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Science wants to build dinosaurs to fight terror. Also shits, giggles.
Nevertheless, I find this idea of using dinosaurs as an inspiration for the military really exciting, because I'm pretty sure that the further we go down this road the sooner we'll get to Voltron. That's awesome. Let's see how America's enemies handle a lion-shaped, fist-shaped hole in their chests.
And along those lines, as the Department of Defense is apparently open for ideas, and as we're also kicking around things I thought were awesome in the 80's....
5 Incredible Sources of Inspiration for the MilitaryFalkor: from The Neverending Story
Making a huge flying hairy snake-dog might sound crazy, and indeed it is. I can't defend it. But what makes Falkor so great is that he's a luckdragon. That's right, he's so lucky it's actually part of his genus. If we could somehow reverse engineer his luckiness, we could have a close air support platform or troop transport completely invulnerable to enemy RPG fire - so long as we remember the power of imagination.
Nazgûl: from The Lord of The Rings
Technizally the Nazgûl were the dudes who rode the black leathery dragon things that I'm talking about, but everyone calls those things Nazgûl anyways, so that's what we'll go with. (They never did get a proper name, thank to Tolkien's almost child-like lack of merchandising acumen.) These are already black and sinister looking, like the military prefers, but could still use some upgrades: in the books they were destroyed by the bravery and character of a very small, hairy man. We probably don't want that to happen so definitely kit them out with a minigun or something, and keep them away from Italians.
Cloud Car: from The Care Bears
Not a weapon that's going to strike fear in the hearts of those who hate freedom, but bear with me. This is all about economical construction costs. You've got an airborne weapons platform for essentially the price of a beach umbrella, which may actually be superfluous, now that I look closer at it. So just the cost of the wheels then. At first I didn't know what the wheels were for, seeing as the vehicle is propelled by love, but then I remembered. They're for steering.
Teddy Ruxpin's airship: from Teddy Ruxpin
With the help of his friends and his ability to move his lips, Teddy Ruxpin got into a whole series of exciting adventures, and in 1987 was the envy of every child who had no friends because they couldn't speak. Along with the social confidence that goes along with vocalization, Teddy Ruxpin also had access to an airship, which carried him off to distant lands even though it looked about as airworthy as a fireplace. This probably wouldn't be suitable for front line military duty, but I'm sure it could be used to ferry troops into secure landing zones, or take the President on state visits to unimportant countries.
Small children: from Ender's Game
If there's one thing Ender's Game taught us is that if you brutalize children from an early enough age, they're capable of great things. Ok, just one thing. Killing. But so long as you point them in the right direction when they go off, that can still be pretty handy. Now thanks to morals, we don't live in the sort of environment where terrorizing children is generally acceptable, but if you ask me, if we're truly serious about fighting terror in all its forms, it might be time to establish a results based testing regime to find out which of our 6 year olds are the most dangerous when armed with a sock full of batteries. I've actually got a whole notebook here with similar ideas and drawings, if anyone who doesn't work for the FBI wants to see it.


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Top Definition
To give someone 'tick' or 'ticka' is to give someone drugs on credit.
Q: "Can I get this deal on 'tick' until Monday?"
A: "Ahhh....helllzzz no!"
Q: "Does Erik do 'ticka'?"
A: "Ahhh....helllzzz no!"
A: "Ahhh....helllzzz no!"
Q: "Does Erik do 'ticka'?"
A: "Ahhh....helllzzz no!"
بواسطة Diego يوليو/تمُّوز 12, 2003
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Can you define these popular missing words?
buff, fit, good (looking)
When he wore his armani suit he looked TICK
بواسطة J-ski مارس/آذَار 7, 2003
very fit and sexy, attractive, good looking
that boy is tick, just look at that body so tick
بواسطة elcoolj أغسطس/آب 30, 2005
to give someone drugs now, knowing that payment will happen some time in the near future
'' could you tick us an eighth till i get paid''
بواسطة jack johnjackson أغسطس/آب 30, 2006
Tick: A pest. A problematic insect. Also refered to as a BoRe. The tick/BoRe easily gets under your skin causing irritation. The Tick/BoRe seems to be found in most parts of the world. It is an annoyance to nearly every known creature. It's only known natural enemy is 2 species found within the UK. They are commonly refered to as the "Lion1" and "Lion2". The tick/BoRe immediatly runs/retreats at the sight of these creatures. The only known cure for the tick/BoRe is the use of the "ignore" feature.
" I wish someone could remove that tick/BoRe"
بواسطة floydrules أغسطس/آب 5, 2009
individual who prefers playing videogames instead of having a social life
Anthony: Yo i played Fifa 10 for 3 dasy straight without going out
Dylan: You are such a fucking tick
Dylan: You are such a fucking tick
بواسطة degro يناير/كانون الثّاني 6, 2010
A small insect that attaches it's self to other living creatures and sucks their blood thus gaining the name pest. Ticks must be removed from the body or it will cause serious damage to the host such as blood loss. If ticks are found on animals it is best to get them to the vet asap.
Jessie a 9 week old puppy masstif was coverd in more then 1,000 ticks and if she wasn't found when she was she would of died of blood loss.
بواسطة Finnerty نوفمبر/تشرين الثّاني 22, 2009

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Perched on a rocky ledge 30m above a series of fine sandy beaches, ERICEIRA offers one of the few natural harbours between Cascais and Peniche. During the nineteenth century boats left from here to trade with countries as far away as Scotland and Brazil. Later, it provided a welcome escape route for Portugal's last monarch, Dom Manuel II – "The Unfortunate" – who hightailed it to the harbour at Ericeira on October 5, 1910, fleeing into exile as Portugal finally jettisoned its monarchy.
Although it's now much more built-up on the outskirts, and a busy resort in peak season when people flock here from Lisbon, Ericeira remains a laidback place of narrow lanes and whitewashed houses picked out in cobalt blue. It's also renowned for excellent seafood – the town name is said to derive from the words ouriços do mar (sea urchin).


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Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini & More Late Stars Honored at the Emmys
The rumblings were so loud about what some saw as favoritism that even Emmys host Neil Patrick Harris stepped into the fray to explain the reasoning.
"I always find the In Memoriam is just really interesting because sometimes it seems weird that they keep the audio on in the house, so some people get applause and some people don't, and it turns it into this weird moment," he told Access Hollywood. "And you want that moment to be honoring those people, and not a competition."
Came airtime, the tributes were a heartfelt salute to comedian Jonathan Winters, All in the Family's Jean Stapleton, Glee's Cory Monteith, Family Ties creator Gary David Goldberg and Sopranos star James Gandolfini, and few could argue with that sentiment.
Here are portions of what was said by people who knew them well.
Jonathan Winters
"Jonathan Winters was my mentor. I once told him that and he said, 'Please. I prefer "Idol," ' '' said his Mork and Mindy costar Robin Williams. "The beauty of Jonathan was that he was a big, brilliant kid that never grew up and the world was his playground. In April, Johnny turned out the lights, but he sure burned bright while he was here. Thanks for the spark, big guy."
Jean Stapleton
"All of us who knew Jean felt the way Archie did when he said goodbye to Edith: 'You had no right to leave me that way without giving me one more chance to say "I love you," ' " said a tearful Rob Reiner, who played her son-in-law on All in the Family before he went on to become a director.
Gary David Goldberg
"Gary had a great laugh," remembered Michael J. Fox who got his big break playing Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties, which Goldberg created. They went on to collaborate again on Spin City. "Whenever I catch a rerun of one of our shows, I can hear him – not in my head but right there on the soundtrack."
James Gandolfini
"He had tremendous warmth and heart. He was kind; he was uniquely generous. One got the feeling Jim was never entirely comfortable with all the attention he got. Usually because he said it every chance he got," said Tony Soprano's TV wife, Edie Falco. "You all knew James Gandolfini the actor; I was lucky enough to know Jim the man. It's Jim the man, the very dear man, that I will miss most of all."
Cory Monteith
"I'm here to say that all that warmth and that charm, that open-hearted quality that we loved in Cory was no act. Cory was a beautiful soul. He was not perfect," said his Glee costar Jane Lynch, touching on the addiction demons that led to Monteith's premature death at the age of 31. "To a generation that loved Cory so, please know that this gifted and wonderful young man was worthy of your love. And if you were lucky enough to know Cory as we did and witnessed first-hand Cory's goofy, breezy sense of humor, his natural instinct for inclusiveness and his unbridled sense of generosity, day in and day out, I promise, you would have loved him even more."


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FREEPORT — The Freeport Eagles Auxiliary will hold its Christmas Party at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at This is It Eatery, 16 N. Chicago Ave.
The ladies' night out will include dinner and a performance of the play "A Tuna Christmas." The event is for members only.
Cost: $12 for the play; dinner is on your own. For information or reservations: 815-232-7095 by Dec. 3.
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Let's see what the global-warming deniers can make of THIS:
The level of the most important heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, carbon dioxide, has passed a long-feared milestone, scientists reported Friday, reaching a concentration not seen on the earth for millions of years.
Scientific instruments showed that the gas had reached an average daily level above 400 parts per million � just an odometer moment in one sense, but also a sobering reminder that decades of efforts to bring human-produced emissions under control are faltering.
The best available evidence suggests the amount of the gas in the air has ...
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City guide Bellinzona
Swiss cities up close and personal.
Discover the unique charm of our Swiss cities - with the vision and the heart of a local:
The most important information, excursions, events and much more.
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A perfect weekend in Bellinzona
Bellinzona (German: Bellenz) is strategically positioned where the valley narrows on the way to the Alpine passes of St. Gotthard, San Bernardino and Lucomagno (Lukmanier). The town acts as a gateway to Italy for those travelling from the North, and the keyhole to the Alps for those coming from the South.
The picturesque corners and squares, the courtyards and the neo-Classical, Italian-style theatre, and the sympathetically restored old houses tell visitors the history of what is culturally a Lombardy town. In its alleyways are richly decorated patrician houses and beautiful churches. Yet behind the austere charm of the medieval town is all the dynamic life of a modern meeting-place. Numerous boutiques, cafés and specialist shops offering culinary delicacies invite you to linger and window-shop. Each Saturday there is a big weekly market on the Piazza Nosetto.
The fortifications of Bellinzona are among the most important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alps, and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2000. From the Castelgrande, Bellinzona's oldest and mightiest castle, there is a beautiful view over the Old Town and the surrounding area. A little museum in the Castelgrande documents the history of Bellinzona's castles and town centre. There are also museums in the other two castles.
It was the Romans who realised the strategic importance of the site, and first built a castle here, in the first century A.D. In the Middle Ages this was extended to form a long, impregnable fortress. Because of its location, Bellinzona was always a bone of contention between the Dukes of Milan and the Swiss. It was only in 1516 that the town first became part of the Swiss Federation.
Bellinzona is ideally located for excursions to the nearby holiday resorts of Locarno and Ascona, over Monte Ceneri to the southern Tessin with its main town, Lugano, up the romantic side valleys of the Tessin or northwards into the Leventina, with the Bedretto valley, or into the sunny Blenio valley.
The "Tre Castelli" are the symbol of Ticino's capital, and form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montebello and Sasso Corbaro house museums relate the town's rich history.
The "Tre Castelli" are the symbol of Ticino's capital, and form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montebello and Sasso Corbaro house museums relate the town's rich history.
- Three castles – the medieval fortifications, with the castles of Castelgrande, Castello di Montebello and Castello di Sasso Corbaro, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Villa dei Cedri – municipal art gallery with Swiss and Italian paintings from late 19th and early 20th century, as well as contemporary art. There is a particular focus on artists from the local area.
- Old Town – in the area around the Piazza Nosetto, Via del Teatro and Piazza del Governo, the Old Town boasts a wealth of beautiful merchants' houses, stone gateways, balconies with wrought iron railings and inn signs from a bygone era.
- Teatro Sociale – inspired by La Scala in Milan, the building is in the typically Italian Classical style, and is the only theatre in Switzerland to have been preserved from the 19th century.
- Modern architecture in Bellinzona – in the Castelgrande, the architect Aurelio Galfetti has cleverly integrated a boldly designed restaurant, while the Convento delle Agostiniane on the Monte Carasso has been converted into a modern training centre by the architect Luigi Snozzi.
Top Events
- Carnevale Rabadan Bellinzona – highly traditional carnival, with a big masked procession, street performers and masked balls (February).
- Open-air cinema in the Castelgrande – at the castle, in a romantic setting under the stars (Juni).
- Piazza Blues Festival – for a few days, Bellinzona becomes the blues Mecca of Switzerland, with international stars (June).
- PerBacco! – traditional wine-growers' festival with a procession in national dress, wine-tasting, theatre and lots of music (September).
- Cheese market – autumn festival with fresh produce, cheese and wine produced by Ticino farmers (October).
- Castellinaria Youth Film Festival – the spotlight is on children and young people in the films shown here (November).
- Christmas market – in the Old Town of Bellinzona (December).


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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Ashley Ridge girls didn't mess around Friday.
The Lady Swamp Foxes put their game with Beaufort away early, outscoring the Lady Eagles 11-4 in the first period and 17-3 in the second en route to a 45-26 win.
"We were just looking to push the ball and make sure we would win this one," Ashley Ridge senior Kim Cole said. "We played with a lot of heart and didn't take anything for granted."
Ashley Ridge improved to 11-7 on the season with a 6-2 mark in Region 8-AAAA with the win while Beaufort fell to 1-19, 0-8. Now the Lady Foxes have their sites set on Summerville and Colleton County. With an 8-0 start in region play, Summerville has clinched the region's top playoff seed and Colleton County also carries a 6-2 region record into play this week.
Ashley Ridge jumped out to a 9-2 lead over Beaufort with buckets from Ashley Tierney, Shelby Daly and Olivia Baum and free throws from Tierney and Brenna Swartz. Early in the second period, Daly put the first set of nails in the coffin, hitting back-to-back three-pointers for a 20-6 Ashley Ridge advantage.
The Foxes carried a 28-7 lead into the half and a 40-11 lead into the final period despite substituting heavily after Daly's final of three shots sank from behind the arc.
Daly finished with a game-high 13 points and Tierney added nine points for Ashley Ridge. Amber Britton led Beaufort with 11 points, all of which came in the fourth period.
The Lady Swamp Foxes faced Summerville on the road Tuesday after press time and wrap up their regular-season schedule with a game at Colleton County Friday.
Ashley Ridge 45, Beaufort 26
AR (45): Shelby Daly 13, Tierney 9, Bowman 6, Swartz 4, Cole 4, Bowers 4, Baum 2, Cousins 2, Richardson 1
B (26): Amber Britton 11, Wallace 6, Bolden 4, Simmons 3, Fields 2
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Freedom of Communicative Action
Lawrence B. Solum
Georgetown University Law Center
Northwestern University Law Review, Vol. 83, Nos. 1 & 2, pp. 54-135, 1989
Illinois Public Law Research Paper No. 08-06
The thesis of "Freedom of Communicative Action" is that Jurgen Habermas's theory of communicative action illuminated the deep structure of the First Amendment freedom of speech. Haberams's theory takes speech act theory as its point of departure. Communicative action coordinates indivudal behavior through rational understanding. Communicative action is distinguished from strategic action--the use of communication to manipulate, deceive, or coerce.
Part I offers an introduction. Part II outlines a hermeneutic approach to interpretation of the First Amendent. Part III explores and criticizes existing theories of the freedom of speech. Part IV explicates Habermas's theory of communicative action. Part V developes a theory of the freedom of expression based on Habermas's theory of communication. Part VI applies that theory to particular problems in free speech doctrine. Part VII draws some conclusions about the implications of this exercise for the development of doctrine and the theory of communicative action.
"Freedom of Communicative Action" was published in 1989, and some of the views expressed in the article are no longer affirmed by the author.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 83
Keywords: constitution, constitutional theory, constitutional interpretation, hermeneutics, speech act, Gadamer, Habermas, communicative action, communication, first amendment, freedom of speech, freedom of expression, free speech
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For Immediate Release:
August 29, 2003
Elizabeth Adams
In order to promote enhanced collaboration among elements of the consumer/survivor movement, the NAMI National Consumer Council is pleased to announce it will host a Round Table Forum of leaders from the consumer/survivor movement to work towards establishing a Consensus Partnership Platform for Change. This groundbreaking policy-centered event is planned to occur as soon as possible within the next 90 days in order to build on new opportunities presented by the recent release of the President's New Freedom Commission Report.
There has never been a greater opportunity for consumers of mental health services (consumer/survivors) to come together and take leadership of a broad, recovery-oriented movement in the United States. However, important consensus development work among different elements of the consumer/survivor movement remains to be done. A recent example of deep divisions that remain in our movement is illustrated by recent events surrounding "Support Coalition International" (SCI). On August 16, 2003, members of the SCI and Mind Freedom (MF), began a fast to publicize their disagreement with prevailing scientific and medical consensus on the nature and treatment of mental disorders (mental illnesses).
Literally and symbolically, they have chosen to direct their protest to the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Psychiatric Association, and NAMI, The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness—although in fact the fast represents a challenge to nearly all organizations and members of the mental health community, including the World Health Organization (WHO), President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), as well as many consumer-led groups.
NAMI respects the right of SCI/MF and others to their views. In recent years, NAMI has sought to engage in ongoing dialogue with consumer/survivor leaders over not only those issues where we disagree, but also more importantly, areas of potential agreement and cooperation.
Consumer Leadership within NAMI:
NAMI has been and remains an organization committed to promoting consumer leadership. Eighteen years ago, NAMI recognized the importance of providing leadership opportunities for members living with mental illness and established the National Consumer Council. The NAMI National Consumer Council advances the activities and involvement of the consumer membership of NAMI at the local, state and national levels by facilitating active participation in advocacy, peer support, public education and governance of the NAMI organization. Three active subcommittees are Ethics; Restraint and Seclusion; and Education, Mentoring and Outreach. Today, consumer leaders constitute a full one-quarter of all NAMI Board members at all levels of the organization. In addition, consumer leadership is essential to NAMI's policy, program, outreach and scientific activities.
The NAMI National Consumer Council acknowledges and is proud to work actively in support of the NAMI mission, which is "the eradication of mental illnesses and the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these disorders." This work focuses on activities and efforts to preserve the respect, dignity and human rights of mental health consumers.
Council members and other NAMI grassroots volunteer leaders living with mental illness dedicate themselves to empowering and educating mental health consumers to address their issues around care, treatment, services, mutual support and consumer rights through consumer initiatives in their communities. We work hard to maintain a productive and accountable National Consumer Council through literally thousands of volunteer hours of time and talent. The consumer movement within NAMI is incredibly rich in its experiences, leadership and diversity. NAMI members who happen to have a mental illness bring a plurality of opinions and perspectives to our organization. The NAMI National Consumer Council honors the diverse opinions of all members when providing input regarding support, education, advocacy and policy issues.
Leadership development opportunities are emerging as an important mechanism to help in the recovery process. Experiential knowledge is a common theme in both leadership and recovery, and NAMI provides those experiences.
For NAMI, recovery is a foundational principle and involvement in NAMI has become an important vehicle for recovery and a pathway towards wellness. A strengths-based approach, as well as a focus on consumer choice, are cornerstones of all NAMI initiatives, activities and efforts. In the past year alone, thousands of NAMI members living with mental illness have benefited from the various opportunities for leadership and recovery with the organization.
In addition to the National Consumer Council, specific NAMI initiatives developed to help the process of recovery include:
The Importance of Dialogue:
NAMI consumer leaders and members have had similar experiences and share concerns with other individuals and organizations within the consumer/survivor movement, even if we do not always agree with their ideological views or tactics. In this light, we are puzzled by the current SCI/MF protest, especially because it comes shortly after the release of the New Freedom Commission's final report to the President—which has created new opportunities to seek changes in the mental health system. The NAMI National Consumer Council views these new opportunities as the dawn of a new era in which the development of consensus within the advocacy community will be of increasing importance.
For this to occur there must be genuine dialogue and respect for all elements of the national consumer/survivor movement. Sadly, however, for many years, NAMI members living with mental illness who are a large, diverse and growing component of this movement, have experienced unwarranted criticism and at times, outright derision from our peers in the consumer/survivor movement. It has been difficult to experience discrimination from others in the movement who point to the values of choice, self-determination and respect, yet have at times seemed unwilling to honor those values in communicating with NAMI members living with mental illness. It is our greatest hope that this chapter in our movement is coming to a close.
NAMI remains committed to ongoing, respectful dialogue with all individuals and organizations genuinely interested in promoting recovery and otherwise improving the lives of persons who confront schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, severe anxiety disorders and other severe forms of mental disorder. Whether by providing support, education, advocacy, or leadership experiences, all levels of NAMI are working every day to improve conditions in society and to provide avenues for recovery. The NAMI Consumer Council is proud to be a respected, viable, integral part of the NAMI organization. Recovery is possible, and people no longer need be defined by their illness, but rather by the goals, hopes and dreams so vital to each of us.
We believe it is time for a sustained dialogue to identify how we will move ahead – together.
Marty Raaymakers, NAMI Michigan, Chair
Steve Miller, NAMI Iowa, Director
Veronica Macy, NAMI Indiana, Vice Chair
Eileen White, NAMI South Dakota, Member at Large
Jean Steele, NAMI Alaska, Member at Large
Richard Gray, NAMI Kansas, Member at Large
As The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness, NAMI leads a national grassroots effort to transform America's mental health care system, combat stigma, support research, and attain adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, jobs and family support for millions of Americans living with mental illnesses. NAMI's one thousand affiliates are dedicated to public education, advocacy and support and receive generous donations from tens of thousands of individuals as well as grants from government, foundations and corporations. NAMI's greatest asset, however, is its volunteers—who donate an estimated $135 million worth of their time each year.


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That was how first-year Stetson Rowing head coach Mark Wilson described his team's results at the first day of the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships at the Melton Lake Racing Venue in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
"I was so impressed with the racing today from our entire team, the rowers became racers today!" Wilson said. "The Men's Novice 8, Women's Novice 8, Women's Varsity 4, and Women's Lightweight Varsity 4 all traveled to Tennessee to make a statement and today they did just that."
SIRA has been a serious regatta for over 30 years and this year has grown in depth and experienced crews with teams coming from Washington DC, Philadelphia, Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and even San Diego. The total team count was 57 teams from 21 states.
"Our student-athletes came here for the business of racing on the great course and showing their best, which they did today," Wilson said.
The racing started with the Women's Novice 8 finishing fourth in its heat with a time of 7:56 behind High Point, Vanderbilt, and Washington U. Their race event had 23 teams entered so the progression was the top three crews in four heats went on to the A/B semi finals and then the next six fastest times advanced to the C Final. The Hatters raced really well and were overstroked during most of the race but stayed true to their race plan and even though they did not make the A/B semi's still had a fast enough time to make the C finals.
The Women's Novice 8 crew went out in the evening and laid down a season-best time of 7:53 in the C Final and finished third.
"I was so proud of this group of young women," Wilson said. "They just started rowing in January and saw the water for the first time in February. They are responsive, excited, and a great group to coach!"
Next, the Men's Novice 8 raced in one of the most competitive events in the entire regatta. Nationally-ranked and recruited teams such as Delaware, George Washington, and Purdue, a total of 24 teams in all, were entered in the race, creating four heats of six boats each. The Hatters went to the line and drew the number one seed of George Washington who laid down a great time of 6:13, then Delaware at 6:23, Vanderbilt at 6:29, Stetson a season-best 6:48, Miami (Ohio) 6:52.3, and Clemson 6:52.8.
The crew was in a fight for the whole race and did a fantastic job in the final 250 meters as they sprinted into a slim lead to earn them the second-fastest time of those crews not going directly to the A/B finals.
"I was really impressed with the changes in the lineup and the racing that these guys did today," first-year assistant coach James Dietz said. "We talked about length and power and they really did it today! I was really pumped to see them race the finish and give it all and have a great time."
The Men's Novice 8 later raced in the C Finals in the evening and finished a very respectable third to Notre Dame (6:34) and Florida State (6:46). Stetson posted a new season-best time of 6:48, followed by Murray State (6:52), Miami (Ohio) (6:58), and Clemson (7:00).
The Women's Lightweight 4 received some interesting news prior to its heat races. As the Hatters were in their warm up they were told one of the teams did not make weight and that their event was to go directly to the A Final. This was a big shock to the team but they took it in stride and followed the directions of regatta officials and rowed the course for a good practice. They came off the water really excited to go out on Sunday and show what they have and work to the medal stand.
The Women's Varsity 4 was full of surprises for Coach Wilson. The team was competing in one of the most loaded events with 23 other teams in the event. The Hatters went to the heat race with the goal of racing again and beating somebody, anybody. Well they came off the line like a rocket and just kept going and raced to a very easy third-place finish behind Nova Southeastern and Florida State but ahead of the College of Charleston, Texas and Purdue. The effort gave the team the opportunity to race in the A/B Semi Final.
Coach Wilson was so pleased with these results and he felt that whatever happened later would mean the team was racing on Sunday which is always the goal at such a big regatta.
What came next was very emotional. The Four led by Senior Coxswain Erin Lee, and stroked by Cathleen Vogelsgang, Shannon McCarthy, Julia Pearce, and Bow Chloe Blackletter went into the A/B Semi and finished third again just edging out George Washington University to earn a spot in the Grand Final (top six crews of the region).
"I rode my bike and yelled the whole way, I just kept saying GO, GO, GO and yelling their names," Wilson said. "I was just so excited for these girls! The message today was that these women evolved from rowers to RACERS today! I was just so impressed with their desire and it was so great to see."
Results from their race put Central Oklahoma University in first with a time of 8:02, followed by Nova Southeastern (8:10), Stetson (8:17), George Washington (8:19), Tampa (8:22) and Jacksonville (8:58).
The Lightweight and Open 4 will race on Sunday Morning in the A finals then the team will return to Stetson University.
Women's Novice 8 – Cox Mike Austin, Tabitha Petri, Shelby Curren, Kaytlynn Sorensen, Adrienne DeVita, Trixi Menge, Amber Quigly, Savanna Wharton-Lake, Sheree Carter.
Men's Novice 8 – Cox Katie , David Crosby, Jackson Reddick, David Nutting, Jack Ulricksin, Harris Grumman, Tim Kile, Angelo Parkinson, and Bow Konnor Krieger.
Women's Light 4 – Cox Madeline Briggs, Deonna Graham, Alicja Duda, Tori Teter, Kiara Urena
Women's Open 4 – Cox Erin Lee, Cathleen Vogelsgang, Shannon McCarthy, Julia Pearce, and Chloe Blackletter


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One of the biggest rumors swirling around the professional wrestling world of late has to do with the future direction of Hulk Hogan.
The Hulkster has stated in recent interviews that he's "done" with TNA, ending a cozy arrangement with that company that netted him a reported $35,000 per appearance.
The 60-year-old Hogan, at one time arguably the biggest star in the business, could justifiably demand exorbitant payoffs during his run as a credible, active, in-ring performer.
But TNA, a company desperately looking for ways to cut costs, has been criticized for spending a sizable portion of its budget on talent whose relevance has been on a steady decline.
Hogan certainly fits that category.
It can be debated whether Hogan's four-year run in TNA was financially beneficial to the company. Most would posit that, in the long run, TNA paid more for Hogan than he was worth.
In the beginning, Hogan absolutely meant something to TNA in terms of stature and added revenue streams that the company otherwise might not have been able to tap into.
But, like most of Hogan's runs over the past decade, once the glitter began to wear off, his value to the company had little effect on ratings or pay-per-view buyrates.
Some even claim that the seemingly endless string of appearances by Hogan and his longtime cohort, Eric Bischoff, hampered the creative direction of TNA.
Bischoff also appears to be a non-factor at this point. TNA claims that he is "working at home" and won't be attending any more tapings. Translated, that means he will be riding out his contract until it expires.
Both apparently have worn out their welcome in TNA. What worked in 1995 doesn't work anymore. That's just the cyclical nature of the wrestling business.
Rumors also have abounded in recent weeks over the viability of the company, with some sources reporting that Dixie Carter and her family are looking to sell off interests in the company.
Hogan's current deal with TNA expired this month, and he is technically a free agent.
So where does that leave The Immortal One?
Wrestlemania XXX is less than six months away, and there would be no better landing spot for Hogan than the company he helped transform into a national phenomenon in the mid-'80s.
Definitely interested, Hogan took it a step further at a recent autograph session in Philadelphia.
"I'd love to be at Wrestlemania, I'd love to be in the crowd, but it would really be cool to be in the ring."
That's highly unlikely to happen. Unless, perhaps, WWE books a "First Man Walking" match between Hogan and The Great Khali.
The 12-time world champion has had hip and knee replacements and multiple back surgeries. It's been hard at times for him to even navigate his body through the ropes and into the ring.
"I don't think I can wrestle too much anymore, but just being around the business and helping and being part of it is pretty cool," he said in one recent interview.
As Hogan is wont to do, however, he boldly declared in another interview: "Let me put it to you this way, brother. With the right guy, the right situation, with a big enough event, big enough storyline, you're (darn) right I have one more (match) left in me."
And later, but even more succinctly: "Right guy, right venue, right payday."
Hogan's longtime confidante, Jimmy Hart, last week stated that Hogan has a couple of matches left in him. A Hogan-John Cena bout has been floated.
Follow the money trail, and you'll find Hogan. He never fails to go to the highest bidder, and the only question remaining is whether WWE is willing to fork over more money than TNA is willing to do in order to retain his services for another year.
One source close to both sides said he had a difficult time believing WWE would heavily invest in a Hogan return.
"The McMahons hate Hogan. Why would they bring him back?"
One word. Money.
Hogan, taken in small doses, would be good for a nostalgia pop coming at a landmark event such as the 30th anniversary of Wrestlemania, a mega-show the Hulkster helped popularize. Hogan was so big at one time that he earned a Sports Illustrated cover (he was the first active pro wrestler to grace the cover).
Hogan, returning to his Hulkamania roots, also could be a valuable asset to the upcoming WWE Network. He would be a natural fit in the role as a WWE ambassador.
Hogan revealed earlier this month that he had been in contact with Triple H, Vince McMahon's son-in-law, and had been warmly received.
"He just welcomed me with open arms. He said if ever I decide I get the itch to come back home, the door's open."
Will Hulkamania run wild in New Orleans?
It would be a fitting way for the legendary Hulkster to end his career — on the biggest stage of them all.
And it would give his legions of Hulkamaniacs one more shining moment.
WWE diva collapses
WWE divas champ AJ Lee collapsed during a match Friday night in London, but the company says she will be OK.
WWE says the 26-year-old Lee (April Mendez) fainted during her match with Brie Bella due to dehydration.
She had been out of action as recently as last month with a concussion.
Lord of the Rings
Old School Championship Wrestling will present its annual "Lord of the Rings" tournament featuring all of the group's champions on Dec. 1 at the Hanahan Rec Center.
Also on the bill will be TNA's Gunner going up against Brady Pierce.
Bell time is 5 p.m. Doors open at 4:30.
Adult admission (cash at the door) is $10; kids 12 and under $5. Half-price admission will be extended to each person who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots.
Reach Mike Mooneyham at 843-937-5517 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or follow him on Twitter at @ByMike Mooneyham and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MikeMooneyham.


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"More on Microsoft 'Jupiter' and what it means for Windows 8"
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"Introducing Moncai"
"Our plan is to release the service in stages, by first having a private beta, where we can control the initial load and work out the issues. From there, we will do a public beta, although this stage will not be very long. Our hope is to do the majority of the work during the private beta. Then, once the public beta is complete, we will release. We will be offering incentives during the beta periods by giving out credits to be applied to your accounts or by sending out swag, like stickers and t-shirts, based on the level feedback and involvement."
"C++ Fake Interview"
Not Bjarne Stroustrup: "Well, one day, when I was sitting in my office, I thought of this little scheme, which would redress the balance a little. I thought 'I wonder what would happen, if there were a language so complicated, so difficult to learn, that nobody would ever be able to swamp the market with programmers?'"
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Happy New Year! Jim is busy hauling manure from everywhere. He was in the sheep yards, now he is back in the cattle yards. December was a busy month for us. Unfortunately Jim did not get any fall field work done. I kept him busy in the kitchen with cookie orders. Christmas found us with 8000 cookies baked and delivered and we were tired. December did have a few exciting times too! We found a farm cat in the house the beginning of December one night. Getting her out of the house was not her idea at all. If we had been more dressed for the occasion it might have helped I'm not sure. What we did have happen was not fun either. After finally throwing her out literally, we were left with deep scratches and lots of cat bites for both of us. Midnight is not the best time to visit the local ER but that is what we did. Tetanus shots and high doses of antibiotics and we were on our way home bandaged up again. Everybody has asked if the cat is still alive and yes she is still eating at the cat food pan. We are now getting ready to start with the shearing of the sheep in a week or so. Lambing will begin the first of February and we like to have them sheared before if possible. Having them sheared is just easier to see how close they are getting and easier to nurse the lambs.
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Become an Independent Web Designer Who Doesn't Work For Somebody Else, Gets Paid More and Works From Anywhere (+ Chooses His Own Hours).
From the Macbook Air of: James Richman
Location: Cardiff, UK
Date: Apr 15, 2016
Hey, James here…
In this page I'm going to "reframe" your reality … just a little — but enough to give you some big "AH-HA!" moments.
I'm going to show you how to move closer towards doing $36K/yr online ($3K/mo).
Truth is … $36K/yr (or more) is simply a matter of scaling up something smaller that is already working for you.
Most likely you do some things right already.
Like with diet – usually it's not about eating new foods.
It's about eating less bad food and more of the same good food you like already.
Hard truth would be that your favorite cheeseburger has 437 calories, which is 1/3 of daily calorie amount you need.
The same is with the business of web design.
On your way to sustainable web design business, you must learn some hard truths about web design industry.
Fix some misconceptions, that industry has lead you to think as truth.
What is the usual freelance web designer's path?
What are the steps we follow to become a freelance web designer?
Usually it goes like this:
- Learn skills (design + code)
- Create a portfolio website
- Go to job boards to find clients (make money)
- Keep Learning / Rinse and Repeat (hopefully you get lucky and get to build your agency)
That's what most "newbie" designers do, and then they wonder why it's so hard for them to STAND OUT.
Everybody follows the same old path (many don't persist).
Of course there are loads of competition.
Our approach is based on the same universal path, but "tweaked" in an unconventional way.
And this approach makes competition IRRELEVANT.
This path looks like this:
- Learn, know the basics (but you should know basics already… HTML, CSS, WordPress).
- Figure out your dream customer based on your skills and interests. Do the research.
- Create a portfolio by positioning yourself to stand out and attract your dream customer by speaking language he understands.
- Find where your dream customers hang out (forums, groups) – help them, deliver value first (make money afterwards)
- Keep Learning (high-level skills) / Automate / Delegate / Multiply (here's where you expand what works and build your agency)
This is a very generalised bird-view vision – as we know the "devil is in the details" …
But even with just following these steps you will be far more successful than you would by following the herd.
I'll cover each step in detail.
But FIRST you need to know something, just so that we're all on the same page.
I am going to expose you to a (very) DIFFERENT way of approaching business of web design.
I've never been one to conform to the "status quo" way of becoming a freelance web designer.
"Me-too" web designers go to job boards, crowdsourcing sites and try to compete with each other on price.
This is basically a race to the bottom and you surely don't want to win that race (trust me).
If they can create a system (in perfect balance of quality and lowest price), where they can optimise several websites a day or fix ten WordPress issues a day, they can get by.
But in this case, they still are being a commodity.
Easily replaceable.
They must work very hard all the time, but yes … they are living the freelance web designers lifestyle.
For some people this works well, but mostly only for people from countries, where you can survive with $300-$500/mo.
… but this is not the only (or the best) way to get a result.
I prefer another strategy…
One that's based on philosophy, that you become a leader, influencer to the small and targeted audience (niche).
You see, it's far more powerful to speak directly only to your dream customers, than trying to make the message attractive to everybody.
When you know what's going in your customer's head, you're the best suited to help him.
It's far better (and more SUSTAINABLE) to be able to educate your client and become his business consultant.
— vs being "yes-sir, yes-ma'am" designer who blindly executes all his client's demands, even if he's wrong.
The distinction may not be clear to you yet.
So I'll explain.
Because the dynamics of each approach produce a VERY different result.
Typical "me-too" Freelance Web Designer's Method
… years of procrastinating.
Codecademy. 6 months of studying.
$10 promo on WordPress course.
3 months later…
Okay …
Hopefully now I am good enough … (but maybe I should spend 2 more months to learn JS…)
Now let's procrastinate for 3 more months to create our PERFECT portfolio.
5 months later…
Let's try…
Sign Up for PeoplePerHour, Elance, UpWork.
Send 23 proposals to clients (copy/paste CV and link to portfolio).
"I am a web designer with 3 years of experience who knows HTML, CSS, and WordPress…Responsive Web Design!"
Jordan shoots, and scores!
Err … not so fast, tiger :-]
Because most clients won't ever get back to you.
If they do, they will be looking to find the cheapest guy for the job.
Again you're on your way to win the race to the bottom.
Unsatisfied … You'll blame it to the lack of knowledge or portfolio.
You spend more months studying latest trends, languages and working on your portfolio.
You make a little more money, but eventually you'll say to yourself…
- competition is too big
- rates on job boards are too low
- I'm simply not good enough
- learning curve is too steep, technology/trends change too fast.
… either way.
So let's look at an alternative approach…
The Unconventional Approach
You learn the basics, but you know them already, since you've been playing around with websites for years.
So not much more time to spend there.
You know you'll figure the rest when such need arises (you can find everything on Google anyway).
Before creating a portfolio website, you do the research to find a niche you know, like and want to be part of.
You figure out your dream customer and his challenges, you can help solving.
You ensure your messaging on portfolio speaks to your dream customer and showcases your unique expertise in the niche.
When looking for jobs, you only focus on finding this dream customer.
(In job boards, FB groups, forums, LinkedIn…)
When interacting with potential clients or when sending proposal you spend time to find all you can about client's project.
You deliver value before money has ever changed hands.
Client feels special right from the start.
He senses you can help him to grow his business.
He is heard. And feels understood.
You jump on the Skype call.
Interaction started with you optimising a contact form for him (for free or small amount).
It ended with him hiring you to revamp the website and do A/B testing to his sales funnel (because you explained to him how it will grow revenue of his business).
You spend more time to learn more about A/B testing and sales funnels to be a better help to the client.
When you're done and project is delivered.
This is how you develop long-term relationships with clients and build a stable web design business.
Such clients become lifelong customers.
Why wouldn't they?
They invested $1000 to hire you, but earned $1500 back in the next 3 months because of their optimised sales funnel.
That's a good ROI.
(read: they didn't invest in responsive website..money they never made back…)
If I had to give one tip, then I'd say to have a razor sharp focus. You don't get a big audience by appealing to everyone.
Instead, you pick one area and rock at it.
— Michael Martin
I have a ton of proof and case studies of friends, who've done it.
But here's the most recent…
Lately I've been focusing on helping business and life coaches. *find a niche*
I like this market, because I have interviewed a lot of life and business coaches before.
I understand their thinking, goals and common challenges.
This time, I got a referral from another past client. *this happens a lot when you deliver results*
He is a business coach, and he needed a website redesign (at least he thought so).
After doing some research, I understood his main challenge to grow his business wouldn't be solved with redesign, but with better email marketing.
*I've helped many coaches in past to solve the same challenge, so I had a good idea this was the case.*
His goal (hope) with redesign was to get more coaching clients.
But I knew that redesign won't help him to achieve that goal. *knowing the market*
I put some numbers together and knew if I can give him ten (10) extra coaching clients after I'm done — he'll make $30K (his minimal product package is $3K/mo).
I put my proposal together and charged him $15K for the project (redesign and email marketing efforts).
I promised to earn his money back in 2 months.
Explained my plan and thinking in detail.
He agreed.
The rest was easy. Me working on my craft.
Using my web design skills and knowledge in email marketing.
P.S. I projected it will take two months to make his money back. Instead he did it in just over one month.
This could only happen because I knew the market well.
I understood my client's challenges.
I spoke his language.
I focused on delivering results that he cared about.
(Results he needed was more coaching clients, not responsive web design).
Need more?
Here's another $23K client from January 12, 2016. This is the bank's statement.
I don't show this to brag, but to show what is possible.
Interested in learning how to do this?
(I tell the whole story about landing this $15K client and what I did to deliver the results in the emails #3 and #4).
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Btw, quick question…
Do you think of yourself as a freelance web designer or a business consultant?
Have you seen some designers making $3K/mo easily, yet you struggle to make this "hobby" a real business?
Why do you think is that?
Do you think they are smarter, more talented than you?
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quote: The proposal is to take away the gas tax, and offset it by taxing only hybrid/EV drivers.
quote: If we all switched to electric cars (and you know how stupid I believe that to be right now) should we have no money to maintain roads? Or just take it out of the general fund?


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Scientists at UC San Francisco say they have found a more precise way to turn off genes, a finding they believe will speed research discoveries and biotech advances and may eventually prove useful in reprogramming cells to regenerate organs and tissues. The strategy borrows from the molecular toolbox of bacteria, using a protein employed by microbes to fight off viruses, according to the researchers, who describe the technique in the current issue of Cell.
Turning off genes is a major goal of treatments that target cancer and other diseases. In addition, the ability to turn genes off to learn more about how cells work is a key to unlocking the mysteries of biochemical pathways and interactions that drive normal development as well as disease progression.
"We've spent energy and effort to map the human genome, but we don't yet understand how the genetic blueprint leads to a human being, and how we can manipulate the genome to better understand and treat disease," explained Wendell Lim, Ph.D., a senior author of the study. Dr. Lim is director of the UCSF Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, and professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology.
The new technology developed by the team of UCSF and UC Berkeley researchers is called CRISPR interference, which "is a simple approach for selectively perturbing gene expression on a genome-wide scale," noted said Lei Stanley Qi, Ph.D., a UCSF systems biology bellow who was the lead author of the Cell study. "This technology is an elegant way to search for any short DNA sequence in the genome, and to then control the expression of the gene where that sequence is located."
The technique will allow researchers to more easily and accurately trace patterns of gene activation and biochemical chains of events that take place within cells, added Dr. Qi, and will help scientists identify key proteins that normally control these events and that may go awry in disease.
Unlike conventional RNA interference techniques, CRISPR interference allows any number of individual genes to be silenced at the same time, he continued. "In addition, it acts more crisply, if you will, by not turning off untargeted genes the way RNA interference techniques do."
Another methodology, RNA interference, blocks the messenger RNA that drives protein protection based on the blueprint contained within a gene's DNA sequence. By preventing protein production, RNA interference may be used to get around the problem of difficult-to-target proteins, a frequent challenge in drug development.
But CRISPR interference acts one step earlier in the cell's protein manufacturing process, said Jonathan Weissman, Ph.D., a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator and a UCSF professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology, who is another senior author on the work.
"The horse has already left the barn with RNA interference, in the sense that the RNA message already has been transcribed from DNA," he explained. "With CRISPR interference, we can prevent the message from being written."
CRISPR (an acronym for 'clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats') is a system that bacteria use to defend themselves against viruses. CRISPR acts like a vaccine, incorporating bits of genes from viruses. Bacteria can reference this library of virus genes to recognize and attack viral invaders.
Dr. Qi and colleagues used a protein from this system, called Cas9, as a chassis into which they can insert any specific RNA partner molecule. The selected RNA serves as an adaptor that determines the target anywhere within the genome. "Targeting the machinery to new sites is extremely flexible and quick," said Dr. Qi.
The research team was able to get the system to work in mammalian cells as well as bacterial cells, and is working to improve its efficiency in mammalian cells, including human cells. The team aims to couple the Cas9 chassis to an enzyme that will enable the technology to turn genes on as well as off.
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By Christina Tynan-Wood
"It's not fair!" my teenage son recently wailed at me. "Other parents don't know this much about technology. I want one of them for a mother!" Sure, my feelings were a little hurt by his willingness to dump me for a Luddite. But his lament gave me a window into how completely he would walk over me when it came to technology use if I couldn't hold my own.
This lament was in response to my efforts to limit his screen time. He sees the average of seven hours and 38 minutes per day kids are consuming media, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation study, as a good thing. But I know that heavy consumers of media tend to get worse grades than kids who watch their intake. And sitting in front of a screen — any screen — can lead to obesity.
I was a geek before I had children. And, more than being able to hit a baseball or bake cookies, it is a skill that has served me while raising my two tech-savvy kids, now 14 and 11. Technology is a big part of growing up these days. Without my geek cred, I would have been buffeted by the winds of peer pressure far more than would have been good for my kids. As a tech journalist (among other things, I write the "Family Tech" column in Family Circle), I get to look at gear before it hits the market and decide what — and how much of it — I want my kids to use.
So I know parents have questions: Is technology making kids' lives better or worse? Which technology should you embrace or ban? Should computers and other gadgets be treated like books and water — free and readily available — or should you "go Amish" and shut it all off? How do you control how much screen time your kids indulge in? And what age is the right age to say yes?
Of course, the answers to these questions depend on your values, your kids' desires and abilities, and your budget. But some technologies are better than others (and when I say "better," I don't mean technically). So here is a breakdown of the basic categories of gear your kids will beg for — and some answers that are better than "Everyone else has it."
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quote: I wish your lonely, friendless, socially inept child well for the future tho :o)
quote: Enjoy the hospital bills when your kid pulls/tares something, or injures themselves in another way *thumbs up*(If you have insurance, then who cares? I know, money is all that matters, not their well-being or not putting a child at risk of injury. Who cares about that?)


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Hamilton's beautiful, spacious campus blends traditional historic charm with dynamic, modern facilities. Living and learning together in this resource-rich environment — sharing a common experience — often lead to friendships that last a lifetime.
And students certainly make the most of it. Each year, Hamilton hosts more than 750 concerts, lectures, sporting events, blood drives, poetry readings, parties, debates, worship services, films, gallery openings, coffeehouses, volunteer activities ... the list goes on and on. Students lead more than 125 community service, cultural, musical, athletic, political, social, media, recreational and religious groups. Plus there are 28 varsity teams, 11 club programs and dozens more intramural and recreational offerings.
Providing the setting for these activities, as well as academic study and residential life, are first-rate facilities. In fact, Hamilton is in the midst of a massive campus renewal and has invested more than $150 million in new and renovated buildings over the past decade.
As they engage in this dynamic environment, students experience quality personal interactions. Although it's hard to pinpoint, visitors say they sense it almost immediately. Students are comfortable with each other. They tend to be serious about their studies, but they don't take themselves too seriously. They are accepted and respected for who they are.
Perhaps Zöe Baldwin '06 said it best: "When my family and friends come to visit, they all comment that I seem to know everyone. It's not that I know everyone, it's that everyone knows everyone."
Number of students who participate with HAVOC (Hamilton Action Volunteer Outreach Coalition) each year — 400+
Number of alumni and guests who returned to campus for Reunions 2011 — 1000
Percentage of alumni who "strongly agreed" or "agreed" (in a 2005 survey) that they learned as much outside the classroom as they did from the academic program — 67%
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On Friday, Magnolia will join the National Public Gardens Association and its member gardens around the United States in raising awareness of the important role public gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship and plant and water conservation.
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A former Amherst woman whose horrifying story of spousal abuse garnered national attention on the Oprah Winfrey Show returned Wednesday to Erie County to support a specialized domestic violence court that has been criticized by District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III.
"This court is a very important thing to me because of my personal experience," said Susan Still, whose ex-husband's trial in 2004 was the first held in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court.
Ulner Lee Still was sentenced to 36 years in state prison for felony assaults and misdemeanors against his wife. One of the beatings was captured on videotape.
"It would be a travesty for this court to be eliminated," Still told The Buffalo News.
State Supreme Court Justice Paula L. Feroleto, administrative judge of the state's Eighth Judicial District of Western New York, has said the court system intends to keep the integrated court intact.
Sedita has stopped prosecuting misdemeanors and violations in the court, but he continues to prosecute felony domestic violence cases in the specialized court as well as in other courts.
Sedita prefers that his prosecutors handle violation and misdemeanor-level domestic violence cases in local courts. Too many cases in the integrated court are dismissed or end in acquittal because they never belonged in the court in the first place, and his prosecutors' time could be better used elsewhere, Sedita has said.
Sedita said he would like to add a prosecutor to his Sex Crimes Bureau but has not been able to do so because two prosecutors are tied up in the domestic violence court.
The specialized court was formed so that domestic violence victims would not have to appear before different judges in multiple courts to deal with separate criminal, family and matrimonial cases. The court enables one judge to hear all of the cases. Only those with cases pending in criminal and family or civil courts are referred to the court.
Supporters say the court allows the judge to become better informed about all of the cases in which the victim and defendant are involved and creates consistency in orders of protection.
"In IDV court, one judge knows the whole story with the family," Still said.
Still, who no longer lives in the area, speaks at training sessions and conferences across the country before lawyers, police officers, judges, prosecutors and victim advocates about the impact of domestic violence.
She said she returned to Erie County on her own when she heard about the controversy involving the court.
"I have only heard of success rates in areas with integrated domestic violence courts. It's always positive feedback. This is the first negative feedback I heard. I was shocked," she said.
She urged prosecutors and court personnel to look at what steps can be taken to improve the court. "It's working everywhere else," she said. "If it's not working in Erie County, let's find out why it's not working."
Specialized training for judges and other court personnel in the integrated court benefits the victims, improving how they are treated. The court can better monitor offenders' participation in programs, which local courts cannot duplicate, Still said. She said it's important for prosecutors to handle misdemeanor cases in the integrated court. "Today it's a misdemeanor, and tonight it's a homicide," she said, calling the court a homicide-prevention effort.
Sedita said he tried for two years to resolve his complaints with court officials over the integrated court. He has sought money from the court system to help pay for the prosecutors, or more control over which cases are brought into the court, or scheduling flexibility for prosecutors assigned to the court.
But he has said the court system has rejected his proposals, and all the while his office pays for prosecutors to be in the court.
"Every solution I proposed has been summarily rejected," Sedita said. "I've been trying for two years. Do you think for a second I would do something as controversial as this if I had somewhere else to go?
"I'm not trying to create controversy. I don't want people to think I don't care about domestic violence."
Still's case, which involved a felony, was brought to superior court after a prosecutor had reviewed the case and a grand jury returned an indictment. It was not sent to the integrated court by an administrative transfer, the process that Sedita has complained about.
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Some of the area's top community leaders and youth advocates gathered Monday in County Hall with one objective in mind: finding new ways to combat the wave of violence claiming too many young lives on the streets of Buffalo.
The 21 member Erie County/Buffalo Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Committee panel held its initial meeting with an aim toward producing recommendations that ranged Monday from expanded hours at community centers to introducing youth to spirituality.
The committee was the result of a Dec. 12 protest rally convened by County Legislature Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant, D-Buffalo.
The idea now is to craft a mission statement and reconvene on a monthly basis until the recommendations can be presented to the Legislature and Common Council. So far, the panel's founder is encouraged.
"I am very optimistic," Grant said. "We have a very diverse group here, and we're going to make sure the level of homicides and violent crime goes down as more education and employment opportunities become available."
Grant noted that the members all bring their own expertise to the effort, and that together, a comprehensive set of recommendations is expected to result.
"These members all do this as individuals in their own places," she said. "Now we bring everyone together."
Jeffrey M. Conrad, director of the Center for Employment Opportunities and a former South Council member, will act as chairman of the new group. He also is looking forward to the final document crafted by a group that is "passionate" about its mission. Fighting violence in the community already is at the top of almost all of their agendas, he said, and their collective expertise could go a long way toward reducing street violence.
Grant announced the formation of the panel at a Dec. 12 rally on Minnesota Avenue where a young couple had been fatally shot while parked in a car. At the time, she said she would convene elected officials from the city and county, law enforcement, block club presidents, pastors and various community organizations, including MAD DADS, FATHERS, Stop the Violence Coalition, Buffalo Peacemakers, Buffalo United Front and Buffalo Promise Neighborhood.
She said the aim was to identify concerns of specific neighborhoods; address crime issues and find solutions; identify resources for youth, including job training; provide counseling and mentoring to youth; and work with the Buffalo Board of Education to provide GED and educational support programs.
All of those goals received backing from around the table of community leaders on Monday. And it appeared as if specific recommendations were already beginning to take shape. Murray Holman of the Stop the Violence Coalition said simple measures like expanding the hours at youth centers would produce far-reaching effects.
"How can we do our work if the youth are on the streets?" he asked. "If we're going to get them jobs, first we've got to get them to a community center."
Other suggestions included job training for employment opportunities in construction at the expected building boom around the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, increased parental involvement and exposure to spirituality.
"You can have all the programs in the world, but the most important thing is parents," said Dwayne Ferguson of MAD DADS.
Conrad said he wants to model the group's work on a similar effort in Louisville that recently resulted in 80 new recommendations. The local panel then agreed with his recommendation to form four subcommittees revolving around youth, employment, education and health care. He said he hopes the committee will approve a mission statement at its March meeting.
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It was a Friday night to remember for a few members of the Modern Family cast – they spent an hour of it trapped in an elevator.
Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson were on their way to headline a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City – Stonestreet's hometown – when the elevator at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center stopped.
"Stuck in an elevator for 35 mins," Ferguson Tweeted, sharing a video of the crowd of 15 asking firemen to "Get us out!"
Rescuers worked their way from the 40th floor down to the third to free everyone, the Kansas City Star reports.
"After a quick hour trapped in the service elevator, we were rescued," Bowen Tweeted.
"That's my mom in blue," Stonestreet writes, sharing the above photo before joking, "I honestly handled being stuck in an elevator better than I thought. All Jesse did was pass wind."
The trio finally hit the stage at about 10 p.m. and closed with the line, "Have a great night – don't use the elevators!"
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Monday, April 8, 2013
Editor's note: My name is Brenda Loyd Allred and I grew up in Summerville when it was a very small town. After graduating from Ashley Hall I went to Brenau College and received a degree in Political Science and History. But best of all I met the love of my life and we celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2010. Les and I now live at Franke at Seaside, which we think is the greatest place and are active members of Holy Cross Church on Sullivan's Island. One of our favorite activities is attending a writing class named "Word Weavers." This is where I found the courage to write my stories about growing up.
By Brenda Loyd Allred
Special to the Moultrie News
Snow was something I saw in storybooks or on the calendar hanging in the doctor's office when I was growing up in Summerville. February was the worst month - dreary days of rain and what we natives thought was cold weather. The only good thing was you finally got to wear your Christmas winter coat.
The Charleston stores all had coat sales in November. You always knew what that big box under the Christmas tree held for you. It was not the bride doll with her luggage and trousseau you had prayed for. Every Summerville child would sadly tell you that Chesterfield coats, the only brand sold at Condon's Department Store, never wore out. Christmas day was traditionally one of the warmest days of the winter season. People drove around with their convertible tops down. If you were lucky enough to get a new bike it was a perfect day to ride. It would have been a perfect day to play with your bride doll if you had gotten one, but not to wear the coat that would follow you home no matter where you left it. (Trust me on that)
When I was 6 years old a friend of mine named Mary invited me to her February birthday party. Mother and I went to our five and dime store for a gift. I found a beautiful glass bear filled with purple bubble bath. Mother approved the choice and price. The bear and I returned home. The more I looked at this bear with the purple bubble bath, the more I was unsure if Mary really deserved such an elegant gift.
Mother who was way ahead of the rest of the world in re-cycling kept a box of used gift paper. She would always find just the right size, iron the paper to get the wrinkles out and then wrapped a lovely gift topped with a re-gifted bow. Once wrapped, I knew this ended any discussion about who deserved the bear. Mother did remind me that a bear for cake and ice cream was not a bad trade and I had to agree. She always knew if all else failed, just appeal to my greed and I would give in.
All of the mothers were speechless with admiration when they found that Mary's mother was not having her house wrecked with party games, but was dropping all of us at the theater to see a movie. No one had ever thought of her as such a clever person.
I don't remember which movie we saw because near the middle of the film the lights came on, the screen went blank and the manager told us to put our coats on and follow him. Off we trooped outside. What to our wandering eyes should appear, not eight tiny reindeer, but something so much better. Snow.
We were marched across the street to the small city park and for the next hour of magic we little southern magnolias, played in the snow. We tasted it. We rolled in it. The bad boys stuffed it down the back of our coats, and we really didn't care. Like all good things the snow melted and we went back and saw the rest of the movie. The manager called all of our parents and told them we would be an hour late. We came out of the theater and couldn't wait to tell our mothers or daddies about our magical hour.
It wasn't until I had re-lived the day about a hundred times that it suddenly hit me. Mary had my beautiful bear with the elegant purple bubble bath, but where was my cake and ice cream? I always held this against Mary. Years later when she got married I wondered if they produced that same birthday cake at the reception and did she share it this time?
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I hope the movie is as good as the book because part six the book was a hundred % better than the movie!!!
The bird of Hermes is my name eating my wings to make me tame...
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Yes I read the last book. =]
It's frickin' good! I hope the movie is better like the book. -]]
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any book they turn into movie 9 out of 10 suck
I liked it but it wasn't my fav I would say that 5 and 6 were my favs for sure. Love... is just a different kind of pain.


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