one could tell Lori Williamson why she would often get short of breath and nearly pass out from doing the simplest tasks. "I knew something was wrong and my doctors said it was stress," she said.
Her symptoms worsened in the fall of 2007 to the point that she couldn't walk up six steps without getting completely winded. "I thought, 'This is not right. This is not just stress,'" Williamson said.
She turned to a physician at the Sanford Women's Health Plaza for another opinion, who directed her to see Cardiologist Maria Stys, MD, for more testing at the Sanford Cardiovascular Institute.
Sanford Women's Health Plaza provides care specifically for women of all ages in all stages of their lives. Generous donors to Sanford Women's Center of Excellence support programs, equipment purchases and staff education to make it possible for women to receive a variety of services to meet each of their unique needs, such as annual screenings, physical therapy, health behavior coaching and specialized medical care.
This individualized care saved Williamson's life when Dr. Stys found a hole in her heart, or an atrial septal defect. Nine days later, Williamson had open heart surgery.
"I'm glad it was here and an option for me," she said.
That wasn't the only time Williamson utilized services at the Plaza. In the five years following her surgery she gained weight because she was scared to perform any strenuous activities. So Williamson returned to the Sanford Women's Health Plaza in the fall of 2012 for more help. She met with a personal fitness coach, participated in exercise classes and took direction from a nutritionist who collaborated with her on a new diet plan.
"I'm finally now seeing changes," she said. "It's slow, but it's happening."
Williamson said she feels comfortable with the services at the Mutch Women's Center. "This is an amazing place," she said. "Everyone is so nice. They greet me with a smile at the front desk and they call me by name." Williamson said she's lost weight, maintains a healthy heart and feels better than ever.
To learn more about Sanford Women's Health Plaza and Sanford Women's Center of Excellence or to make a gift, visit foundation.sanfordhealth.org or call the Sanford Health Foundation at (605) 328-5700.
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Magnifier enlarges different parts of the screen and is part of the Ease of Access Center. To open it quickly, click Start, and then type Magnifier.
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If you want to have Magnifier at your fingertips, you can pin it to the taskbar. To learn more about pinning, see Pin a program to the taskbar.
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Full-screen mode. In full-screen mode, your entire screen is magnified. Depending on the size of your screen and the zoom level you choose, you might not be able to see all of the screen at the same time.
Lens mode. In lens mode, the area around the mouse pointer is magnified. When you move the mouse pointer, the area of the screen that's magnified moves along with it.
Docked mode. In docked mode, only a portion of the screen is magnified, leaving the rest of your desktop unchanged. You can then control which area of the screen is magnified.
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California State University, Long Beach University Police, obtains its powers to arrest from the California Penal Code and the California Education Code.
The on-campus emergency phone number is 9-1-1. The non-emergency phone number is (562) 985-4101. Any problems concerning behavior of members of the campus community, thefts, vandalism, fire, and all related matters should immediately be brought to the attention of the University Police.
Whenever students or employees become victims of a crime while on the campus of CSULB, or whenever they have witnessed a crime or feel that there is a possibility that a crime is about to occur, they should notify University Police as soon as possible. There are numerous emergency phones located throughout the campus and parking lots, which are direct lines to the University Police dispatcher. Contact University Police by simply locating the nearest emergency phone or by using the emergency phone that is located in all elevators. Individuals may also contact the mobile police units that patrol the campus on a 24-hour schedule. Parking enforcement officers also patrol the parking lots and have direct radio contact with the police dispatcher and the mobile police units. The University Police is located at the far east end of campus, between parking lot "11" and parking lot "9" on Palo Verde Avenue. The Department is open 24 hours a day to respond to any call for service or to any emergency.
Custodians are responsible for unlocking all outside doors and classrooms which do not contain equipment (audiovisual, computers, etc.) at 7:00 am. University Police personnel are responsible for opening buildings on weekends and holidays. Persons requesting a door opened must have proper authorization. Questions of interpretation and special access matters should be directed to University Police.
Personnel who require regular access to specific buildings and rooms may request keys. Requests must be approved by the appropriate department and, for some facilities, by the appropriate administrator. Individuals granted special access to rooms and buildings must assume personal responsibility for facilities and equipment during the time they are using these facilities and equipment and must ensure that the door is locked at the conclusion of work.
University Police will ensure that all buildings are secured every night. An individual desiring to remain in a building after normal closing hours is required to notify University Police.
A faculty or staff member who does not have a key but who requires access to a particular building or room after normal instructional or working hours must present proper identification to University Police before being given access to the building. Graduate Assistants and other students who require entrance to a building during other than normal hours must have proper identification and prior approval in writing from the appropriate administrator. This authorization must be on file with University Police.
Anyone who has difficulty in gaining authorized access to an area or who needs assistance in securing a building or room should contact University Police.
California State University Police Officers are sworn Law Enforcement Officers under California Penal Code, Section 830.2, and in compliance with State Statute meet the peace officer standards and training requirements mandatory for all California law enforcement officers. In addition, California State University Police Officers undergo training specially designed to meet the needs and problems of a contemporary university community.
The primary responsibility of the University Police is the preservation of the public peace and the protection of life and property against all unlawful acts. The department will take all possible measures to prevent crime and accidents, investigate thoroughly all suspicious and criminal activity, and apprehend offenders quickly in all cases where crimes are committed.
University Police actively invites fraternities and sororities, as well as sports groups and clubs on campus, to participate in the "Acquaintance/Date Rape" lectures. These classes are scheduled flexibly at no charge to meet the group's needs. The University Police also conducts new employee, new student, and special groups orientations. Officers routinely address residence hall students on a variety of topics, such as drug and alcohol abuse, and the problem of sexual assaults.
University Police offers an evening escort service for all students and employees. They are picked up and escorted to their vehicles or to the residence halls.
University Police provides employees with information about California law and how to avoid being a victim. Advice is also provided about securing valuables and protecting vehicles.
University Police reports statistics on major crimes monthly to the Office of the President, to the Chancellor's Office, and to the Department of Justice.
Information concerning CSULB policies, procedures, and facilities for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus may be obtained from University Police, (562) 985-4101.
Information concerning the CSULB annual crime statistics reports may be obtained online at the University Police website http://daf.csulb.edu/offices/ppfm/police or by contacting University Police directly at (562) 985-4101.
Any person who brings or possesses a firearm on the grounds of the University, without the prior written permission of the Chief of University Police, or as otherwise provided by law, is in violation of State law (California Penal Code, Section 626.9), and University Regulations, and is punishable by imprisonment. Any person who brings or possesses a device that expels a metallic projectile, such as a B-B or pellet, through the force of air pressure, CO2 pressure, or spring action, or a spot-marker gun, on the grounds of the University, without the permission of the University Police, is in violation of University Regulations; such action may result in University or legal sanctions.
The University Police Department has a close working relationship with the City of Long Beach Police Department. The meetings are on a monthly basis and discuss areas of possible problems. Reports are exchanged with LBPD, LASO, and other police departments.
Alcoholic beverages generally may not be consumed on campus except at sponsored events and with specific approval of the Director of Student Life and Development.
Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed on University premises that have been licensed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or on other University premises at "approved group sponsored events." Sponsors of such events must obtain prior written approval from the office of Student Life and Development. Approval normally will be limited to events in such areas as the University Student Union, the Soroptimist House, or the Chart Room.
The solicitation, sale, use or knowing possession of dangerous drugs, restricted dangerous drugs, or narcotics, as those terms are used in California statutes, is prohibited on campus property. Excepted are drugs which are lawfully prescribed or lawfully permitted for the purpose of bona fide research, instruction or analysis.
CSULB is dedicated to the elimination of the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse. The CSULB Student Health Services offers substance-abuse consultation programs for students, faculty and staff who may need assistance in overcoming the personal problems associated with alcohol or drug abuse. These programs include a Student Assistance Program for students, an Employee Assistance Program for faculty and staff, and an Athletic Assistance Program for student athletes (offered as a separate program due to NCAA requirements). All contacts with the Health Center and its personnel are confidential.
More detailed descriptions of campus regulations concerning alcohol and drugs may be found in the current editions of the CSULB Catalog, the CSULB Schedule of Classes, Regulations for Campus Activities, Organizations, and the University Community, and the Faculty, Staff and Student Handbooks.


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Date: 12/15/2012
Take a step back in time and experience the Christmas season as it was celebrated by Civil War soldiers and their families. Join us at Circle Pines City Hall, near the Centennial Library in Circle Pines, on Saturday, December 15th from 10:30 – 1:30, for Civil War Christmas.
"These days it's easy to take what we have for granted," said Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. "It's important to put it in perspective by seeing how families overcame insurmountable odds and still found reason to give thanks for the things they did have."
Learn about historical traditions of the season--from decorating a tree the way it may have been in the 1860s, to discussing gifts and favorite holiday foods. This hands-on approach to the history of the Civil War and Christmas traditions features family friendly learning stations, activities, and the chance to interact with costumed interpreters from the Second Minnesota Battery as they share stories and talk about life in the 1860s.
"The Civil War was a difficult time for many families on the Minnesota frontier," said Library Board President Bob Thistle. "Learn how they still celebrated for the holidays, both in the camp and on the home front."
Circle Pines City Hall is located at 200 Civic Heights Circle in Circle Pines. This program is free and open to the public, but seating may be limited. The program is presented by the Anoka County Historical Society, sponsored by the Anoka County Library, and funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Selling Out Black College Football to Make a Buck
I cringed as the scores came in over the weekend. Ohio State 76, Florida A&M 0. Florida State 54, Bethune-Cookman 6. Miami 77, Savannah State 7. Our HBCUs have traded their proud, rich football heritage for money. And I don't think it's worth it.
There's only one reason our HBCUs schedule games against schools whose head coaches make more than their entire athletic budgets: they earn a big payday, even if that means being publicly humiliated.
The irony is that the Southeastern Conference wouldn't continue to have a lock on national football championships were it not for their Black players. And it wasn't all that long ago that Blacks were as unwelcomed in the SEC as they were at KKK rallies. But when the University of Southern California's Sam Cunningham ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries in 1970 as USC routed Alabama 42-21 in Birmingham, the conference got the message that they couldn't win without Black talent.
Until then, if Black athletes wanted to play in the South, they had to attend HBCUs. It was never a question of talent. More than 1,200 players from Black colleges have played in the National Footall League, including 150 who have made it to the Super Bowl. NFL stars from HBCUs include: Jerry Rice (Mississippi Valley), Michael Strahan (Texas Southern), Walter Payton (Jackson State), Art Snell (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Richard Dent (Tennessee State), Bob Hayes and Willie Galimore (Florida A&M), Donald Driver and Steve McNair (Alcorn State), Deacon Jones and Harry Carson (South Carolina State), John Stallworth (Alabama A&M), Mel Blount (Southern), Larry Little (Bethune-Cookman), Rayfield Wright (Fort Valley State), and L.C. Greenwood (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff).
Grambling's Paul "Tank" Younger went to the L.A. Rams and became the first HBCU player to make it in the NFL. Grambling has four players in the NFL Hall of Fame: Willie Davis, Junious "Buck" Buchanan, Willie Brown and Charlie Joiner. Eddie Robinson coached Jim Harris, the first Black quarterback to start in the NFL and be named MVP of the Pro Bowl, and Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start in, win and become MVP of a Super Bowl.
Football has always been a part of my life. I played quarterback at Druid High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was quarterback and co-captain of my football team at Knoxville College in Tenn., landed my first job in journalism at Sports Illustrated and wrote my first book about Jake Gaither, the legendary football coach at Florida A&M who won 85 percent of his games over 25 years and never had a losing season.
I still love the game and have deep respect for Gaither, Robinson and John Merritt at Tennessee State, the giants of a bygone era.
Gaither said that because of segregation, the only way he was able to prove the quality of his players was when they turned pro. That was true until Nov. 29, 1969 when Florida A&M played Tampa University in the first game in the Deep South between a Black college and a predominantly White university. FAMU, the underdog, won 34-28.
Unfortunately, most of our Black youth don't know about the glory days of Black college football. I tried to help fill the gap in 1977 when I wrote, Jake Gaither: America's Most Famous Black Coach. Recently, Vern Smith, a screenwriter and former Atlanta bureau chief for Newsweek, wrote a screenplay based on my book. We're in the process of shopping the script, hoping to present the real story about Black college football.
The best known movie about Black college football is "White Tiger," a made-for-TV movie starring Bruce Jenner as the first White quarterback at previously all-Black Grambling College, now Grambling State University. In the movie, Harry Belafonte plays the role of Coach Eddie Robinson. The fact that a White actor was the star in a movie about Black college football is proof that Hollywood was never serious about telling our story.
According to the Census Bureau, 53 percent of the Black population is under the age of 35. That means that more than half of African Americans were born after 1978. They don't know anything about Jake Gaither, Eddie Robinson or John Merritt. All they see are the lopsided scores on Saturdays. Vern Smith and I hope to get our movie made if for no other reason than to let them know that it wasn't always this way.
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.)
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(CNN) - Excerpts of President Barack Obama's Tuesday evening State of the Union address show he will address the economy and say his proposals will not "increase our deficit by a single dime."
"It is our generation's task, then, to reignite the true engine of America's economic growth - a rising, thriving middle class.
It is our unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country - the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or who you love.
WATCH | State of the Union on 11Alive tonight at 9
It is our unfinished task to make sure that this government works on behalf of the many, and not just the few; that it encourages free enterprise, rewards individual initiative, and opens the doors of opportunity to every child across this great nation of ours."
"A growing economy that creates good, middle-class jobs - that must be the North Star that guides our efforts. Every day, we should ask ourselves three questions as a nation: How do we attract more jobs to our shores? How do we equip our people with the skills needed to do those jobs? And how do we make sure that hard work leads to a decent living?"
"Tonight, I'll lay out additional proposals that are fully paid for and fully consistent with the budget framework both parties agreed to just 18 months ago. Let me repeat - nothing I'm proposing tonight should increase our deficit by a single dime. It's not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth."


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Oklahoma!Written by on September 15, 2003 Where the Rods Come Rushin' 'Cross the Plains
Say the words "season opener" to many folks in the midsection of the country, and you're likely to get a rifle pointed in your face. In these parts, the phrase is generally reserved for the opening of fishing or hunting seasons, times which are observed with religious fervor by thousands of flannel- and camouflage-clad sportsmen. You got a set of hip-waders in the closet? We thought so!
This year, however, the term took on new meaning in Oklahoma City, as a herd of hot rods rolled 'cross the plains to attend the 20th Annual Southwest Street Rod Nationals, the '03 season opener for the National Street Rod Association. With nearly 2,000 rods on hand for the weekend of April 11-13, the scene was hard to miss. Finding cool cars at the Oklahoma State Fair Park was, quite literally, as easy as shooting ducks in a barrel.
We could blab on and on about the dozens of vendors, the swap meet, the NSRA Safety Team (which inspected a record 281 vehicles), or the excellent weather (sunny and 75 all weekend), but we know that it's the cars you want to see and read about. So let's get on with it and show off some of the spoils of our (photo) shooting expedition. Enjoy!
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Rod builder Gary Hatfield came up with a winning style for his chopped and slightly channeled '34 Ford coupe by combining elements of early circle track racers and salt flat cars. We love the look, from the rag-wrapped Halibrands and lakes-style cutouts, to the traditional tan interior and detailed dual-quad small-block.It's a pickup, it's bright orange, and this trick '40 Chevy will knock your socks off. Texan Jim Wyninegar is the proud owner of the slicked and slammed Chevy, which sports 17-inch Americans, a Mustang II IFS, tan gut, and 350/700-R4 power.Dig art deco? Then you'll love Jeff Rowray's Deco Rides '39 Lincoln out of Norman, OK. The pearl white beauty looks fast just standing still and sports every amenity befitting a luxury car--Vintage Air, Panasonic tunes, tan leather upholstery, air ride, and a TPI-fed Chevy V-8.Even seasoned veterans have a hard time identifying Joe and Sam Parker's bright-yellow Ford. Believe it or not, the car began life as a '31 Victoria "Leatherback." Joe put it on a '32 frame, added a '32 grille and fenders, scratch-built the rusted lower body, made the doors open suicide-style, and covered the top with cloth. Whew!You don't see many tail-draggers at NSRA events, which is why we thought it appropriate to snag a shot of Sonny Casey's purple '46 Ford. Besides the chopped top, Olds grille, and frenched headlights, the coupe wears a Continental kit, Cadillac taillights, white tuck 'n' roll, and a three-deuce small-block Chevy.Joel Burkhart's Deuce roadster is a true survivor. Built in 1959 and stored from 1964-1998, it's like a hot rodding time capsule filled with all the goodies--322 Nailhead, '48 Ford three-speed, Columbia two-speed rearend, genuine black lacquer, red vinyl, and a dash full of Stewart-Warners.Carl Glitzke's Zipper-bodied T just looks like a ton of fun, and he assures us it's a blast to drive. With a RamJet 350, four-wheel discs, and a polished independent rearend, the little roadster has to be perfect for assaulting the twisty mountain roads near Carl's Manitou Springs, CO, home.
Mac and Shelley Bernd's Deuce coupe was looking great in the ROD & CUSTOM Pro's Pick area on Sunday. First-rate fabricator Craig Naff is responsible for the Outlaw body's many mods, while the stretched and pinched frame supports a TPI-fed ZZ3 and rolls on 16- and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels.You may be wondering why this five-window Model A is called the "Kaos Special." It probably has something to do with the fact that owner Carl Cruse and co-pilot Josh Shaw drove it all the way from Cincinnati without a windshield!One look at Jim Bivins' '33 Dodge and you'll be asking why more rodders don't build Mopars. This stock-bodied coupe looks sharp and cruises easy with a 340 V-8, 727 auto, and Fatman IFS.Robby Hood has just about the most perfect '27 pickup we've ever seen. Built on American Stamping '32 rails, the highboy runs a two-pot Flathead backed by an '86 Ford truck four-speed. Henry's favorite color covers the T body, '32 grille shell, and Model A pickup bed.


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Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - Maicon Santos scored twice in the final
seven minutes of play to help give the Chicago Fire their first win of the
season with a 3-1 defeat of Red Bull New York at Toyota Park on Sunday.
Jamison Olave had given the Red Bulls the lead in the 17th minute, but the
Fire answered just before halftime with Daniel Paladini equalizing.
The two sides traded scoring opportunities in the second period, but it was
the home side that emerged victorious as Santos struck late to produce his
first goals in the red kit of Chicago.
The result sees Chicago (1-3-1) improve to four points to go level with D.C.
United and the New England Revolution. The Fire remain bottom of the Eastern
Conference through goal differential.
New York (1-3-2) remains in search of its first road win of the season. The
Red Bulls sit level with Toronto FC on five points.
The Sports Network


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We consider collaborative systems where users make contributions across multiple available projects and are rewarded for their contributions in individual projects according to a local sharing of the value produced. This serves as a model of online social computing systems such as online Q&A forums and of credit sharing in scientific co-authorship settings. We show that the maximum feasible produced value can be well approximated by simple local sharing rules where users are approximately rewarded in proportion to their marginal contributions and that this holds even under incomplete information about the player's abili- ties and effort constraints. For natural instances we show almost 95{\%} optimality at equilibrium. When players incur a cost for their effort, we identify a threshold phenomenon: the efficiency is a constant fraction of the optimal when the cost is strictly convex and decreases with the number of players if the cost is linear.}, author = {Yoram Bachrach and Vasilis Syrgkanis and Milan Vojnovic}, booktitle = {WINE}, title = {Incentives and Efficiency in Uncertain Collaborative Environments}, url = {http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=215600}, year = {2013}, }


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Design By: Maggie Weldon
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Small: 9" tall
Medium: 14" tall
Large: 18" tall
Materials: Yarn Needle, Fiberfill, Hot or Craft Glue, & Worsted Weight Yarn.
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 7 sc and 6 rows = 2"
Fancy Felines Crochet Pattern
Kitties are a popular pet for many people, and often adored by children. These fancy felines are so cute and adorable; you will have to stop yourself from making too many. These cats are perfect to sit on a hearth or to greet visitors by your front door when you stuff the bottom with a weight to make it sturdy. Fancy Felines pattern includes instructions for the three cat sizes; 9 inches tall, 14 inches tall and 18 inches tall. These fun felines makes a great crochet toy for kids, or used as a home decor item. The choice is up to you, or you can make more than one and not have to choose. Be sure to make another set of Fancy Felines for a friend and give them as a homemade crochet gift.
Fancy Felines is an easy crochet pattern designed by Maggie Weldon for all those cat lovers out there. These fun kitties look perfect in pastel colors, but there are no limits when it comes to choosing the color for your felines. Whether you like bright colored yarn, or one with texture, these cute cats are perfect for your home. Pull out a worsted weight yarn of you choice and get to crocheting. You will have a hard time putting this project down once it is started. If you need a housewarming gift, make the medium or large size with weights at the bottom so the home owner has a new door stop made with love from you.
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In the last couple of days, Zimbra Support is getting reports that certain *.xls attachments are causing false positives.
In the /var/log/zimbra.log, sites are seeing the following:
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Zimbra has submitted headers from a couple of false positives.
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Updated: January 2016
|Concrete Curb Cost
Non-discounted retail pricing for: 4+ inch thick, reinforced 3500 PSI concrete. Broom finish. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery.
|27 linear feet
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Labor estimate to install concrete curb. Layout finished height and slope. Lightly grade and compact soil. Set forms and reinforcing. Pour and finish concrete. Excavation not included. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup.
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Things to see and do - Vila do Conde
Leaving for Madeira
Vila do Conde :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Vila do Conde Travel guide
Vila do Conde : Michelin's recommendations
Situated at the mouth of the river Ave, Villa do Condo, the birthplace of the poet Régio, is a seaside town, an active port and an industrial centre . As the saying goes "here, where there are nets, there is lace" and Vila do Condo is equally renowned for its bobbin-lace and its festivals. The festival of Saint John is an occasion for spectacular processions including that of the mordormas, who put on magnificent jewellery, and that of the rendilheras (lacemakers) who dress in regional attire.
Tourist attractions Vila do Conde : Things to see and do
Convent of Santa Clara
L.go Don Alfonso Fonsaïs P - 4480 Vila do Conde
Convento de Santa Clara's monumental bulk rises up above the Ave. Behind the 18C façade the convent buildings date from the 14C. The church is of the fortress type and was founded in 1318. It has retained its Gothic style and inside are the Renaissan..
Rúa 5 de Outubro P - 4480 Vila do Conde
Opposite the parish church, this pillory is in the Renaissance style but remodelled in the 18C. It has an arm of justice brandishing a sword.
Parish Church
P - 4480 Vila do Conde
This fortified Manueline style church was built in the 16C by some French artists from Biscay. The tower on the left of the facade dates from the end of the 17C and the interior has several altars and a throne chair in gilded wood from the 17C and 18..
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Royals Game Preview: September 22
Kansas City hosts Cleveland tonight on Fan Appreciation Night at 6:10. The first 20,000 fans will receive a fleece blanket courtesy of Sprint and the Royals. Make sure to listen to the p.a. announcements all night as you could take home an additional prize! And it's Shirts Off Their Backs Night – you could take home a jersey that is handed over directly from a Royals player or coach! Just look for the volunteers that are selling scratch-off tickets for the event – proceeds go to Variety – The Children's Charity of Greater Kansas City.
Tonight's game will not be televised locally. You can tune into the Royals Radio Network.
Let's take a look at the lineups:
Cleveland: Choo – RF, Cabrera – SS, Santana – C, Brantley – CF, Canzler – 1B, LaPorta – DH, Chisenhall – 3B, Neal – LF, Phelps – 2B, Jimenez – RHP
Kansas City: Dyson – CF, Escobar – SS, Gordon – LF, Butler – DH, Moustakas – 3B, Francoeur – RF, Hosmer – 1B, Pena – C, Falu – 2B, Smith – LHP
Royals Notes (PDF file): Game_151_vs._Cleveland
Royals Trivia Fact: With tonight being Shirts Off Their Backs Night, we take a look at Royals uniform history. Ned Yost wears number 3 in honor of his late friend, Dale Earnhardt. The number was worn by 19 players and three coaches before Yost. The first player to don 3 with KC was the great Harmon Killebrew in 1975. Killebrew's number 3 was retired by the Twins while he was playing with the Royals!


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May 24, 2016
Valdosta, GA - This game meant everything last season. It was their final game of the year and a trip to the playoffs was at stake. Valdosta State can't let those North Alabama demons of the past haunt them this Saturday on the road.
"Their backs aren't against the wall like ours is," Head Coach David Dean said. "But there's still a lot on the line."
The Blazers lost in the last minute to North Alabama last season, ending their playoff dreams. But with one conference loss already this year, the Blazers can't let the Lions get another step ahead of them.
"It's gonna be tough and we know that already," said Gerald Ford, a junior wide receiver. "But we're prepared to battle all night long, as long as it takes for us to get a win."
"They're real athletic. They got athletes all across the board," said Matt Pierce, a senior cornerback. " We just gotta compete with 'em every play and we just gotta contain 'em."
VSU's defense contained West Georgia last week to seven points. West Georgia is second to the Blazers in total offense in the conference.
"They shut us down everyday, so there's nothing new for us seeing it," Ford said. "It's just great to see us put all the pieces together and for it to work out."
"We just gotta play like the last couple of weeks," Pierce said. "Do your job, discipline and play assignment football."
"I think we played a complete football game for the first time all year," Dean said referring to the West Georgia game. "As we continue with the North Alabama game, if we should win that than the next three should be exactly the same. They're all must wins from here on out."
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Lincoln, NE (Sports Network) - Ryan Evans registered his fourth double-double
of the season with 10 points and 15 rebounds to help the Wisconsin Badgers
defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 47-41, in a Big Ten Conference bout at the
Devaney Center.
Jared Berggren netted a team-high 13 points for Wisconsin (11-4, 2-0 Big Ten)
as it picked up its fifth win in a row. Mike Bruesewitz also made an impact by
pulling down 10 rebounds.
Nebraska (9-6, 0-2) lost despite Ray Gallegos and Dylan Talley scoring 12
points each. Brandon Ubel added 10 points to go along with eight boards for
the Cornhuskers, who have lost two straight.
The Cornhuskers knocked down 40.9 percent of their field goal attempts in the
first period while they limited Wisconsin to 25.8 percent shooting, but the
game went into halftime tied at 19.
The Badgers got it going after they break as they converted 12-of-22 second-
half shots to create some distance on the scoreboard. Nebraska able to stay
within striking distance as Wisconsin went just 2-of-10 at the free throw line
over the finally 20 minutes. The hosts strong inside play made the difference,
as the Badgers outscored Nebraska, 18-4, in the paint in the final 20 minutes.
Wisconsin held a narrow 38-35 edge in the rebounding battle to help overcome
its 10 missed free throws.
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X Factor future of Tulisa uncertain as sex tape shame star, admits: "I know nothing"
17:18 30 April 2012
X Factor star Tulisa Contostavlos is sure she and Dannii Minogue will be friends, if the Aussie star returns to the talent show.
But the 23-year-old admitted she is uncertain if she will definitely return.
Minogue is in talks for a return to the ITV1 programme, after former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland walked out after a single series.
Tulisa told ITV1's Daybreak today: "I used to watch X Factor before I got on the panel, so I always thought Dannii was great and I enjoyed watching her, so I'm sure we'd get along really well."
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Letters: North County, Feb. 26, 2013
Gun control and drones
William Lyons, on Feb. 15 ("Drone control?"), asks gun control people how we feel about President Obama's drone program.
I believe in gun control and I oppose the drone program. ...
In true fact, I oppose any warfare except against an invading violent army.
I honor our young people, whose love of country leads them to volunteer their lives to protect our nation. I do not honor the armchair war lovers who, in their desperation to achieve manhood, lie us into conflicts with tiny nations, sending those same young patriots into bodily harm.
I support Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense and, like him, I am not afraid of either Iran or North Korea or any other nation in the whole world.
War is so over.
Dolores Welty
God, religion and atheists
I'd like to add a new perspective regarding God (our creator), religions and atheism.
The creator is all-encompassing and all religions are strictly a human thing. You can be "secular" and still believe in a creator. Atheism is just another form of religion. A belief is just what it is, a belief. When atheists can explain how the universe came to be, and what existed before, and replicate any life form from inorganic material, then atheism will have legitimacy. ...
The courts shouldn't be used to bully one's beliefs on anyone else.
Rich Hughes
The sad state of the union
The latest state of the union address showed once again the hollowness of President Obama's rhetoric and the continued deception of the American people that characterizes his agenda.
His themes: jobs and growth, the economy, universal early education, raising the minimum wage, repairing the global climate and hard work gets rewarded.
The reality is far different. History shows that raising the minimum wage results in higher unemployment — small businesses cannot afford to pay more and hire more. ... Universal early education has already cost the nation billions and the statistical results are nearly nonexistent. Fixing the nation's infrastructure was supposed to be paid for by the stimulus money. What happened to the billions earmarked for infrastructure? Oh, that's right, it went to saving union jobs and the green energy scam.
Rewarding hard work is the last thing on Obama's mind. He is more concerned about increasing taxes to punish the productive workers and transfer their wealth to those whose hands are outstretched for more government freebies. By stating none of his proposals will cost a dime, Obama is again misleading the American people. ...
Josef Horowitz
A literal interpretation of the Second Amendment
Craig Vansant ("Words have meanings," Feb. 15) wants to use literal interpretations from the 18th century to justify the right of unlimited gun ownership.
So, let's take his own words to their logical conclusion. First, as he states, the right to bear arms is endowed upon males between 18 and 45. That means that no one under the age of 18, or over the age of 45, has the right to bear arms. It also means that no women can own a gun. Second, let's use his same literal logic with the meaning of 18th century words, and interpret the meaning of "arms." In the 18th century, the only "arms" available were single-shot, manually-loaded pistols or blunderbusses, and, of course, canons. So that appears to be what the Second Amendment was referring to.
The conclusion of his argument is that the Second Amendment confers the right to bear single-shot, manually-loaded pistols or blunderbusses or single-shot rifles on males between the age of 18 and 45. I'd go along with that, and even throw in the canons.


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Well, if you have the programs mentioned I'm guessing it is an easier job than handpainting it. Can't give you a price though
hi all!
a friend of mine is writing a rpg world (D&D like), and ask me for prices.
he want a world map, "realistic style" (dont know if thats the name of this style, but its like this: http://magbhitu.deviantart.com/art/B...+rpg+map&qo=80)
he is just "looking the market", so im just asking for prices. (the book he is writing is going for sale here in brazil, eventually).
Well, if you have the programs mentioned I'm guessing it is an easier job than handpainting it. Can't give you a price though
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The link mentions that the artist for that map used 3ds max, world machine, and photoshop. If you are proficient with the first 2 programs, the 3d ones, then you could do this fairly quick. If not, then it will take months to learn. As for pricing, estimate how much time you think it will take you, then double that time. Then multiply that time by how much you want to charge per hour to do it.
If the radiance of a thousand suns was to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One...I am become Death, the Shatterer of worlds.
-J. Robert Oppenheimer (father of the atom bomb) alluding to The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11, Verse 32)
My Maps ~ My Brushes ~ My Tutorials ~ My Challenge Maps
I might be misreading the OP but I think it's asking how much one can expect to pay for such a map, rather than be paid for making it?
well.. it really depends on the map maker's skill and experience. If he want's something that looks EXACTLY like that but with different geography is going to require more experience than something in a similar "style". Likewise, someone with more skill and how is in demand can charge higher prices. Assuming you are asking what YOU should charge, thats up to how long it would take you to do the work and how much you feel your time is worth. Of course, some people who have little commission work might also charge cheaper to get their portfolio build up... So really, there IS no standard pay.
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there are unfortunately many factors as jfrazierjr says. The more popular the artist the higher a price he can charge, also depending on where one lives in the world the hourly rate might differ a lot. Then you have people who doesn't have much to do and thus might lower their usual prices, or people just starting out and willing to take any job for any price. Of course, quality has an effect here as well. So I guess putting the job out there might be the only real way to know
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In my limited experience it seems almost better if you can give an idea of what your budget for the work is. Artists are, as far as I can tell, pretty terrible at getting paid what they are worth...as evidenced by how much more valuable they become once they are dead and someone else takes over pricing their work. However, if you had say 10 bucks to give for something that will determine what you are going to get in most cases. The experienced artists will not likely want to bother with a 10 dollar commission unless it's something that they feel strongly about or have idle time and cabin fever. Sometimes a person is just in a great mood and will do such things but chances are you will get someone who is up and coming.
If you did get an established artist to do it for 10 dollars you will likely get a 10 dollar map. In other words, if he or she usually gets 20 bucks an hour you should expect a 30 minute map.
On the other hand if say you had hundreds of dollars for the budget you might find out just how detailed your artist can get.
Once again, you have to remember it's art and art prices are all over the place. Are there exceptions? You bet. Post your budget and see how much response you get.
Personally, I can't help it, if you want me to do something I can barely stand I want more money for it. If it's something I'm totally into I will stay up all night for peanuts (I am trying to get over this though).
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When its over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best that you were capable of? If so, the score does not matter. But if you find that you did your best you were capable of, you will find it to your liking. -John Wooden
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ONEIDA TOWNSHIP - A man is hospitalized following an accident that closed down M-43 in Eaton County Tuesday morning. The collision happened at around 7:30AM at the intersection of M-43 (Grand Ledge Highway) and Oneida Road, just west of Grand Ledge. A west-facing van was turning south onto Oneida Road, when it was struck from behind by another van. The man driving the van which crashed from behind had to be extricated by the Grand Ledge Fire Department. He was rushed to Sparrow hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the lead van was not hurt. M-43 was closed at Oneida Road for at least 2 hours. Eaton County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate.
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Potomac, MD (Sports Network) - Jason Gore, who has just one top-10 finish all
season, fired a 7-under 63 on Thursday to grab the lead with round one of the
Neediest Kids Championship suspended by darkness.
Gore, the Web.com Tour's all-time leader in wins, carded his lowest round of
the year by two strokes, and broke 70 for the first time in seven rounds. In
fact, it was his lowest score on tour since he fired a 59 in 2005.
Josh Persons, one of the three players that didn't finish his first round,
stood at minus-5 through 17 holes. He shares second place with Will Wilcox,
Michael Connell and Alistair Presnell, who all shot 65.
The three players that didn't finish their first round will return the TPC
Potomac at Avenel Farm at 8 a.m. ET to complete their rounds. The second round
will start as scheduled at 7:05 a.m.
Gore birdied the first, but gave that shot back with a bogey on No. 4. After a
pair of pars, Gore caught fire.
The 38-year-old poured in three straight birdies from the seventh. His run of
birdies stopped when he bogeyed the par-5 10th.
Gore bounced back from that bogey with birdies on 12 and 13 to get to minus-4.
Down the stretch, Gore flew into the lead.
At the par-4 16th, Gore rolled in a birdie effort. He followed with birdies at
17 and 18 to post 63.
"I really didn't hit it that great, but somehow got it around," Gore admitted.
"I just made everything I looked at, which is nice because I've been hitting a
bunch of lips the last few weeks. You can't have expectations in putting. You
go up there and try to read it as well as you can and try to hit your line.
It's a funny game."
Persons, a Monday qualifier, carded three birdies on the front nine. Around
the turn, he birdied the 11th and 17th before play was halted for the night.
Wilcox traded a birdie for a bogey from the third. He converted a birdie
chance on No. 7 to make the turn at minus-1. On the back nine, he picked up
four more birdies, including back-to-back ones to close his round.
Connell had one birdie and eight pars on his front nine. He moved into a share
of second place with four birdies in his final nine holes.
Presnell played the back nine first and opened with a birdie on the 10th. He
converted three consecutive birdie chances from the 13th to get to 4-under.
Presnell birdied the 18th and second to move into the lead at 6-under.
After five straight pars, the Australian stumbled to a bogey at the eighth to
drop back to minus-5.
NOTES: Lift, clean and place rules were in effect for the first round...John
Kimbell (76) and Derek Fathauer (78) both withdrew after the round.
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Latin America and Its PeopleAuthor:
Wasserman, Mark, Martin, Cheryl E.
Edition: 2
Pub Date: 2007
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Summary: Latin America and Its People, Single Volume Edition, Second Edition Cheryl Martin and Mark Wasserman Offering a balance of social, political, environmental, and cultural history, Latin America and Its Peopleexamines the whole of Latin America in a thematic rather than country-by-country approach. This engaging textbook emphasizes the stories of the diverse people of Latin America, their everyday lives, and the issues... that affect them. Written by two of the leading scholars in the field, Cheryl Martin and Mark Wasserman, Latin America and Its Peoplepresents a fresh interpretative survey of Latin American history from pre-Columbian times to the beginning of the twenty-first century. It examines the many institutions that Latin Americans have built and rebuilt - families, governments, churches, political parties, labor unions, schools, and armies - through the lives of the people who forged these institutions. Features "How Historians Understand†essayswith critical thinking questions give students insight into how historians work and also examine how historical information is used and sometimes transformed according to the issues of the time. "Slice of Life†vignetteswith critical thinking questions take students to the scene of the action, illustrating the living conditions and social pressures during a particular time in history. "Latin American Lives†biographical essayswith discussion questions focus on famous and not famous individuals and illustrate key points within the chapter. "Learning More About Latin Americansâ€sections at the end of each chapter offer suggestions for further reading for students interested in pursuing research projects on the lives of Latin Americans. Key Wordsdefined in the text appear in the end-of-text Glossary and provide students with an additional resource for study. New to this Edition Two new "Slice of Life†features:"The Indians of Oaxtepec Defend Their Land and Water†shows how the indigenous people of one village in Mexico ensured their community's survival through creative adaptations to the cash economy and legal maneuvers. "On the Streets of Nuevo Laredo†describes the lives of cartoneros, or cardboard pickers, and provides graphic insight into the informal economy in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Two new "Latin American Livesâ€:Chapter 8 now contains a biography of Jose Antonio Aponte, a free black carpenter from Havana who was executed for allegedly fomenting a slave uprising in 1812. A biography of Luis Terrazas, political boss of Chihuahua, Mexico and the leading landowner and cattle raiser in Mexico at the time of the Revolution, is also now included. Eleven new color platesprovide students with an opportunity to visually analyze and interpret the history of Latin America. Chapter content is updatedthroughout, adding depth and breadth with the latest scholarship and research. AVAILABLE VERSIONS Single Volume Edition (Chapters 1 - 15) ISBN 0-205-52053-7 Volume I To 1830 (Chapters 1 - 8) ISBN 0-205-52052-9 Volume II 1800 to Present (Chapters 8 - 15) ISBN 0-205-52050-2 Visit us at www.ablongman.com/history [read more]
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She Herself Alone: The Art of the Toy Piano 2 by Margaret Leng Tan
I'm a fan of Margaret Leng Tan ever since her initial toy piano CD, "The Art of the Toy Piano". Here on She Herself Alone: The Art of the Toy Piano 2, Ms. Tan uses no less than six different toy pianos. Some works find the toy piano performed with other instruments including grand piano, toy zithers, music boxes, glockenspiels and percussion, with Ms. Tan as a veritable one-person toy orchestra.


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At the start of Douglas Adams' Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, the cosmic-traveller's audio-book identifies our planet's problem: "…most of the people on it [are] unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the movements of small green pieces of paper, which is odd because on the whole it wasn't the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy".
Adams was, in my opinion, a great philosopher – as well as a comic genius – who had a wonderful way of tackling important philosophical questions in an entertaining and amusing way. Unfortunately for us, at the time that he was writing, most scientists were yet to realise that the global cooling observed in the middle of the 20th century was a mere temporary reversal of a warming trend that was predicted by Svante Arrhenius over one hundred years ago; has generally developed as predicted; and is now proceeding faster than expected. Realising this, makes me wonder what Adams would have made of humanity's collective refusal to heed the AGW warning signs…
Sceptics often say that global warming is not about science it is just politics. This is usually to dismiss the scientific consensus as being a politically-motivated scam; an accusation that has been, for some strange reason, levelled at just about every terrorist outrage from 9/11 onwards; and – to true believers – anyone who says otherwise is wilfully blind (or just plain stupid)…
However, if we apply the Occam's Razor test to climate change conspiracy theories, which one of these sounds more plausible:
1. The majority of the world's relevantly-qualified scientists have colluded with the majority of the world's governing elites; in order to frighten people into sleepwalking their way to an authoritarian dystopia reminiscent of Terminator 2.
2. The majority of the world's oil and energy companies have colluded with the majority of the world's business elites; in order to deceive people into dreaming their way to a hedonistic utopia reminiscent of a Carlsberg advert?
Clue: With no apology to the eponymous brewer, Christopher Booker, or Jeremy Clarkson, the Carlsberg utopia is… "Probably the greatest collective flight from reality… in the world!
In his seminal 1968 article on 'The Tragedy of the Commons', Garrett Hardin observed that it is not possible to achieve Jeremy Bentham's hedonistic goal of "the greatest good for the greatest number" because, at the level of the individual, to do so would require food and/or energy to be used for subsistence purposes only. For this to be invalidated we would need to have potentially infinite sources of food and/or energy. However, this is not going to happen until Star Trek-style food replicators become widely available. Oh, and while you're at it, teleportation and Warp Drive spacecraft would be pretty useful too!
In this light, try applying the Occam's Razor test to the '1992 World Scientists' Warning to Humanity'. Does this sound like a group of scientists trying to guarantee the continuance of their research funding; or like a group of intellectuals trying to make the rest of us "wake up and smell the coffee"?
Personally, I think the words on the cover of "Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy" were well chosen!


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J. Elaine Hieber was an invaluable and loyal administrator at Iowa State for 23 years (1979-2002), working vigorously for equity in women's athletics and for the well-being of all student-athletes during her tenure.
A native of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Hieber received her bachelor's (1969) and master's (1971) degrees from Indiana University before becoming a teacher and coach at Indian Hill Exempted Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She jumped to the college ranks in 1974, when she was hired at Miami (Ohio) University as assistant athletics director. Hieber established seven women's varsity sports to compete at the AIAW Division I level and instituted the first grant-in-aid scholarships for female student-athletes at the school. In 1976, Hieber took over coaching duties for the tennis program and produced a 43-21 record, including three second-place showings in the Ohio College Women's Tennis Tournament.
Hieber joined the Iowa State staff as an associate director of athletics in 1979. Her lifetime commitment to service, outreach and advocacy on behalf of ISU and intercollegiate athletics made an everlasting difference for women in the University community and beyond. Women's athletics at ISU grew by leaps and bounds under Hieber's leadership, as all sport teams increased their budget and participation while transitioning from the AIAW to the NCAA in 1982.
She was promoted to senior associate athletics director in 1993 and assumed responsibilities which included internal operations, student services, compliance, media relations and human resources.
Hieber received many honors and was a part of numerous national committees during her ISU tenure. She served as chair of the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee for eight years, was a member of the NCAA Women's Basketball Committee for six years and served on the NCAA Basketball Marketing Committee. She also was on the executive board of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and was a member of the Governor's Council on Sport and Physical Fitness.
Perhaps Hieber's most important legacy at ISU was the increased popularity of women's athletics. The administrator was instrumental in the hiring of Bill Fennelly, who helped turn a dormant women's basketball program into a national power. Under Hieber's watch, women's basketball attendance went from a few hundred spectators per game to rank among the best in the nation annually.
Hieber was promoted to interim athletics director in 2000, witnessing ISU's first football bowl game appearance in 22 years. In 2001, Hieber was honored by the University with the Presidential Service Award that recognizes exemplary service by a faculty or staff member and was named the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) administrator of the year.
Hieber, who retired from ISU in 2002, continues to be an active member of the Ames community. She is a member of the executive committee of the Iowa Special Olympics and serves on the Ames Rotary Club board of directors. She was inducted into the Miami (Ohio) athletics hall of fame in 1999.


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A fire which killed a 50-year-old Pitt County woman earlier this week is not suspicious, according to the county emergency management director.
Noel Lee tells WITN News that his office is still investigating the cause into Wednesday morning's fire on Old Tar Road. Kris Wentling died later that day at the burn center in Chapel Hill from her injuries.
The home was owned by God's Love, a local ministry that helps people get back on their feet. Two other residents escaped the blaze unharmed.
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The fire that destroyed a house owned by a local ministry has turned deadly. Officials at the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill say Kris Wentling has died. She was injured in the Wednesday morning fire on Old Tar Rd. outside of Winterville.
Wentling was taken to the center in Chapel Hill, which is where the most critically injured burn patients go for care. Another resident of the home owned by God's Love pulled Wentling out of her room and away from the quickly spreading flames. Officials say Wentling suffered burns to her hands, face and back.
God's Love is a group that ministers to people needing a second chance at life.
The woman's cat also died in the fire. "We want the community to come together. Kris is in heaven with her cat, Precious," said God's Love Director Trudy Hallsted. "Today is the day, if you don't know Jesus. Thank you for all the support and love during this difficult time. Kris will be greatly missed."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
One resident was critically burned while two others managed to escape a burning home that's owned by a Pitt County ministry.
The fire on Old Tar Road outside of Winterville was reported around 6:25 a.m. It happened at a home owned by God's Love, a group that ministers to people needing a second chance at life.
Louis Groom, one of the three people living in the home, said he awoke and discovered the fire. He knocked on Kris Wentling's door and heard no response. Groom says he opened the door and saw flames that quickly began to spread.
Groom told WITN's Clayton Bauman that he spotted the woman near the bed and she appeared disoriented. The man dragged the women out of the burning bedroom and outside to safety.
Officials with the ministry say Wentling was taken to the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill with burns to her hands, face and back.
A hospital spokesman says the woman is listed in critical condition this afternoon.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
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A fire in southern Pitt County today destroyed a home that is owned by a local ministry.
Dispatchers say they sent fire crews to 6062 Old Tar Rd. in Winterville at 6:25 a.m. Old Tar Rd. is just off Ayden Country Club Rd. Three people were living in that house, and one person was taken to the hospital. All three had escaped the burning home before fire crews arrived, according to Winterville Fire Chief, Jonathan Heltzel.
"Nobody was inside the house when we arrived," Heltzel told WITN. "There were three people that lived in the house, and they were outside the house when we arrived."
The blaze destroyed the house that is owned by God's Love, according to the executive director of that ministry, Trudy Halstead. She was on scene this morning after the fire. According to Guidestar.com, the mission of God's Love of Pitt County Inc. is to "assist individuals and families by providing those items such as clothes, food, etc. necessary to maintain a household."
The website for Covenant Church says God's Love is a "core ministry partner" of the church.
WITN spoke to a recovering drug addict served by God's Love following the August murder of Pastor Jim Carr of Greenville. Carr had volunteered as a minister for the group.
Eastern Pines, Winterville Community and Ayden Fire all responded to the blaze, along with Winterville and Ayden EMS.


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Decisions of the Seventeenth Session : . 25/07/97.
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Decisions of the Seventeenth Session
Decision 17/I. Time limit for submission of additional information
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women decided that States parties presenting reports at the January session in any year should submit any additional information, including any additional reports, prior to 15 September of the previous year. In the case of the July session, the Committee decided that additional information should be submitted by 30 March of that year.
Decision 17/II. Number of reports to be considered at each session
The Committee decided that the maximum number of reports to be considered at each session will normally be eight, drawn from a proposed list of up to ten countries.


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Testimony :: Hon. Sam Brownback
Chairman - Helsinki Commission
This is a very serious time and it is a very serious issue facing Uzbekistan. It is a country that I have dealt with over the years in various capacities from being on the Foreign Relations Committee and now Helsinki Commission chair. It is a country of vital and strategic interest to the United States.
Uzbekistan is a country coming out of the former Soviet Union. Many of us in Congress had great hope that over a period of years, with engagement from the United States, the government would liberalize economically, democratically, and respect human rights. A number of us have pushed that agenda for some period of time.
I've traveled to the country myself. I've met with President Karimov previously and have urged this liberalization.
Since 2001 and the initiation of the war on terrorism, Uzbekistan has been a key ally of the United States. We maintain a military base that has been key for us, particularly in our prosecution of the war in Afghanistan and continued efforts.
But the economic, human rights and democratic liberalization that has been pushed by the West, particularly by the United States, has not been heeded by President Karimov or the Uzbek government. And I think that's why we are where we are today.
If economic liberalization, human rights liberalization, democratic liberalization had been pursued, had there been ways for people to legitimately express their viewpoints, things might have been different. Liberalization has not taken place, so then you have this sort of situation that has happened recently in Uzbekistan.
I do want to note that there are apparently a series of factual questions remaining to be investigated as to what actually took place and how it actually occurred.
Undoubtedly, we do know there were a number of civilians who were killed by officials from the Uzbek government. That did occur. It also appears that there was an armed assault on a government institution taking place by militants within Uzbekistan. That did occur as well.
Whatever specific provocations and the broader sources of frustration, it was not appropriate for there to be a militant armed assault on a government institution and it was not appropriate for the government to respond the way they did.
I am very concerned and worried about how the government responded to this situation, and the attack on unarmed civilians is deeply disturbing. Even if armed groups had previously stormed a jail to release prisoners, possibly even including terrorists and even if the number of killed and wounded is far smaller than what had been reported by the media, it is a flagrant application of lethal force by the Uzbek government. That's inappropriate, and it is wrong.
Along with the State Department I condemn the indiscriminate use of force against civilian populations in Uzbekistan.
But I think we come now to a moment of serious thought and reflection and opportunity. We got here because Uzbekistan has had too little democratic and economic opportunity and human rights. It is my opinion, as well as a number of people in the legislative and executive branch believes liberalization to must occur, for human rights, for democracy, and for economic opportunity.
Instead, despite rhetorical claims to the contrary, President Karimov has insisted on maintaining the tightest controls. The most basic freedoms are flouted. In Uzbekistan, no opposition parties have been registered since the early 1990s, a Soviet-era type of citizenship of the media remains in place.
President Karimov has justified his policies by the need to crack down on Islamic radicals who want to topple his secular regime. It's true, of course, that Uzbekistan has faced and continues to face a genuine, albeit reduced threat from militant radicals. But I fear President Karimov's approach has produced the very outcome he wants to prevent.
We have many shared interests with Uzbekistan, especially cooperating against international terrorism. I have long counseled moderation in U.S. policy and called for realistic expectations, hoping for slow and steady progress. But we have not seen that take place.
If there's any hope to be found in what has recently happened, I believe that President Karimov and the Government of Uzbekistan has a major opportunity here. I urge them to launch serious reforms to democratize the political system and liberalize the economy and provide for human rights for the people of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan stands at a crossroads, and time is of the essence. I believe it is not too late to take this opportunity and try to salvage the situation of liberalization for human rights, democracy and the economy. I sincerely hope the Uzbek government and President Karimov understands the stakes that are involved for his nation.
This briefing is intended to offer concrete suggestions on how to proceed. I am appreciative of the witnesses putting forth their testimony. We cannot continue to see civilians shot and killed by the government in Uzbekistan. That is wrong.
But I think the way forward is the liberalization that many have pushed for, and that's something that we need to see take place.
I'd also call for an international investigation into the instances that have taken place in Uzbekistan over the past several weeks. This needs to be investigated by outside bodies to understand the factual situation and to make a report not only to the Uzbek government, but to the world community, of what's taken place.
It's my hope that this briefing will help move that process forward of the investigation and also reforms within Uzbekistan.