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A story based off of the sprite comic "Normalcy is for Wimps". With the defeat of Chaos, Sonic and Tails enjoy some fun with their new friends from the boarding house. But when Sonic stumbles into a lab owned by Atril, a new threat shows its ugly face!
Welcome to the world of Mobias. A land of fast blue hedgehogs, powerful emeralds, and the ultimate being. What few know is that it is also the land of the Gods. And caught right in the middle of all of it is one lone cat just trying to get by in life.
Just to prove logic makes no sense.....
Sonic and Tails have grown bored of living in the country and have decided to move to the city, at least that's what Sonic decided. Warning: Contains Magi, demonic landlords, a crazy green guy, and suffering, lots and lots of suffering.
Sonic and his friends have to fight against a terrible threat! The Doppeldangers who are able to take the forms and the abilities of their ennemies !! It's a Sonamy fan-made comic too ! Other couples are : TailsXCream KnucklesXTikal ShadowXRouge
The next part of Sonic and Amy The Dark Doppels Vol.1. Now, the couple Sonamy is formed, they have to fight against a terrible threat ! The famous Doppeldangers. This serie will be very long, but I'm sure of what I'm making ^^ !
The Sonamy couple is formed, Sonic and Amy has fought against the terrible Doppeldangers. Shadow and Rouge are trying to gather more informations about the new threat... This Chapter 3 begins with Knuckles, Tikal and Chaos Zero...
Sonic's on college... WITH SHADOW AS HIS ROOMMATE?! (this story is not in Another Sonic Comic's Storyline)
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Practical Matters: Life in an Airstream
You don't often hear of people downsizing from an apartment to an Airstream, but about a month ago that's what I did. My small Airstream Sport is about 16 feet by 8 feet so at 128 square feet, my personal space was shrinking to almost a tenth of my apartment space in Austin. Traveling the States for a year in this tiny contraption meant leaving many of life's luxuries behind.
I first scoured my apartment for items that I could get rid of by selling on Craigslist or donating to Goodwill. Made some good money selling a couple of old Macs on Craigslist and took all of my unwanted clothes, Abercrombie circa the 2000s, to Goodwill. Since I plan on having full-sized living quarters again when I return, I didn't want to get rid of my furniture. I hired some hourly movers to haul the non-essentials to a storage unit in San Antonio. I'm not sure if I'm returning to Austin, so I figured I might as well store things near my brother.
What Made the Cut
On board the Airstream, space is extremely tight. There's a small closet and limited storage compartments, but my Land Cruiser does offer additional storage. Here's what I brought along with me:
- Clothes: 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of shorts, 5 long sleeve shirts, 5 short-sleeve shirts, 1 Patagonia pull over, and 1 heavy jacket (though I'll be close to Florida by winter so hopefully won't need to use this). All of these clothes easily fit in the hanging closet
- Activewear: It's hard to hike and run in traditional clothing, so I brought a pair of hiking pants, running shorts, and a few breathable shirts
- Shoes: One pair each of running shoes, hiking boots, boat shoes, and flip-flops
- Dishes: 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 glasses, 4 forks, 4 knives, 4 spoons. At any given time I can only seat 4 people comfortably for dinner, so I figured this was the most I'd need. Plus, not having more clean dishes available forces you to wash the dirty ones more often.
- Kitchen items: I frequently make smoothies and protein shakes so a blender was a must. For my coffee addiction, I brought a compact coffee grinder and I'm improvising with my collapsible coffee pour over device that I usually take camping. I brought one kettle, one large pot, one deep pan, one large knife, one paring knife, a thin plastic cutting board, one mixing bowl, and a few kitchen utensils.
- Linens: Two towels, two washcloths, and one set of bed sheets. I keep a laundry basket in the back of my car and do laundry as infrequently as possible.
- Recreational things: I plan on doing a lot of backpacking and fishing this year, so I did bring along a bin with all of my backpacking and camping gear, as well as my fly rods. This easily fits in the back of the car.
This experience has already taught me how little we really need to get by. I can see why the Tiny Home trend has gotten so much attention recently. Living without the extra clutter and noise of stuff feels extremely liberating.
Other Logistics
- Internet: I had an old iPhone with a removable SIM card, so I went to TMobile and purchased their mobile hotspot plan. Now I have internet wherever I can get cell reception. Most RV parks do offer free wifi, but the hotspot comes in handy when wifi isn't available, and since I need to be connected to do my work, it's essential.
- TV: The Airstream came with a space for a small mounted TV near the foot of the bed, but most of the time I just end up watching Netflix or Hulu on my laptop. Now that I'm done binge watching Breaking Bad, I spend more time working and reading than watching TV.
- Books: I kept my Austin Public Library card, and can check out eBooks through the Kindle app on my phone for free. I honestly don't know why people still buy books.
- Laundry: I keep a laundry basket in the back of the Land Cruiser for dirty clothes, so they aren't cluttering the trailer. I can usually stretch clothes two weeks before needing to spend an afternoon at the laundromat. Having fewer clothes means I waste less time deciding what to wear and doing laundry. I also don't see people as often so the definition of "clean" has changed a bit.
- Showering: The bathroom is a little tight so I try to only use the shower when absolutely necessary. Most campgrounds have showers available that make life much easier.
- Septic: Yep, you do have to dispose of your waste at some point. Since my tank's not full yet, I haven't tried this. I'm sure I will have a whole blog on this when it happens.
Selecting an RV: How I Chose Airstream
Life Before Airstream
Before purchasing my Airstream, I lived in a 2-bedroom apartment in a downtown Austin apartment with a roommate. Rent was steep, over $1300 a month just for my portion of the rent plus utilities. I didn't really want to sink money to a house in Austin, because I knew I wanted an adventure, but also knew I wanted to stop paying exorbitant amounts on rent.
After looking into various travel options, I arrived upon touring the country in an Airstream. It was affordable, offered wonderful opportunities to live an outdoorsy lifestyle, and enabled me to still have the comforts of home. Plus Airstreams are having a moment right now thanks to hipster food trucks that have made them popular with millennials. So, I started my quest to find the perfect Airstream.
Shopping for an Airstream
I started researching Airstream models online and discovered that Airstream makes both towables and motorized vehicles. While the motorized fleet is nice, the idea of basically living in a bus for the next 12 months sounded cramped. I also liked the idea of having my own bathroom and kitchen facilities on board. I drive an old Toyota Land Cruiser, which has towing capacity for a small RV, so I started looking into the towable options, which had everything I was looking for. I knew that aside from my brother or an occasional friend meeting up with me, I'd be on the road alone, so I didn't need a huge trailer.
After doing my initial research online, I found an RV dealer in Fort Worth that specializes in Airstreams and drove up to check out a brand new Airstream Sport 16 they had just gotten in. The Vogt RV Airstream lot was filled with a large variety of Airstream towables, with everything from the Bambi Sport 16 to the massive Airstream Land Yacht. Tempting and pretentious as owning a "yacht" sounded, I stuck to my original plan to shop the more economical Sport 16.
The Layout
When you walk into the Sport 16, there's a generous-sized dinette to the right that measures about 7.5′ by 3.5′. I needed ample table space since the trailer would also serve as my office space for the next 12 months, and I like to spread out with dual monitors. There's a small range, microwave, and mini fridge in the pint sized galley, plenty big enough for 1. The bed is surprisingly spacious, measuring 4′ by 6.5′ with an LED TV mounted on the far wall. Rounding out the space is a cramped but workable bathroom with working toilet and even a shower.
After working on the price a bit, the friendly sales guy closed the deal and that day I towed my brand new Airstream back to Austin to start packing.
Bro Time: Hiking & Exploring Big Bend
I was lucky enough to have a big brother who wanted to tag along for the first couple weeks of my trip. After we finished moving my stuff into storage close to his home in San Antonio, we hit the road towing my Land Cruiser – first stop Big Bend.
The Drive to Big Bend
Leaving San Antonio at 6 a.m., we headed northwest on I-10 through Boerne and Kerrville, before I-10 shoots due west around Junction. By 10:30, we reached Fort Stockton and pulled off to refuel both car and bellies. Some quick Yelp research revealed Mi Casita as a local Tex-Mex favorite, and this close to the border we couldn't resist. Murals depicting lush landscapes, florescent lights buzzing overhead, and spices wafting from the kitchen made this exactly the authentic Tex-Mex stop we were looking for, and we weren't disappointed. This was our last chance to indulge ourselves before a week's worth of camping food so we gorged. An enchilada plate, quesadillas, and a smothered burrito later, we were happy and back on the road.
When you get to Fort Stockton, you feel like you are just about to the park, but then you are still another hour and a half from the park entrance. This drive is down two-lane roads passing through expansive ranch land. As you continue, the mountains start looming larger and larger. We finally got to the park entrance at 2 p.m. and had to drive even further in to reach the main visitors station.
Airstream Camping
We spent the first two nights camped in the Airstream at the Chisos Basin Campground. There were no hookups available, so we didn't get to test out the new bathroom facilities, but the campground did have toilets and running water. The first night, we grilled out and grabbed beer from the little tourist shop up the hill by the lodge. Always up for whatever is local, we found "The Beer from Out Here", a beer from nearby Big Bend Brewing Company in Alpine, TX.
Our first full day in the park, we went and cached water for our backpacking journey the next day on the Outer Mountain Loop, dropping water at Juniper Canyon Road and Blue Creek Ranch. The park has a very unreliable water supply, especially during the warmer months, so it is advised that you either carry all of your water in, or cach it along your route. For the 3-day hike we were planning, carrying enough water with the rugged and steep terrain was nearly impossible, which is why we opted to store, as many hikers do, water along the way. That evening, we prepped our backpacks, drank more beers, and hit the sack early in anticipation of our early departure.
Hiking the Outer Mountain Loop
This hike is a strenuous 30-mile hike, and as the name suggests, loops in a circuit around the Chisos Mountains. We had obtained back country permits for 3 nights, but really wanted to cover it in just 2 nights.
- Day 1: We set off from the Basin hiking up the Pinnacles trail. Even with water cached, we still had to carry pretty heavy packs, and this first section was a doozy. In the first 3.5 miles, we ascended 1600 feet and had sweeping views of the the Basin below. Stashing our packs in the bear proof boxes, we slackpacked our way to the top of Emory Peak, the park's highest peak and had a brief lunch of jerky, nuts, and lots of gatorade. The second half of the day, we hiked at a leisurely pace, descending 3000 feet over 6 plus miles into the desert below. We had cached water at both recommended locations, so we went and fetched our first supply at Juniper Canyon Road. With a backcountry permit, you can pick your campsite as long as it's far enough off of the trail. The first night, we laid our packs out without a tent and saw the most spectacular stars I've ever seen in my life.
- Day 2: We woke up day 2, and brewed some coffee with our portable pour over (totally worth the extra weight). After a breakfast of granola with evaporated milk and dried fruit, we strapped the packs on and headed out on our ten-mile hike. By 11 a.m., we were pouring sweat – it was really hot and the trail was really rocky and exposed, with lots of elevation changes. We stopped to examine the ruins of Dodson Ranch and snacked on GORP while we took a breather. We made it to Homer Wilson Ranch and excitedly retrieved our 2nd stash of water for the cache bin. Some generous soul had left behind 2 beers labeled "free", so we were treated to happy hour by an unknown but very loved friend as the sun started setting. A few rounds of cards, and some macaroni and cheese later, we settled into a deep sleep by 8:30, wiped out from the day.
- Day 3: The final day of our epic hike, we started with an arduous 2500 foot ascent. Panting our way up the 5.5 mile trail into the woodlands, we stopped frequently to hydrate and chow down on serious quantities of salty snacks. But the hike was worth it. From the switchbacks we saw increasingly stunning views and finally arrived on flat trails carving through the Laguna Meadow. The final three miles took us down into the Chisos Basin, where we could see our gleaming Airstream waiting for us at it's parking spot near the Chisos Mountain Lodge. Completely drained but content and feeling accomplished, we guzzled beers and chowed down steaks at the lodge.
Big Bend was an epic start to my epic journey across the country.
The Journey Begins – One Year in My Airstream
I am embarking today on the adventure of a lifetime – a one year road trip around the country in my newly acquired Airstream. This trip has been a longtime coming, but everything just recently fell into place for me to finally do it.
Originally from Florida, I majored in computer science and landed a job doing web development for a major corporation right out of college. I started helping friends with their websites on the side, and soon built up a big enough referral base to quit my day job and do my own thing. My business, ScreenGrab, specializes in helping small businesses with their web design. Working for myself means I can live anywhere, so a few years ago, I left Miami to be closer to my brother in San Antonio and get in on the Austin tech scene. I love everything about Austin – the breakfast tacos, the workout culture, the tech nerds, the incredible music. Working for myself has enabled me to make the most of this vibrant and eclectic city. I'm that guy paddleboarding on Town Lake during the middle of the afternoon when everyone else is inside tethered to a cubicle, because I have the luxury of setting my own hours. Life is pretty awesome.
As much as I love Austin, I've been itching to travel. With my job, all I need is an internet connection, so I can literally go almost anywhere in the world. But rather than jet-setting, I've opted to go the cheap route and travel the country in an Airstream. There is so much of this country that I haven't seen, and traveling in an RV makes it affordable and convenient. So I found the perfect 1-person Airstream, packed up my stuff and put it in storage, and today I'm hitting the open road to explore the country. Glad you're along for the ride!


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When Mark Curtis moved into his newly built flat in Bletchley it was the moment when for the first time in many years he felt there was point to his life.
Mark, 46, had grown up in the area near Milton Keynes but after years of bad luck in business had lost his home, was sleeping in a tent by the canal or sofa-surfing, and was battling a drink problem.
But thanks to Aragon Housing Association he is back on his feet with his own front door and, for the first time in years, enjoying cooking himself a Sunday roast.
"It's my foundation. If you have a decent base you can do anything you put your mind to," former shop-fitter Mark told us.
"Sometimes I wake up and I think it's my front door and if I don't want to open it to anyone I don't have to."
Bills for his second floor flat are reduced with the help of solar panels. It is part of a small group of social housing flats and houses built by Aragon, part of Grand Union Housing Group.
Mark's life started to go downhill when he moved away to set up a business with a friend, a business which never materialised and he was forced to do what work he could find.
The years progressed and eventually his fortunes sunk so low he fell into depression and could no longer work, try as he might.
"I ended up feeling isolated and got depressed so I decided to come back to my home area where my Mum lived in Bletchley."
Mark had previously been a proud owner of his own home which he had gradually renovated in Blackpool. But when his fortunes changed he faced repossession; he had to sell quickly and for a while put the little money he cleared from that into renting tiny bed-sits.
Back in Bletchley he found himself signed off work with depression, struggling to beat the drink, and ultimately with nowhere to live.
"I couldn't afford the private rented sector. They wanted deposits, they wanted references. I had nothing.
"At times I was living in my tent for several weeks. I was suicidal. I thought there was no point to my life.
"When I finally got the keys to this place I moved in with one quilt, one pillowcase and a TV. I don't know where I would be now if I hadn't had this. It is absolutely gorgeous."
Mark has now furnished his flat immaculately, relishing in finding bargains at charity shops and from supermarkets so he can cook himself a proper meal every day.
He is now determined to study further and has taken English and Maths and IT exams and qualified as a fork lift driver. He plans to do voluntary work to improve his CV as he starts job-hunting.
He added: "I must say a huge thank you to Lorraine Whittle and the team at MK Floating Support which has played in putting me on the right track and putting me in touch with Aragon. I wouldn't be where I am now without the help and kindness of others."


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|Cotera: "With 10-20% budget shortfalls in fiscal 2008 and 2009 we are obviously spending more than we are taking in, yet vital programs such as education and health care are still underfunded. Given the obvious vulnerability of our state budgetary processes, as evidenced by the crises of 2003-2004, and now 2008-2009, we have to take a hard look at the entire state budgetary process. We cannot just solve today's crisis, we must provide for steady, sustainable, economic growth for decades to come."
|Nelson: "The state's spending is basically a moot issue with the governor's budget. She swept $7.8 million from the military installation fund putting our military bases at risk; does not close the deficit and borrows, bonds and gimmicks over $2 billion into new costs."
|Cotera: "I support Research and Development tax credits for both large and small companies. R&D credits stimulate economic growth today and will create a foundation for sustainable prosperity. Industry sectors which use the R&D tax credit the most include aerospace, biotechnology, communications, and energy - the types of jobs we want in Arizona."
|Nelson: "We have been doing without the state equalization revenue for several years. This could be like the death tax if not permanently exempted it will add an additional $210 to $250 million annually to business and residential properties. To be competitive with other states and countries we need to make our tax rate structure more complete while not reducing funding for school districts and other critical services. Are we starting to kill the goose that lays the golden egg?"
|Cotera: "We have already done the one, constitutionally allowable, state action that works best to combat illegal immigration: employer sanctions. Any real, permanent solution to immigration demands a coordinated effort between the states and the federal government. We must have a combination of: 1) border security; 2) enforcement of existing employment and labor laws; 3) a legal pathway for unskilled workers to come to the US based on employment shortages; 4) a pathway for those workers already here to make restitution for their previous actions, assimilate into American society, and become law abiding citizens."
|Nelson: " I, like most Arizonans, am fed up with the problems, costs and deaths related to the illegal immigration issue and want to see them resolved. Having crafted a bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House and the Senate only to have it vetoed by the governor is very frustrating. It appears that John McCain is right. Build the fence and then let's negotiate."
|Cotera: "We are already paying a heavy tax for the uninsured. We have all seen steep increases in the costs of health care as providers are forced to raise rates to compensate for the uninsured, and those costs are passed on to patients with insurance. We need to develop a way to provide affordable health insurance for all."
|Nelson: " This is an issue that combines how much do we provide, how efficient is it and who pays for it. A medical technician I met who was from Canada said his folks come to the USA for medical treatment because it took too long from primary diagnosis to get them help and since they were over 65 years of age they fell at the bottom of the list for medical treatment. Is this the way you want your mother, father, or grandparents treated? We should look to spend less on the rest of the world, from a national perspective, and more on our own people."
|Cotera: "We know for certain that if we do not increase spending, all we will get is more of the same. The increases, however, need to be targeted such that they go directly into the classroom. First and foremost our schools must have the resources they need to recruit and retain the best teachers. Second, class sizes have to be significantly reduced to provide teachers with the opportunity to reach every student in their classroom, and truly insure that no child is left out."
|Nelson: "Spending more money on education could increase the quality of education in Arizona. However, the devil is in the details. Some of which include: more money for teachers salaries based on education level, expertise (math- science) and performance. More money for equipment and upgrades should also be tied to the return on the investment (i.e. test scores). More time on task with those students how need additional help."
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April 28, 2004
Non-Commercial Website Domain Names Using Trademarks
There are now several different courts of appeals that have upheld the right of individuals to post a non-commercial website using the domain name www.company.com, and there are as yet NO appellate decisions that forbid such websites outside the context of the serial cybersquatter who tries to erect a so-called gripe site as a CYA measure after being sued. In fact, it seems to me that we are getting close to the point where companies that sue over such websites have to consider seriously... [CircleID]
Posted by mikki at 11:08 PM
April 23, 2004
How to Get a TLD Approved by ICANN
And here we have been wondering what amazing magic process ICANN uses to approve TLDs. The super secret has finally been revealed. Check it out at this handy link .
Posted by mikki at 12:12 PM
April 18, 2004
The Scoop on .LY
Kieran McCarthy has a new article in The Register that gets to the bottom of the recent .LY outage: Dr Hosni Tayeb and the case of the disappearing Internet. [Lextext]
Posted by mikki at 10:13 PM | Comments (0)
April 16, 2004
The Launch of .pro Domain for Professionals
From 5 April to 14 May 2004 trade mark owners can apply in the .pro domain for defensive registrations corresponding to their marks. The .pro domain is only available to doctors, lawyers and CPAs during this period, known as a "sunrise period". ...During the period when the creation of ten new generic domains is being discussed, it seems timely to wonder whether the multiplicity of generic extensions is not killing the specificity inherent of each of them. In addition, having... [CircleID]
Posted by mikki at 11:23 AM | Comments (0)
April 13, 2004
Pure Parody Site Prevails in UDRP
The owner of a pure parody site - no links to commercial site, no nothing, prevails in UDRP decision over actor Dustin Diamond (TV's Screech, from 'Saved by the Bell.") Worth the read.
Warning: some may find the music on the parody site annoying.[The Trademark Blog]
Posted by mikki at 08:59 PM
April 06, 2004
ICANN Responds to VeriSign Suit
From DNRC Board Member Bret Fausett's blog
From Free2Innovate.net: "ICANN has filed its initial response to VeriSign's lawsuit, seeking a summary dismissal of the suit...." (with links to the PDF of ICANN's motion).
This will be interesting to watch. And if the motion to dismiss fails and ICANN has to file an answer, I wonder whether it will find any ground for a counterclaim seeking termination of the COM registry agreement. That would make things really interesting.[Lextext]
Posted by mikki at 09:13 AM | Comments (0)
April 05, 2004
ID cards: a guide for technically challenged Prime Ministers
The specter of ID cards has again raised its ugly head, but this time it is in Britain. Hopefully they will see the proverbial light in time.
Special report Save us all billions - don't do it, Tone... [The Register]
Posted by mikki at 12:41 PM | Comments (0)
April 03, 2004
ICANN Abandons Technical Matters Altogether
An important question from DNRC Board Member Karl Auerbach. Why, indeed, do we even need an ICANN in the face of this news?
I see that the RIRs and ICANN have, after years of talk, managed to come up
with a letter of intent to enter into a "Memorandum of Understanding".
That "Memorandum of Understanding" pretty much removes ICANN from
any real role in the matter of IP address allocation.
As usual, ICANN resorts to the ambiguous words "Memorandum of Understanding" to avoid clearly stating whether or not the relationship being established is legally enforceable as a contract.
There is an interesting reference in paragraph 16 of the proposed MoU that refers to an "agreement to be executed between the RIRs and ICANN". Notice that in that instance the documents use word "agreement" rather than "Memorandum of Understanding". The word "agreement" is often synonymous with "enforceable contract", so my guess is that's where we will find the terms that transfer money from the RIRs to ICANN, a matter not mentioned in the proposed MoU but one that we know from experience is never far from ICANN's mind.
As a practical matter this MoU removes the final opportunity for ICANN to claim that it has any role whatsoever in the technical oversight of the internet.
In June of 2002 I raised the question - What Would Happen To The Internet If ICANN Were To Vanish? This proposed Memorandum of Understanding once again makes it clear that ICANN's absence would have no impact on the technical stability of the internet. Which should lead one to wonder what, if anything, is the benefit of ICANN to the community of internet users?[CaveBear Blog]
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April 02, 2004
Crawford Addresses Copyright Office (Ernest Miller)
The "Copyfight" blog is an excellent resource for anyone who is tired of the Content Cartel's abuses against the law, and against consumers around the world. Highly recommended.
Yesterday, Prof. Susan Crawford gave a talk to the Copyright Office (part of a program called The Copyright Office Comes To New York [PDF]), in which she critically discussed the broadcast flag, the DMCA, and state encroachments on copyright (Copyright Office talk). Read the whole thing. Being that yesterday was April Fools, let's hope the Copyright Office doesn't take her talk as a joke, as the Office has so often seemed to take other criticisms of copyright maximalism.[Copyfight]
Posted by mikki at 12:34 PM | Comments (0)
April 01, 2004
House panel approves copyright bill
Just what we all need. NOT. Once again the Content Cartel scores a win and US Consumers score a big lose.
A House of Representatives panel approves a sweeping new copyright bill that would boost penalties for peer-to-peer piracy and increase federal police powers against Internet copyright infringement. [CNET News.com]
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Time to Move to Canada
Quite an interesting article from Wendy Seltzer
An Ottawa Federal Court has denied the Canandian Recording Industry's (CRIA's) demand for the names of alleged music sharers, on grounds that remind us why diversity in copyright laws is a good thing: Canada's got this one right.
The court ruled that plaintiffs had not shown that they had the right targets or that their targets infringed copyright (they failed to "establish a prima facie case against the unknown alleged wrongdoer").
- Downloading a song for personal use does not amount to infringement
- Placing personal copies into a shared directory is not "distributing" or "authorizing the reproduction" of sound recordings
- There was no evidence of knowledge, necessary to secondary infringement liability
Congrats to the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, whose intervention helped the court get there.
The court "cannot see a real difference between a library that places a photocopy machine in a room full of copyrighted material and a computer user that places a personal copy on a shared directory linked to a P2P service." The court also held that the CRIA had delayed its requests too long, presented too little evidence of methods for tracking users, and would have to reimburse ISPs if it were ever permitted discovery. [Wendy: The Blog]
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Reaction to IPC
Ever since the Intellectual Property Constituency of ICANN was formed based upon their "inclusion" of dissenting groups (make that one group, the DNRC) and then kicking us out because we couldn't pay their $5,000.00 fee to play the game, it was clear that they had decided to run the show. They so much want to run every aspect of the domain name system through the filter of what is good for their corporate masters, that users rights are not considered. And that is exactly the way both the IPC and ICANN like it. But this might be changing. Check out the following from DNRC Board Member Bret Fausett
Eric Brunner-Williams, writing on the registrar list: "Since there isn't a chance in hell that the IPC will ever agree to any limit on their right to run the show, there isn't any point in talking to them." Entire thread here. FWIW, I've never understood the past alliances between the registrars and the IPC; their interests aren't aligned. The IPC has an interest in foisting obligations (and costs) on registrars and controlling the way they conduct their business. As I read the tone of the registrar list the last six months, this has become more and more unpalatable. [Lextext]
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Three Carmel Valley entrepreneurs and experts in health and fitness are collaborating to sponsor the second annual "Health and Fitness Expo." The Expo is a free event that will highlight the best options Carmel Valley and Del Mar area residents have for creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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By Lee Romney, Joe Mozingo and John Hoeffel Los Angeles Times
OAKLAND, Calif. — Federal agents struck at the heart of California's medical marijuana movement Monday, raiding the nation's first pot trade school and a popular dispensary, both run by one of the state's most prominent and provocative activists, Richard Lee.
The raids by the Internal Revenue Service and Drug Enforcement Administration sent a shudder through the medical cannabis trade and angered the plant's devotees, who believe the federal government is trampling on California law and the wishes of voters who approved medical marijuana use nearly 16 years ago.
Now they are wondering what message the federal government is trying to send. President Barack Obama promised during his 2008 campaign not to prosecute medical marijuana users who comply with state law, and U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden reiterated that position in a 2009 memo that many credit with helping spark the medical pot boom.
"For them to go after someone who's as high profile as Richard Lee likely sends a message that they will go after anyone anywhere in the state over medical marijuana and that Obama's promises are hollow," said Joe Elford, chief counsel for the advocacy group Americans for Safe Access.
The Justice Department has been cracking down on California's dispensaries and growers since October. But until Monday, agents had not targeted the most visible leaders, or the movement's cradle in Oakland, where the city issues permits and taxes cannabis establishments and where Lee's Oaksterdam University looms above Broadway with a giant college seal adorned with marijuana leaves.
Monday's raids included Lee's apartment, an associate's home, the university, the dispensary and an adjoining marijuana museum, as well as a property where the dispensary formerly operated. (Lee was forced to move the business in October after the U.S. attorney sent a letter to his landlord threatening to seize the property.)
The search warrants were sealed, so it is unclear what officials retrieved. Witnesses saw agents toting out boxes of documents and bags of plant material.
Lee, 49, was briefly detained, as were three workers at his dispensary.
A paraplegic who has used a wheelchair since a severe spinal injury in 1990, Lee has said he uses marijuana for muscle spasticity. He opened his dispensary Coffeeshop Blue Sky in 1999, worked with city officials to regulate the industry and founded Oaksterdam in 2007 to try to legitimize it. Lee used his marijuana earnings to put the legalization measure Proposition 19 on the state ballot in 2010.
Although the initiative failed, it is widely credited with raising public acceptance of the idea of legalization nationwide. Colorado and Washington will have similar measures on the ballot in November.
"I don't know whether this morning's raid represents some form of 'payback' for Prop. 19," said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the influential Drug Policy Alliance, which seeks to reform the nation's drug laws. "But I suspect and hope that the principal impact of such heavy-handed police actions by federal authorities will be to increase support for the broader legalization of marijuana."
Nadelmann said the big question was whether the crackdown that began last fall was orchestrated by the Obama administration or by local federal officials. A spokesman for the Justice Department in Washington declined to comment, as did officials with the DEA and IRS, saying the warrants and investigation were "under seal."
Federal agents have conducted more than 170 raids of medical marijuana operations nationwide since 2009, according to Americans for Safe Access.
Since October, U.S. attorneys have sent at least 300 letters to landlords of dispensaries in California and Colorado, ordering them to evict their tenants or face seizure of their property and prosecution. They have threatened local officials trying to permit dispensaries. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has pressured banks to close accounts linked to marijuana. And the IRS has audited dozens of dispensaries using an obscure provision of the federal tax code that prohibits drug traffickers from making any deductions.
Critics of the proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries applauded the federal intervention.
"For them to go after Oaksterdam, which is internationally known for flaunting federal law, sends an extremely strong signal not only to California pot stores, but also around the rest of the country," said Paul Chabot, president and founder of the Coalition for a Drug Free California. "I think in the last year we've turned the corner on marijuana. Now we've seen city after city, county after county ban dispensaries."
But some San Francisco Bay Area elected officials were not pleased.
Rebecca Kaplan, a member of the Oakland City Council, said it made no sense for the government to strike "an exemplary community member" operating in a city with some of the tightest regulations in the country. What is the goal?" Kaplan asked. "Is it a political goal? Is it about sending a message? It certainly raises the concern that people may be targeted for their political speech.
"We have got in Oakland a real need for law enforcement resources on real crime that's a threat to people. If there's extra law enforcement resources available, it would be nice if it would be devoted to illegal gun crime and stopping illegal gun dealers."
A couple hundred people gathered outside Oaksterdam to protest the raids as marijuana smoke wafted in the air. The school is known for its courses on cultivation, edible production and the business of running a dispensary. Ironically, the prerequisite is a class on marijuana laws and how to operate within state guidelines.
Shortly before noon, Oakland police in riot gear arrived at the scene to stand between federal agents removing boxes of files and the increasingly unruly crowds.
Demonstrators shouted, "Shame on you!" mocked the agents and pounded on their vehicles. When the agents moved to the site of the former dispensary a few blocks away, the crowd followed. A man who, witnesses said, got into a shoving match with one of the officers was detained.
Brett Bankson, 30, of Oakland, came to see the raids with his dog and show support for Lee.
He noted that Oakland officials dealt with an initial proliferation of dispensaries in the area through strict regulation that limited the number to four and captured increasing amounts of tax revenue for the strained municipal budget.
"They found a way to regulate that was a good compromise for everyone," he said. "The whole local economy that has depended on this could collapse.
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Graduating Baldrige Fellows Vow to Continue Peer Engagement
April 16, 2014
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
The Baldrige Program is proud to announce the completion of the year-long Baldrige Executive Fellows Program by ten senior leaders exploring all aspects of leadership through the lens of the Criteria for Performance Excellence.
During five training sessions at Baldrige Award recipient organizations and the Quest for Excellence® Conference, the Fellows explored how world-class organizations and their senior leaders achieve performance excellence and stimulate innovation. The Fellows compared learning on leadership from factory, behind-the-scenes, and hospital tours and shared leadership issues and challenges to help them emerge with a broader perspective on strategic planning; sustainability; integration of processes, plans, resources, and goals; and measurement of the right things.
At the end of the program, the Fellows presented their capstone projects that addressed a strategic challenge or opportunity facing their own organizations. Capstones are kept confidential due to their proprietary nature, but examples have focused on the improvement of supply chains, customer strategy, the roll-out of a new product or technology, and operational excellence.
Throughout the program, the Fellows developed a peer network of executives to tap into now and into the future as a way to continue to build the knowledge and capabilities necessary for organizational sustainability.
Following is the 2013 cohort of Baldrige Executive Fellows:
· Jean Alexander, Chief Operating Officer, AARP Services, Inc.
· De Lyle Bloomquist, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tata Chemicals North America
· David Brucks, Executive Director, Functional Excellence, Seagate Technology LLC
· Richard (Chip) Davis, President, Sibley Memorial Hospital
· Alison L. Ferren, Chief Information Officer, Abington Memorial Hospital
· Jay Fox, President, Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie
· Randon Jerris, Senior Managing Director, Public Services, USGA (United States Golf Association)
· Meghan O. Patton, Vice President Human Resources/Chief Human Resource Officer, Abington Memorial Hospital
· Rhonda Rubinstein, Vice President, Total Customer Experience and Quality, Enterprise Group, Hewlett Packard
· Morgan Whitacre, Senior Vice President, Head of Originations, PHH Mortgage Division, PHH Corporation
These Fellows join the ranks of other executives* who took part in the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program:
· Deborah Bowen, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, American College of Healthcare Executives
· Timothy Cavanagh, Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Process Innovation, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
· Wayne Foraker, Senior Director Institutional Assessment, University of Phoenix
· William Griffin, Vice President Marketing, North America, AGCO Corporation
· Donald Haag, Vice President, Mid-West Area, Packaging Corporation of America
· Rob Hagans, Chief Financial Officer, AARP
· John Harris, Jr., Brigadier General, Army Ohio National Guard
· Ziad Haydar, Vice President for Clinical Excellence and Physician Integration, Ascension Health
· Nathan Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gift of Life Donor Program
· Jo Ann Jenkins, President, AARP Foundation
· Kathleen Kearney, Vice President, Business Project and Process Leadership, John Deere Financial
· John McCarville, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain and IT, Griffith Labs Worldwide
· Margaret McGoldrick, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Abington Memorial Hospital
· James Metcalf, President and Chief Operating Officer, USG
· Brad Mitchell, President, Global Logistics and Distribution, UPS
· Douglas Patten, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
· Peter Pronovost, Senior Vice President, Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
· Monty Pooley, President North America Retail, Sara Lee Corp.
· John Smith, Global Product Director, Dow Chemical
· John Varley, Vice President, Quality and Mission Success for Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin
· Michael Woronka, Chief Executive Officer, ActionEMS
In April 2014, a fourth cohort of 14 executives embarked on their year-long fellowship.
The Baldrige Executive Fellows Program was recently highlighted as part of a first place award for the Baldrige Program in the government and military category of the Leadership 500 Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of the world's best leadership development programs and initiatives.
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Mamaroneck Public Library events
Ebook downloads from the library
On a rainy day, isn't it nice to know that you can stay home and download a free e-book from the Mamaroneck Library? Go to our homepage, www.mamaronecklibrary.org and click on the "Download eBooks & eAudio" icon on the lower right side of the homepage. Please have your library card number on hand.
Clearance sale
Come check out the books and DVDs for sale on the lower level of the Mamaroneck Library.
All childrens books: $.50 each or 3 for $1
All paperback books: $.50 each
Hardcover books: $1 each or 3 for $2
Music CDs: $.25 each
Videos: $.75 each
DVDs: $1 each
Art Books: $5 each
Please pay at the check-out desk on first floor.
Clearance sale on the first day of every month: Everything 50 percent off. Nov. 1 and Dec. 2, until further notice.
To volunteer at the book sale, please contact John Hofstetter at 914-698-4789.
Mamaroneck Public Library
136 Prospect Ave. Mamaroneck, 10543
Larchmont Public Library events
Scarecrow Festival registration underway
The annual Scarecrow Festival is a unique event in which participants purchase a metal frame on which to create their scarecrow. In addition to a nominal registration fee—$5 for members of the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library and $10 for non-membersthe scarecrow frame costs $20. Once each participant has their frame, the real fun begins, decorating.
The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library have set aside two days to pick up the frame and decorate: Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to come to the library to pick up the frame and begin the decoration process, and Friday, Oct. 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be materials and craft supplies available for those participating to use. The completed scarecrows will be displayed on the front lawn of the library, where they will be displayed from Saturday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 26.
"[title of show]" at the Westchester Sandbox Theater
Who says four chairs and a keyboard don't make a musical? The Westchester Sandbox Theatre is out to prove that such a combination makes a funny, whimsical and completely off-beat musical called "[title of show]."
Featuring a terrific quartet of local theater performers, this musical is like no other you've ever seen. It tells the story of two out-of-work actors who set out to write a musical about…well, writing a musical. And through their journey, they are able to reach for their dreams and make friendships that will last forever. Eight performances only, so don't miss it. "[title of show]" runs through Oct. 12: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults and $24 for seniors and students. Call the box office at 914-630-0804 for information about group rates. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wstshows.com. The Westchester Sandbox Theatre is located at 931c E Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck.
Center for Continuing Education's fall programs approach
The Center for Continuing Education's fall program begins the first week of October. Register for classes now to avoid the disappointment of a class being filled or cancelled. The full catalog features a broad range of course offerings, including computer training, writing and literature, art, fitness, cooking, foreign languages, finance and much more. New trips are featured this fall; a food-tasting ramble in New York City's Greenwich Village and SoHo on Oct. 17 and a visit to the Dia: Beacon Museum and lunch at the Culinary Institute on Dec. 6. For the first time, the center is offering online classes for those who prefer to learn at their convenience in their home or office. Partnering with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults, you'll take classes on your own computer, offering you a flexible and convenient way to learn. To register for all classes, visit www.LMCCE.org or call 914-698-9126 for more information.
At Home on the Sound event
Retired television producer and writer Don Epstein, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, will relate humorous personal reminiscences of his 40-plus years in the industry in a talk hosted by At Home on the Sound on Oct. 16. His work brought him in close contact with so many TV and film stars that he can give his talk the reverse title "Celebrities Who Have Known Me."
Among the many past and present celebrities with whom Epstein has worked are Marlon Brando, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Peter Ustinov, Willie Nelson and Dr. Joyce Brothers. "Working with them toward a mutual goal of putting on the best show possible, you get to know them in a way the public seldom can," he said.
At Home on the Sound is a service organization for individuals 60 and up who live independently in the area. Epstein's talk is free and open to the public at St. John and Paul's rectory meeting room at 3:30 p.m. www.AtHomeontheSound.org.
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We took a taxi to explore the town. It was so hot that we did not dare climb up the stairs to the Acropolis. We saw several people slip and fall on marble stairs at other sites.
We took a taxi to Ephesus for EUR 70 round-trip. The driver waited for us at the site. It was fully worth is. Afterwards we explored Kusadasi a Little. A very clean and nice harbor town.
We took a Sightseeing bus. Naples was very disappointing: dirty, with graffity everywhere (even on historical buildings) and badly organised. Our boat trip to Capri was also not really worth the trouble.
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Animal Farm
by George Orwell
Animal Farm Pride Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
And then, after a few preliminary tries, the whole farm burst out into "Beasts of England" in tremendous unison. The cows lowed it, the dogs whined it, the sheep bleated it, the horses whinnied it, the ducks quacked it. They were so delighted with the song that they sang it right through five times in succession, and might have continued singing it all night if they had not been interrupted. (1.20)
Oh, we get it. The animals just like to hear themselves sing. J/K! They're just all delighted to be doing something together, and they're really taking pride in this new vision of animal harmony that Old Major has given them.
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"Now, comrades," cried Snowball, throwing down the paint-brush, "to the hayfield! Let us make it a point of honour to get in the harvest more quickly than Jones and his men could do." (2.24)
When pride is helping you get the harvest in quickly (or get good grades, or put on pants every morning instead of going to the grocery store in your sweatpants ahem), it's all good. When it's making you vandalize your rival school? Maybe not so good.
Quote #3
All through that summer the work of the farm went like clockwork. The animals were happy as they had never conceived it possible to be. Every mouthful of food was an acute positive pleasure, now that it was truly their own food, produced by themselves and for themselves, not doled out to them by a grudging master. With the worthless parasitical human beings gone, there was more for everyone to eat. There was more leisure too, inexperienced though the animals were. (3.3)
So far, so good. When you have to buy your clothes with your very own paycheck, you tend to take better care of them; when you work hard for yourself, you tend to be happier about it.


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Yeates shines at Quad Meet for track and field
SBU earns seven first-place finishes, sweeps Providence, Hartford and Bryant
Track and field readies for America East Indoor Championships
Competition to begin Feb. 10 in Boston, Mass.
Track & Field competes at Bucknell Invitational and Metropolitan Championship
Terry Martin sets school record in the long jump
Stony Brook track & field runs successful home quad meet
Seawolves set numerous records at University Track
Track & Field opens outdoor season at Monmouth
America East Championships to be held May 5-6 at Maine
Indoors: Placed ninth (4:05.97) in the 4x400m at the America East Championships (2/19)...finished 15th in the prelims of the 400m at the America East Championships (2/19)...crossed 53rd in the 500m at the Valentine Invitational (2/12)...took 21st in the 4x400m at the Valentine Invitational (2/12)...crossed 28th in the 400m at the Giegengack Invitational (2/5)...crossed 16th in the 4x400m at the Giegengack Invitational (2/5)...placed 39th in the 300m at the Princeton Relays (1/22)...finished ninth (1:04.90) in the 400m Fordham Season Opener (12/3).
High School: A four-year letterwinner at Sullivan West High School for coach Joe Seidl ... team captain as a senior ... team MVP as a junior.
Personal: Kathryn Rose Manzi ... born July 26, 1992 in Middletown, New York ... daughter of George and Ann Manzi ... sister of Mathew and Michelle ... brother ran track at Ithaca College ... majoring in anthropology.


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Both local and international visitors to Australia find worlds of wonder as they explore the world's largest living coral aquarium at the ReefHQ Aquarium in Townsville. This stunning scientific exploration of the coral ecosystem is located in the City Centre and in close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, a worldwide treasure.
Special Exhibits at the ReefHQ
The main attractions are the 200,000 gallon predator tank and a vast aquarium open to the elements. With a pneumatic wave machine that successfully mimics the tides, it is home to more than 120 species of coral, both hard and soft. Interacting with the naturally constructed coral reef within the aquarium are a vast array of tropical fish species, waving sponges, colourful and spiky sea urchins, as well as the beloved sea stars that call the ocean their home.
A special program is devoted to sea turtles. The turtle hospital cares for sick and injured members of these endangered creatures and returns them to their vast watery world once they have regained health. Museum staff conducts twice daily talks on turtles each day.
Anyone who is fascinated by sharks must plan their visit around the thrice weekly shark feeds. Watch as these predators congregate and devour their food. Special predator dive shows will delight and amaze.
Conference facilities are available as well as guided tours and school visits.
Where to Stay While Visiting Townsend, Australia and the ReefHQ
The ReefHQ is located in a central location of Townsend so there are plenty of rooms available for rent in the area. However, to really appreciate the beauty of Australia's ocean views, a stay at the Mariners North Holiday Apartments in Townsville is advised. Located close to the ReefHQ as well as to the boats bound for the Great Barrier Reef itself, international and local visitors are treated to the best that the country has to offer.
The two and three bedroom apartments are perfect for families and groups travelling together. Guests experience four star luxury at surprisingly affordable prices. After hitting the local tourist attractions, cuisine, and nightlife, our guests appreciate the salt water pool and tennis courts provided on the Mariners North Holiday Apartments grounds at the end of a long, wonderful day in Townsend.


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Tad Boyle Knows How Buffs Can Replace Josh Scott's ProductionUniversity of Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle says despite losing star forward Josh Scott the future looks bright for his team next season.
Boyle Frustrated By Some Hoops Programs That 'Live In The Gray Area'Two of the four schools in this weekend's Final Four have recently run into trouble with the NCAA.
Buffs Blow 11-Point Halftime Lead, Fall To UConn 74-67Rodney Purvis, Daniel Hamilton and a stifling defense carried Connecticut back from an 11-point first-half deficit, giving the Huskies enough for a 74-67 first-round victory over Colorado.
Buffs To Face UConn In 1st Round Of NCAA TournamentThe University of Colorado Buffaloes landed a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play the University of Connecticut.
Colorado Rolls Over Washington State 80-56 At Pac-12 TourneyGeorge King scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half as the Cougars focused on Josh Scott, helping Colorado run away from Washington State for an 80-56 victory Wednesday in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament.
As Clock Ticks On College Career, Josh Scott Feeling 'Bittersweet'Josh Scott has put together one of the most consistent careers in Buffs basketball history.
Scott, King Lead Colorado Past BYU 92-83No lead is ever safe when Colorado steps onto the court. Usually it's a source of pride for the Buffaloes, who have overcome double-digit deficits in three of their wins this season.
Colorado Beats Northern Colorado 82-52Josh Scott had 18 points and eight rebounds, Wesley Gordon added nine points and 15 boards, and Colorado beat Northern Colorado 82-52 on Sunday for its fifth straight victory.
Colorado Holds Off Upset-Minded Nebraska-Omaha 87-82George King scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half, Josh Scott had 14 points and 12 rebounds and Colorado rallied to beat Nebraska-Omaha 87-82 on Sunday afternoon.
King, Scott Lead Colorado Past Auburn, 91-84George King nearly doubled his previous career high with 27 points and Josh Scott scored 24 to lead Colorado to a come-from-behind 91-84 victory over Auburn on Tuesday.
Boyle, Buffs Look To Rebound From Disappointing SeasonColorado coach Tad Boyle was too soft last season and stalwart forward Josh Scott too soft spoken. Both adamantly vow that won't be the case again. They will be more forceful leaders.
8 Things Overheard In Tad Boyle's Golf CartThe CU Buffaloes men's basketball coach shows off some serious skill with his drives on The 19th Hole on Saturday, but some of the most interesting part of the show is the conversations with Vic Lombardi in the golf cart.


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USD's planning process began by setting strategic goals. But the realization soon grew that what we had articulated were not strategic goals with specific objectives to be achieved, but strategic directions that should be ongoing for our campus. Under these directions we launched five institution-wide strategic initiatives, and the directions we set served as a foundation for planning throughout the university's divisions and departments as well.
We have not "achieved" the directions established in this first cycle, but we have "advanced" them, with well-developed programs that are now permanent parts of our university structure. We are closer to realizing our vision of being a nationally preeminent Catholic university than we were when we began this process, as the examples below illustrate. We continue to pursue the directions established in this cycle of strategic planning and look forward to what we can achieve in our next cycle.
|1. USD will become a more culturally diverse and culturally competent community through recruitment at all levels, deepening transborder and international educational partnerships, and involving students and faculty in international learning experiences.
|Siloed programs and services for study abroad and international efforts
|International Center (founded 2007) coordinates undergraduate study abroad programs, increased
International Opportunity Grants for faculty and staff
|587 undergraduates studying abroad in 2004-05
|1114 undergraduates studying abroad in 2009-10 (90% increase)
|Unranked in international study
|Ranked #2 among doctoral universities in percent of undergraduates studying abroad by the Institute of International Education
|Siloed programs and services for underrepresented students, faculty, and staff
|Center for Inclusion and Diversity (founded 2010) serves as a focal point for students, faculty, and staff.
|1,818 minority students enrolled Fall 2004
|2,507 minority students enrolled Fall 2010
(38% increase)
|189 international students enrolled Fall 2004
|401 international students enrolled Fall 2010
(112% increase)
|Cultural competence not specifically addressed in the core curriculum
|Diversity course added to core curriculum requirements
|2. USD will provide integrated learning experiences across educational contexts and contribute to the scholarly research on ethics to develop intentionally the leadership capacities of all students.
|Siloed programs and services for first-year students in Arts & Sciences and Student Affairs
|First Year Experience programs coordinated jointly by Arts & Sciences and Student Affairs:
— Torero Days orientation
— Residential Life programming
— Enhanced preceptorial courses
— Targeted retention initiatives
|85% of 2003 entering freshmen retained
|88% of 2009 entering freshmen retained
|No specific programs for second-year students
|Second Year Experience launched with Intersession study abroad program
|3. USD will be a powerful advocate for social justice and human rights through the establishment of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and the recruitment of international scholars and peace practitioners.
|No school
|First graduate school for Peace Studies in the country
— Hired founding dean
— Hired first faculty members
— Visiting scholars in residence
|M.A. in Peace Studies launched in Fall 2002 with 10 students
|M.A. in Peace Studies expanded in Fall 2010 to 34 students
|Independent outreach and research programs
|Consolidated and expanded within the Kroc School of Peace Studies:
— Institute for Peace and Justice
— Trans-Border Institute
|4. USD gives a privileged place to the liberal arts and sciences in its undergraduate curriculum and in its influence on graduate and professional programs.
|Undergraduate Research and Internship Conference, 2002
— 62 posters, 5 oral presentations
— 23 faculty mentors and advisors
|Expanded to students in all disciplines as "Creative Collaborations," 2010
— 158 student posters, 8 oral presentations
— 75 faculty mentors and advisors
|$3.9 million in faculty grants in 2002-03
|$5.2 million in faculty grants in 2009-10
|5. USD will substantially increase its endowments, strengthen fiscal viability, and forge stronger relations with alumni and friends by developing a stronger and clearer institutional identity regionally and nationally.
|$97 million endowment, June 30, 2003
|$322 million endowment, April 30, 2011
|$8.5 million in philanthropy in 2001-02
|$20.5 million in philanthropy in 2009-10
|$53.6 million raised toward $200 million goal of Campaign for USD by June 30, 2003
|$205.6 million raised at conclusion of Campaign for USD, December 31, 2007
|$201 million debt, June 30, 2006
|$182 million debt, April 30, 2010
|No consistent brand, confusing variety of images
|Definitive USD brand and visual identity
|Few nationally recognized academic programs
|More undergraduate and graduate programs ranked nationally
|10 regional alumni chapters in the United States in 2003
|21 regional alumni chapters in the United States, plus alumni chapters in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Middle East
|No Commissioner's Cup Trophy prior to 2004
|Awarded WCC Commissioner's Cup Trophy:
— 2007-08
— 2008-09
— 2009-10
|Additional Planning Initiatives
|Catholic Social Thought task force speakers, workshops, and events
|Programs continued and expanded through:
— Council for the Advancement of Catholic Social Thought
— Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture
|No comprehensive enrollment management plan;
stats in Fall 2004:
— 7,623 freshman applications
— 3.66 average high school GPA
— 1167 average SAT score
|Enrollment Management Committee created;
stats in Fall 2010:
— 12,141 freshman applications
— 3.81 average high school GPA
— 1203 average SAT score
|Limited recycling and conservation efforts
|Sustainability initiative launched in Fall 2007:
— Office of Sustainability created with full-time director, May 2010
— 8th-largest solar energy facility on a U.S. college campus at 1.2 megawatts
— E-waste recycling center opened
— Included in The Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges
— 25% reduction in water used for irrigation
— Student Life Pavilion built and certified LEED Gold
|Outdated master plans
|Recent planning for the future:
— Academic Excellence Plan (2009–2014)
— Campus Master Plan (2009–2020)
— Athletics Master Plan (2009 onward)
|Unreliable information technology
|Major infrastructure improvements:
— Unified, stable, redundant campus network
— Ubiquitous wireless
— Banner and associated student service systems
— MySanDiego portal
— MySDMobile application
— Upgraded learning management systems
— Modern classroom technology