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Cited Complementary Strands Archives Browse Issues: DECODED Online (Current) DECODED 4.2 qPCR (April 2014) DECODED 4.1 (January 2014) DECODED 3.4 (October 2013) DECODED 3.3 (July 2013) DECODED 3.2 (April 2013) DECODED 3.1 (January 2013) DECODED 2.4 (October 2012) DECODED 2.3 (July 2012) DECODED 2.2 (April 2012) DECODED 2.1 (January 2012) DECODED 1.3 (October 2011) DECODED 1.2 (July 2011) DECODED 1.1 (April 2011) Subscribe Your Research IDT Products for Innovative Applications Print Page All posts Reduced Barcode Contamination using Oligonucleotides with TruGrade™ Processing A Case Study: Barcode Crosstalk can Severely Affect Next Generation Sequencing Results The GenePool is a next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics facility within the University of Edinburgh. As such, its scientists both produce and analyze data. The Facility works mostly with academic labs in Scotland and the rest of the UK, but also has a number of collaborations overseas. We interviewed Dr Karim Gharbi and Dr Pablo Fuentes-Utrilla to gain insight into research at The GenePool and discuss how IDT oligonucleotides with TruGrade processing improve their sequencing data. When researchers contact The GenePool with a research proposal, scientists at the Facility suggest experimental designs to address the research question, determine which sequencing platform is best suited to the project, and recommend the most appropriate data analysis plan. In most cases, The GenePool helps researchers from conception to publication; i.e., Facility members may help the researcher set up their project, secure funding, produce and analyze the data, and write up the results for publication. Barcode Cross Contamination With the increasing capacity of NGS instruments, the Facility is performing multiplexed sequencing runs with an ever-increasing number of samples. A technique they are employing to facilitate this is restriction site–associated DNA (RAD) sequencing (Figure 1), which subsamples a portion of the genome for analysis. Dr Gharbi describes this as reduced representation genome sequencing, which allows them to screen or sample many individuals at relatively low cost. However, it is important to realize that the technique is only effective if the scientists can accurately barcode the libraries that they create so that sample-specific information can be retrieved after the samples have been pooled for sequencing. When performing multiplexed RAD sequencing, scientists at The GenePool currently use 8 nt barcodes that differ by a minimum of 4 bases. Figure 1. RAD Sequencing Library Preparation Workflow. (1) DNA from different samples (S1 and S2) is digested with restriction enzymes that leave a 4-base overhang. (2) P1 adapters with a molecular identifier (MID) unique to each sample (i.e., barcode) and complementarity to the overhang are ligated to the digested DNA. (3) The P1-barcoded DNA samples are pooled. (4) The pooled library is sheered to generate target sizes of 300–700 bp. (5) Library DNA is size-selected for fragments 300–700 bp and to eliminate adapter dimers. (6) Y-shaped P2 adapters are ligated onto the library DNA. (7) The library is enriched by PCR; the combination of P2 adapter design and correct PCR primers ensures that only fragments that have both P1 and P2 adapters will be amplified. (8) The enriched RAD library is sequenced on the Illumina platform. Each 100 bp read will begin with the sample MID, followed by the restriction site overhang (r.s.), and then the associated DNA sequence. Bioinformatics tools are used to separate the DNA fragments based on the sample MID. It is, therefore, extremely important that there is no cross-contamination in the P1 adapters. During recent data analysis, bioinformatics scientists at The GenePool Facility realized that some of the data produced by this method exhibited alarming levels of cross-contamination (crosstalk) between the barcodes; e.g., for Sample X labeled with Barcode #1 and Sample Y labeled with Barcode #2, they observed substantial levels of Barcode #2 in Sample X and Barcode #1 in Sample Y. This was completely unsatisfactory as it is imperative that these data can be robustly separated to infer accurate genotyping calls. Dr Gharbi explains that when they are examining differences between populations for example, poor separation of genomes will bias allele frequencies and make populations appear more similar than they really are. If they were investigating segregation of genotypes from parents to offspring, such as identifying the genetic basis for a particular trait, they would obtain incorrect genotypes, which can lead to unreliable results. Crosstalk in such experiments can have multiple origins, but Drs Gharbi and Fuentes-Utrilla quickly suspected cross-contamination of the oligonucleotides used for barcoding. Drs Gharbi and Fuentes-Utrilla discovered their barcoding contamination rather serendipitously. It so happened that in placing an order with their previous supplier for oligonucleotide barcodes for their NGS experiment, the plate setup the researchers used made the cross-contamination obvious. With this discovery, The GenePool scientists determined that neither HPLC- nor PAGE-purified oligos from that supplier were of sufficient purity for the sensitive multiplex NGS that the Facility performs. Drs Gharbi and Fuentes-Utrilla are concerned that the problem of barcode crosstalk may be pervasive in NGS. However, in their opinion, this issue has not received sufficient attention. In RAD sequencing, barcode crosstalk is a particular problem due to the method of library preparation, as wrongly allocated sequencing reads can significantly mislead subsequent analyses. RAD sequencing libraries are amplified from a subset of the genome (Figure 2); therefore, cross-contamination in the adapters poses more of a problem. Figure 2. Amplified RAD Libraries. The gel picture shows RAD libraries before (lanes 1 and 3) and after (lanes 2 and 4) PCR enrichment. Note that the average size of the sequences in the enriched libraries is approximately 100 bp greater than those in the pre- PCR libraries. These additional bases are clustering sequences for the Illumina flowcell that are incorporated during PCR amplification. Lane L, ladder. Introduction to TruGrade™ Processing Although IDT is relatively new in Europe, Dr Gharbi and colleagues knew that large biotechnology companies such as Roche recommend IDT oligonucleotides for their next generation sequencing applications. As a result, researchers at The GenePool decided that IDT oligos were worth a try. The scientists placed an order for IDT oligos processed using the TruGrade™ service (see sidebar, TruGrade Processing Service), using exactly the same crite¬ria that they had used for their order with their previous supplier. With the IDT reagents in hand, they then carried out an identical experiment. The resulting data were very clean, with no apparent crosstalk between barcodes. Concern about Oligonucleotide Purity for NGS Dr Fuentes-Utrilla is keen to emphasize the importance of oligonucleotide purity for NGS. He thinks that whereas the issue is often irrelevant for Sanger sequencing, multiplex NGS requires pure, high quality oligonucleotides. Most researchers take into account n+/-1 nucleotides when they consider oligonucleotide purity, and assume that there will be no cross-contamination. However, due to the high throughput methods used to manufacture oligos and the sensitivity of NGS data analysis, small amounts of crosstalk that are innocuous in other applications can be detected here. For example, a small amount of crosstalk is not a problem in most polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications because the correct, more abundant oligonucleotide is favored during amplification. But in NGS the incorrect amplification prod¬ucts are likely to be sequenced as well. According to Dr Fuentes-Utrilla, "When we order a specific oligonucleotide, we expect this sequence, not a mixture of sequences. You assume that when you order one sequence you will get that sequence and nothing else. "It may look like a technical detail where we source our oligos from, but it makes a huge difference to the quality of the data at the other end. It basically makes the difference between high quality data and a dataset that we can't publish because we don't trust it." —Dr Karim Gharbi It is important to emphasize that for NGS this can be a huge issue, and a mixture is what we observed with our barcodes from our previous supplier. The presence of crosstalk is very worrying and I don't think many scientists using barcoded adapters are aware of or testing for this, which would be very expensive. You have to run lanes on a sequencer at several thousands of pounds (GB£) per run. And that is just for checking the quality of an oligo, which you would expect the oligo company to have done for you because that is what you pay for." Drs Gharbi and Fuentes-Utrilla have now switched to theTruGrade Processing Service for their NGS barcoding oligos. Author: Nicola Brookman-Amissah, PhD is a Scientific Writer at IDT. TruGrade™ Processing Service The TruGrade™ Processing Service is a proprietary production process that reduces the risk of oligonucleotide crosstalk during multiplex next generation sequencing applications. Oligo crosstalk is a potential cause of barcode misalignment, which can lead to inaccurate conclusions by associating sequencing data with the wrong sample. Oligonucleotides manufactured using the TruGrade service are suitable for: Sample preparation using barcoded adapters for multiplex sequencing PCR using barcoded fusion primers for multiplex amplicon sequencing About The GenePool The GenePool is a leading next generation genomics facility based in the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in the School of Biological Sciences of the University of Edinburgh. Using high throughput sequencing instrumentation, and high-end computing facilities, they deliver collaborative access to cutting edge genomics tools to the academic community. The GenePool is a recognised high throughput sequencing facility for two UK research councils, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and forms part of a collaboration between three genomics facilities in Edinburgh. The GenePool supports a wide range of projects and applications, from medical resequencing to de novo sequencing of ecologically important organisms, such as worms and butterflies. See http://genepool.bio.ed.ac. uk for more information on the Facility. Dr Karim Gharbi (top) is the Scientific Manager of The GenePool. His research interests include the evolution and transmission of genomes, big and small. Dr Pablo Fuentes-Utrilla (bottom) is a postdoc in Prof Mark Blaxter's lab at the University of Edinburgh and a collaborator of The GenePool. He is currently working on population genetics and the implementation of genotyping-by-sequencing technologies in plant breeding programs.


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The 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid makes its second appearance in Michigan May 20 -25, 2014 at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores. Jeff Hintz, PGA Championship Director, answers our questions on the tournament and gives an overview of what attendees can expect from the course.
Tickets for the Senior PGA Championship are on sale now – including holiday packages for the golf enthusiast on your shopping list!
Q: This year is the 75th Senior PGA Championship. Will there be any special events or celebrations to commemorate this?
A: The Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid has a long and rich history since it began in 1937. We are currently exploring opportunities to host a variety of community events to celebrate the 75th anniversary from a concert series to a 5K run/walk race. Details about these events will be posted on the Championship website as we get closer to the event.
We also unveiled a new logo for the 2014 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid to commemorate the 75th anniversary and honor the history and tradition of the Championship.
Q: What can attendees expect to experience at the Senior PGA Championship this year?
A: Every fan experience is unique from Championship to Championship. In 2014, we're committed to enhancing our customer service throughout the course and creating a great entertainment value for our fans. Daily grounds tickets range from $15 to $35 and all juniors, 17 years of age and younger, will be admitted into the Championship for free with an accompanying ticketed adult. We are looking into incorporating a new Kids Zone at the Championship this year which will include activities for juniors and families. And, we've introduced a new ticket category for the 75th Championship – the 19th Hole – which gives fans access to an upgraded viewing structure on the course. Single-day tickets to the 19th Hole tickets will be sold for Championship rounds (Thurs. – Sun.) for $50. Practice round tickets to the 19th Hole are $35.
Q: Who can attendees expect to see playing this year?
A: The Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, the most historic and prestigious senior major, features the strongest field in senior golf. Golf fans will have a chance to see the world's greatest senior golfers and walk with history.
We expect a strong field in 2014 filled with past Champions and fan favorites including Tom Watson, Tom Lehman, Jay Haas, Fred Couples, Kenny Perry, Mark O'Meara, Bernhard Langer and 2012 Senior PGA Champion Roger Chapman.
Q: What makes Harbor Shores such a unique golf course? Why was Harbor Shores chosen to host this premier event?
A: Harbor Shores is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, the only one on the shores of Lake Michigan. What makes this course so unique is the extensive environmental transformation that took place to develop the course. The Nicklaus team transformed abandoned land, dilapidated vacant factories, and a city dump into one of the top courses in the state of Michigan. The course and surrounding development serves as a catalyst for ongoing community transformation in Benton Harbor.
Thanks to our partnership with KitchenAid, Harbor Shores was selected as the site of the 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 Senior PGA Championships presented by KitchenAid.
Q: Are there any "must-play" holes for golf enthusiasts at Harbor Shores? What's your favorite hole at Harbor Shores?
A: All 18 holes at Harbor Shores are must-play holes for golf enthusiasts! The course features three distinct styles of terrain including lakefront dunes along Lake Michigan, Northern Michigan hardwoods and native wetlands along the Paw Paw River. Holes 7, 8 and 9, overlook the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and give golfers a stunning look at the beach. Hole 10 is one of my favorite holes. The 10thgreen is a three-tier green and the largest in Nicklaus' portfolio of more than 300 golf course designs around the world.
Q: Outside of the course, what are some "must-sees" in the Benton Harbor area for visitors to check out while in town?
A: While you're visiting Benton Harbor for the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, you must take some time to visit Jean Klock Park Beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. The center of Jean Klock Park is made up of holes 7, 8 and 9 at Harbor Shores on the lakefront dunes.
There are a number of great restaurants and shops within walking distance of the course in the Benton Harbor Arts District. Some of our favorite dining options in the Arts District include Larks Bar-B-Que, Charlie's Piggin' N' Grinnin', The Ideal Place and The Livery. The North Shore Inn is also a must for some of the best burgers in town. And, the St. Joseph Pier Lighthouse is a popular stop for visitors in nearby St. Joseph, Mich.
Q: Where can people go to learn more about the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid?
A: Fans can visit the Championship website to buy tickets and get more information about the 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid. We also encourage fans to visit our Facebook page and Twitter account.
Will you attend the Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores this spring?
Jeff Hintz is the Championship Director of the 73rd and 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid. As Championship Director, Hintz oversees all aspects of the Championships on behalf of The PGA of America. He also manages the day-to-day business relationship between The PGA and KitchenAid, the presenting sponsor of the Senior PGA Championship since 2011.

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GAO: Federal Government On Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path
One of the big Memeorandum pulls is a report from Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, which has made Leftist supporters of (NMP) Obama's policies ecstatic
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity and employment have continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months, apart from weather-related disruptions. Although the unemployment rate has declined somewhat since the summer, it remains elevated. Household spending has continued to advance, and the housing sector has shown further signs of improvement, but growth in business fixed investment has slowed. Inflation has been running somewhat below the Committee's longer-run objective, apart from temporary variations that largely reflect fluctuations in energy prices. Longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable.
Let's look at another release, this one from the GAO
(Daily Caller) The Government Accountability Office warned in a report Monday that if cuts are not made to mandatory spending – including Social Security and Medicare – there will be a fundamental gap between spending and revenue as more baby boomers retire.
"Significant actions to change the long-term fiscal path must be taken," the GAO warned.
The first line of the report warns
GAO's simulations continue to illustrate that the federal government is on an unsustainable long-term fiscal path
Continuing the Daily Caller write-up
The GAO warned that discretionary spending is not the crux of the problem. "Discretionary spending limits [which includes defense spending] alone do not address the fundamental imbalance between estimated revenue and spending, which is driven largely by the aging of the population and rising health care costs." (snip)
"[S]pending for the major health and retirement programs will increase in coming decades, putting greater pressure on the rest of the federal budget," the GAO study pointed out, attributing this trend to an aging population.
While we certainly need to make cuts in discretionary spending (and, yes, the military needs to see some cuts, as well. We can start with closing bases that are remnants of the Cold War, particularly overseas, and reduce their waste and antiquated weapons systems), it is the big safety net programs that are the danger. Welfare, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, ObamaCare, and massive government pensions eat up more and more of the federal budget. These are promises that lawmakers have made that cannot be sustained and will drive this country further into bankruptcy.
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This program is designed for girls and their significant male adults – dads, uncles, grandpas, etc. You and the rest of the group will spend the weekend at Camp Pisgah on camp construction projects and sprucing up camp itself. You will enjoy great meals, a father/daughter craft and archery. The Camp Ranger will lead your group in the camp project (roofing, painting, construction) and will provide the materials, training and direction as we all work together to improve camp property! So campers bring your favorite adult "guy" out to camp and show them how much fun Camp Pisgah can be. By the end of the weekend, you will leave knowing you've left your mark on camp! Snack provided on Friday; all three meals on Saturday and continental breakfast on Sunday.
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I've been reading Luke Walton and Tyron Lue also. DFisher said he wants to take a year off if he decides to retire from playing this season so you might have to rule him out. Rambis makes the most sense with his HC experience, though his record was hardly impressive in MN he would probably be the best candidate to implement the triangle and Phil's philosophies in NY.
I'd love JVG back but the lack of rumors about him for other jobs tells me he's not interested in leaving the booth for coaching just yet. Someone said the one thing Kerr lacked was toughness and JVG has that in spades.


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The 2014 Farm Bill streamlines and consolidates three former programs, the Wetlands Reserve Program, Grassland Reserve Program, and Farm and Ranch Land Protection program into a new program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Although WRP, GRP, and FRPP were repealed in the 2014 Farm Bill, all existing easements remain valid. New sign-up and program information for ACEP will be announced as it becomes available.
The Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) is a voluntary program jointly managed by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). The program purpose is to assist owners and operators of private land in protecting grazing uses and the related grassland values such as grassland-dependent plants and animals, soil erosion control, and air or water quality protection.
Applicants must have current crop and producer records on file with the Farm Service Agency. They must own or control the land, agree to maintain the grassland for the contract term, and complete a grazing management plan or conservation plan. Restoration may be required on some properties, based on the site conditions at the time of application.
Applicants may choose between a rental contract of 10-, 15- or 20-years, or a permanent easement. Rental contract holders receive an annual payment (the "rental payment") and 50% of the cost of any restoration practices. Applicants who agree to sell a conservation easement retain the grazing rights, and receive as compensation for the easement the lesser of the established geographic rate, appraised value less the grassland value, or landowner offer for the easement.
Both rental and easement applicants may also enter into a restoration cost-share agreement if restoration is needed.
For more information on the Grassland Reserve Program, visit the Farm Service Agency's GRP overview page.
Easements and rental contracts allow, consistent with program purposes, the following activities:
Easements and rental contracts prohibit:
Conservation practices that restore grassland functions and values can be included in a restoration cost-share agreement. These are:
To participate in a GRP rental contract, applicants must own or have control of the agricultural land under consideration for the intended contract period. Rental contracts are for a minimum of 10 years, but applicants may also choose a 15-year or a 20-year contract term.
Applicants for GRP easements must own the land under consideration, and demonstrate clear title at the time of application.
There is no minimum acreage for enrollment. Portions of farms or entire farms are eligible for both easements and rental contracts.
Land is not eligible for GRP if it is currently enrolled in another USDA Farm Bill conservation program such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) or the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). Land is also ineligible if it is used for mitigation purposes, already under permanent protection, or if it is publically owned.
However, land under any of these or a state Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) contract that is expiring within the next twelve months may apply for GRP and, upon existing contract expiration, be converted to a GRP contract in order to maintain the grasslands developed under the original contract.
An annual rental payment is made per acre enrolled in a rental contract for the life of the contract. Rental rates are set by FSA on an annual basis. Rental payments are subject to a $50,000 per person per year annual payment limitation.
A GRP easement is a conservation easement, wherein the United States restricts all land uses except the right to maintain and use the grasslands in perpetuity for the grazing and related purposes specified in the easement deed.
Compensation for an easement is determined after the applicant eligibility is established, NRCS has determined the land meets program purposes, and the applicant has read the standard easement deed and agreed to continue in the acquisition process.
NRCS will complete a site-specific appraisal for each offered easement, comparing the value of the land in the "before" and "after" condition. Unless the landowner submits an application with a lower per acre offer, NRCS will make the landowner an offer of 80% of the easement value based on the results of the appraisal.
Successful applicants are also eligible for cost-share assistance for practices needed to restore or enhance the grasslands.
Both rental and easement contracts have a $50,000 annual payment limitation per person per year for restoration payments. Restoration payments are made after practice implementation, at 50% of the actual cost.
Interested applicants can review the program information available here or contact their local USDA Service Center. A signed application can be filed at any time.
Applications are grouped for ranking normally once a year, and are ranked on how well the proposed area meets national and state environmental and program purpose objectives. Applicants who are actively managing grazing lands or agree to roll expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) contracts directly into GRP 20-year rental contracts or easements are given priority. Other ranking criteria include threat of conversion to other land uses, project area size, quality of soils, and need for restoration.
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MOBA was first housed in the basement of a private home in Boston, but now is available to all at the MOBA Permanent Gallery, in the Dedham Community Theater, in Dedham Square, Massachusetts. Conveniently located just outside the men's room, the gallery is open whenever movies are showing, typically 5 to 11pm on weekdays, noon to 11 on weekends and school holidays. Admission to the Museum of Bad Art is free, so this important institution is supported entirely by voluntary contributions and sales of MOBA gifts.
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I would like to know if anyone has had a similar experience:
I gave my lo sweet potato today for the first time! (It was stage 1 gerber puree) She loved them and ate it all up! Then about 2-3 hours later, she was in her car seat and she projectile vomitted VIOLENTLY! Four times in a row! It looked like something out of the Exorcist there was so much it super saturated her bib, shirt, pants, even her diaper! All over her car seat and bundle me! "Lucky us" it was a nice florescent orange!
I immediately called the ped and he thought it could be that darn virus going around! But she didnt have a fever or diarrhea! He suggested I give her some pedialite (?spelling?) instead of her milk for one feeding! She didnt like it at all, I dont think she even had a sip! So after an hour of seeing how hungry she was, I fed her BM! She hasnt has any symptoms since that one time in the car seat! Its like it never happened she didnt spit up or vomit any of the BM! That is why I am convinced it is not the virus!
My DH and I tried to do some research online and found out that it is not only rare, but there were some babies out there that experienced the SAME EXACT thing..I could have written their stories!!!
So I am convinced that it is not the virus, but an allergy to sweet potatoes! Both my DH and I have no food allergies!
I hope this doesnt apply to ALL POTATOES (I am Irish-potatoes are a staple!)
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My son is 16 months old. He still nurses 3 or 4 times a day, but it is almost always comfort nursing. He probably gets milk once a day, at the most. I think he is fine with comfort nursing, but I think my milk is drying up. I hardly ever get a letdown. I always thought we would CLW, but I cannot imagine dry nursing him for a long time. Thoughts? Should I try to pump and increase my supply?
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The Office of Residence Life and Housing Services has worked hard to provide a comprehensive list of answers to the most often asked questions. Please take the time to check out this section prior to placing a call to our office! We're sure you'll find the answers you're looking for!
Can I consume alcohol on campus?
West Chester University is a dry campus and as a result, does not permit alcoholic beverages being consumed, regardless of age.
What happens if I am cited for an off-campus situation regarding alcohol?
If you are cited for an off-campus situation regarding alcohol, your citation will be communicated back to the University and you will be charged for it through the University Judicial Process as per the Student Code of Conduct located in the Ram's Eye View
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There is a range of sanctions for off-campus citations and on-campus violations/citations - Off Campus and On-Campus citations are dealt with through the court system. With each sanction, an educational condition can be imposed as well such as but not limited to: community service, research or reflection papers, alcohol counseling or programs, etc.
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Overnight guests are permitted to stay in University housing for a period of two nights within a seven day period with prior consent from a roommate(s). The rights of the roommate take precedence in issues involving a guest.
How long can my guests stay?
Overnight guests are permitted to stay in University housing for a period of two nights within a seven day period with prior consent from a roommate(s). The rights of the roommate take precedence in issues involving a guest.
What is the vistation/guest policy?
The University's Guest Policy is designed to maintain security in the residence halls and apartments.
Students are permitted to host guests in their residence hall rooms and apartments. However, every guest is subject to University rules and regulations and is the responsibility of the resident host at all times. The University reserves the right to deny access to any person if it is reasonably determined that such person presents a threat to the peace, safety and welfare of other residents.
Any guest in a traditional residence hall between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. (whether that guest is a resident student living in a different residence hall, an off campus student or a non-student) must be signed into that hall by the building resident who he/she intends to visit. The host is required to meet the guest in the lobby and sign the guest in at the security desk. In addition, when the guest leaves, the host needs to accompany the guest to sign out of the building and retrieve their ID. If you and your guest leave the building, you need to retrieve your IDs and sign them out with the Security Guard. Do not leave your IDs in the ID box for storage. If you return later you will need to show your ID and/or sign in any guests. Please note that IDs left in the ID box longer than 3 days will be taken to the SSI Service Desk (WCU IDs) or removed by Public Safety (non University IDs). IDs will not be given to a person other than the person to whom the ID belongs.
Why does the university have a 24-hour visitation policy?
Our students have widely differing academic schedules and personal "clocks". While we place restrictions on student behavior (specifically noise) after certain hours, we feel that college is the time for students to begin to develop their own lifestyle patterns. However, our guidelines for living on campus clearly state that the rights of the roommate supersede any rights that students have to host guests. Roommates should discuss their desires for visitation very early in the year to help avoid problems and conflicts later.
Why does the university allow opposite gender visitation?
As with the 24-hour visitation, students in college are in a position to begin to define their relationships with everyone, whether of the same or opposite gender. We do restrict the amount of time that any guest can remain in a residence hall room, and once again the rights of the roommate are paramount to the right to host a guest. All residents must be aware of the impact of their actions on their neighbors, and are responsible for the acts of their guests while they are in the building. This applies in particular to the use of restrooms and other facilities when the guests are visiting.
What happens when we get in trouble?
Any situation that is suspected to be a violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be documented by a University staff member. This could be a student staff member (Resident Assistant) in the residence halls, a Public Safety Officer or Security Guard, or any University official. Students may also document other students if the circumstances warrant. Matters that are a violation of local, state or federal laws may also be referred to the appropriate off campus civil or criminal judicial body by the Department of Public Safety.
Once the documentation is received by the Office of Student Conduct or a University Hearing Officer, a determination is made to handle the case within the judicial process or non-judicially. The judicial process is made up of several steps, each of which allow the student to be educated about the process and make decisions about how the situation is handled. Records of matters that were not referred to criminal or civil authorities remain on campus and can be shared with others only in certain circumstances.
Most judicial cases result in educationally based sanctions. However, there is a fine system set up for alcohol and drug violations, and students with more severe violations could be removed from University housing, or suspended or expelled from the University.
Do all rooms have LAN (in room computer access) connections?
All of our residence hall rooms and apartments have Wireless (WiFi) access, with the exception of the original Village Apartments, which have wired network connections--one per bed.
What are the basics of hooking up to the Internet?
Resnet information can be viewed by clicking here: Resnet Computer System
Can I have an outside carrier for the Internet?
All students have the right to use Comcast cable modem service, which would be arranged by the student and billed directly through Comcast.
What is there to do in West Chester?
The Student Activities Council (SAC) is one of the major programming organizations at West Chester University. Totally funded and staffed by students, SAC plans and presents many of the activities and events that you will see on campus. By utilizing students' talents and energies, SAC strives to present a wide variety of programs that meet the needs and interests of the West Chester University Community. For more information on SAC, check out their website.
Are first year students permitted to park on campus?
First year students are not permitted to have cars in campus parking lots. First year students are permitted tp purchase a permit for the Nields Street Garage. Click here for additional parking regulations.
How many staff members are in each building?
Each of our housing facilities is managed by a resident director or a graduate hall director. He or she is a staff member dedicated to overseeing the administrative operations and all activities held in the building or complex. Most facilities have a graduate assistant dedicated to aiding the resident director/graduate hall director in the performance of his or her duties. There are between six and 13 Resident Assistants per building, depending on size and roughly seven Desk Assistants per hall.
Can I move into my hall early?
Students are not permitted to move in before the designated day/time.
Where do we park to unload?
All residence halls will have staff available to direct traffic for the easiest parking for check in.
Do the halls provide carts to assist in move in?
There are a limited number of carts in the high rise residence halls to assist with move in. However, due to the volume of people all moving in at the same time, we strongly encourage you to bring your own handcart to eliminate the need to wait for an available cart.
Does the university conduct room checks?
The Residence Life staff does not monitor a resident's coming and going while they are staying in the building, unless we are given a specific reason to do so. Security staff will check ID's in the lobby during certain times, but only to verify that you are a resident of that particular building (if not, you will have to be signed in by a resident). On a regular basis, the staff will conduct Health and Safety Inspections, which is our opportunity to make sure that the room is being kept in an acceptable condition, that no safety violations exist, and that University property is being respected. However, staff can report anything they find while conducting other business (doing rounds of the building, evacuating for a fire drill, etc.).
Will staff enter the room using a pass key?
The University reserves the right to enter any student room for the purpose of maintenance, inspection, repair, enforcement of University rules and regulations, or in cases of emergency (see the Student Occupancy Agreement, item #13). Generally, these "visits" are done with prior notification. However, prior notification may not always be possible, although University staff would never enter a student room without announcing themselves first. We respect the right of residents not to have their privacy unreasonably disturbed.
What safety measures are in effect?
There are a number of safety measures in effect, both on campus and in the residence halls. Each building has security coverage (see item below). There are also closed circuit video cameras monitoring the main entrances to each building. Emergency telephones that connect directly with our Department of Public Safety are distributed all across campus. University personnel, with student participation, conduct a lighting survey each year to identify locations on campus that might need additional illumination at nighttime. Current campus lighting is also monitored by Public Safety and Security staff members and work orders are submitted as necessary to correct problems. An Escort System is in place, where students may request a walking escort to and from any location on campus.
Is there security in the housing facilities?
A security staff is on duty in each traditional residence hall from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. They monitor entry into the hall from the main front door, since all other doors are locked and alarmed during this time. Residents of a particular building are given a sticker for their ID card, allowing them easy entry to the building once the card is shown to the guard. All other people wishing to enter the building, whether residents of other halls, off campus students, or guests to the University, must be signed in by a resident of the building, and picture ID for both parties must be left with the guard. In addition to the guards in the building, the University has a staff of Public Safety Officers who are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These Officers are duly commissioned Pennsylvania police officers who carry firearms and are responsible for the overall safety and security of the campus. Public Safety Officers will respond to the residence halls if circumstances warrant.
How does the South Campus Apartment Complex compare to off-campus housing?
Benefits of the South Campus Apartment Complex are an apartment and off-campus feel, but with an on-campus experience. In addition to this, there are many benefits or pros regarding the inclusion of apartment furniture, cable, LAN connections, staff assistance, etc.
Some students view a con as the location and having to take the bus to and from North Campus, however, many students realize that this small commute is not a difficult one if you plan it in to your schedule.
What are the pro's/con's of living at the South Campus Apartment Complex?
Benefits of the South Campus Apartment Complex are an apartment and off-campus feel, but with an on-campus experience. In addition to this, there are many benefits or pros regarding the inclusion of apartment furniture, cable, LAN connections, staff assistance, etc.
Some students view a con as the location and having to take the bus to and from North Campus, however, many students realize that this small commute is not a difficult one if you plan it in to your schedule.
Are you removed from the rest of campus life by living at the South Campus Apartment Complex?
Since the location is 3/4 of a mile from the North Campus area, it is physically located or removed from other parts of North Campus life. However, you still are informed about everything that goes on at North Campus and you are closer to the Health Sciences area and all of the Athletic Fields and games, since these areas are on South Campus.
Are the policies different at South Campus than North Campus?
No, all of the policies are the same whether you live at South Campus or North Campus. Policies can be found in the Guide to Residential Living and the Ram's Eye View (Student Code of Conduct).
Are the South Campus Apartment Complex fully furnished?
Yes, all of the apartments come furnished with a bedroom set (bed/mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookshelf) a living room set (two two-seat couches, coffee table) and a dining room set (table and four chairs).
Do you have to pay separately for utilities at the South Campus Apartment Complex?
No, utilities (heat, AC, cable TV) are included in the room rate.
Is the meal plan mandatory for South Campus Apartment Complex residents?
No. Meal plans are not required at the South Campus Apartment Complex. Students can choose from all of the meal plan's we have available. Click here to view: On Campus Housing and Meal Costs.
What are the requirements to living at the South Campus Apartment Complex?
First year, first semester students are not permitted to live at South Campus Apartment Complex.
Do you have to buy a parking permit to park at the South Campus Apartment Complex?
Yes, there is a specific parking permit for the South Campus Apartment that you can purchase at the Public Safety Office.


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Clinical Professor of Law
Detailed Biography
Conrad Johnson joined the Columbia faculty in 1989 after two years as an assistant professor at the City University of New York School of Law and many years as the attorney-in-charge of the Harlem neighborhood office of The Legal Aid Society. He served as Director of Clinical Education from 1992 to 1996. He co-founded, and for eleven years directed, the Law School's Fair Housing Clinic, which specialized in civil rights litigation. He is co-creator of the Law School's first distance-learning offering, the Seminar in Race-Conscious Remedies (1999), and co-created, with Brian Donnelly, the Law School's first e-course (2000), "The Impact of Technology on the Legal Profession." In 2001, he co-founded the Lawyering in the Digital Age Clinic, a pathbreaking offering that explores the impact of technology on law practice and the profession through client work and collaborative projects with major public interest legal organizations and prominent jurists. Johnson is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative legal education, access to justice, technology in law practice and diversity in legal education. He is the 2013 recipient of the Professor Willis L.M. Reese Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Law Schools only teaching award.
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Lemon Poppyseed Waffles with Blueberry Sauce
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Ready Time: 34 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 cup Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- 1/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, melted
- OR 1/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1 (16 oz.) package frozen blueberries, thawed and undrained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Preparation Directions
- SPRAY waffle maker with no-stick cooking spray.
- WHISK flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, almond extract, shortening and lemon peel in small bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; whisk just until blended. Do not over mix. Let batter rest 15 minutes before baking.
- HEAT wafflemaker according to manufacturer's directions. Ladle batter into waffle maker. Cook until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with Blueberry Sauce.
- COMBINE blueberries, water and sugar in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in small bowl; stir into blueberry mixture. Add lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until mixture is thickened. Cool slightly. Serve with waffles.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1/4 of recipe), Calories 520 (Calories from Fat 160), Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 160mg, Sodium 970mg, Total Carbohydrate 82g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 51g), Protein 11g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 25%, Iron 15%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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The rifle speaksFebruary 06,2013In light of things that have been happening recently its interesting to look back and see that some recent events have antecedents quite a while back.
An Emily Dickinson poem appears without title in some editions of her works, but in others is given the title The Rifle. The narrator is a firearm who describes standing loaded in a corner until the owner arrives and carries it away. Then there is a reminiscence about the trips it has taken with its master in field and forest, hunting and hiking: And every time I speak for him, the mountains straight reply.
Sometimes they have to spend the night outdoors:
And when at night, our good day done
I guard my masters head
Tis better than the eider ducks
Deep pillow to have shared.
But then a subsequent verse, after describing how it is a foe of any foe of its master, the rifle speaks of on whom I lay a yellow eye, or an emphatic thumb.
In many editions the letters of the word thumb are all capitalized, followed by a period.
Now, the only way a thumb can be used on the trigger of a rifle is when the muzzle is pointed at the person who is handling the weapon. What we are reading is a description of a suicide. And in taking ones life by that method the movement of the thumb would certainly have to be emphatic.
In the newspapers of Springfield, Mass., which Dickinson frequently read, or even in the Boston papers, sometime probably in the 1870s there could have been a story about a prominent sportsman and hunter who took his own life by shooting himself. As was often the case in those days, the newspaper could subsequently have suggested that readers submit verses about the late lamented. After a couple of lachrymose entries had been published, Dickinson could have said I can do better than that. And so she produced a description using the persona of the rifle to narrate the account.
The poem concludes with a convoluted sentence that still highlights the difference between a living creature and merely mechanical device. Remember that it is still the rifle speaking:
Though I than he may longer live, he longer must than I,
For I have but the art to kill without the power to die.
Think of this in terms of what has happened in Connecticut, Colorado or Arizona, and you can realize the timeless talent of Emily Dickinson.
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Narco Style is what in popular imagination identifies drug
traffickers in northern Mexico. Is a mixture of many elements, some
of those are part of folklore or tradition of Mexico's northern regions,
others come from global influences (big brands like Versace, for example) and
other from popular culture.
The mixture then is peculiar, but not necessarily reflects the current reality of
the drug traffickers nowadays. I mean, when drug cartels leaders have been caught, the news showed images of well-dressed young men as
students of expensive private schools.
Interestingly enough, the greatest exponents of what we call narco style are people who do not necessarily have any relation with drug trafficking. I'm talking about
musical groups, such as the very popular Tigres del norte.
However, if in Mexico you say "narcos", people will automatically think of a flamboyant and brutal aesthetic, closer to what Versace used to propose in the
mid-90's, mixed with typically northern items, like cowboy boots made of ostrich
leather, "piteado" belts (piteado refers to a traditional embroidery work done on
skin with natural fiber), hats and big jewelry.
That ostentatious aesthetic really exists. The Mexican army
has a museum dedicated inter alia to the weapons seized from drug trafficking.
In this collection there are guns coated with gold and diamonds or cell phones
embedded with precious stones.
Drug-related culture has its own codes, its own epic collected in the so-called
narcocorridos and even their own holy protectors. The two most important
are the Santa Muerte and Jesus Malverde, a mythical and protective saint with
his own chapels and prayers.
Malverde Chapel
The universe of the narcos is a world of danger and wealth, an adventure in
risking life where you can have everything, or you can lose your life. Or at least
that's what Los Tigres del Norte sing in their corridos.


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The Filibuster
But aren't we going to miss D-train? Haha.
Novi, MI
What a (seemingly) long, strange trip it has been on the D-Train.
I think every Tigers' fan was stoked when Dontrelle and Cabrera came over. Sure, we were giving up a potential phenomenon in Maybin but Miggy? The guy just hits. And even though Dontrelle had some issues, he was young enough that it made sense to think he could rediscover his form and again be a dominating pitcher.
A couple years later it hasn't turned out to be the steal it seemed at the time but, despite wasting all that money on the D-Train, the fact of the matter is that we still have Cabrera and he's on pace for an MVP season. Look further south and you'll also notice that Maybin has been a huge bust so far.
Hope springs eternal when you're a fan and when you look at who Willis' replacement is, you can't help but think that maybe we'll be all right. Sure, Galarraga hasn't been dominating in every start and has even been roughed up at times. But a guy who has the stuff to throw a perfect game also has the stuff to be a solid addition to the rotation.
Honestly, I'm a little sad to see Willis go. He didn't pitch great for the Tigers but I always wanted to see the guy do well. Maybe it was his goofy windup or maybe it was his promise as a pitcher but I couldn't help but like the guy.
So, yes. The D-Train has left D-Town. And even though I won't miss his abundance of walks and botched starts, I am going to miss the guy himself.
Something on your mind? Want to see Jeff and Al sweat (separately, not
together, eww)? Think you got a real stumper? Send us your Filibuster
question(s) by commenting or emailing them to us at
*Sightings of Maybin's escaped talent also welcome. We'd like to help the guy recapture it.
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I've personally (even as a Red Sox fan from head to toe) really liked Willis. Seriously. I was really hoping for him to turn into an ace or something. When I heard the news, I was seriously shocked. I thought it was a joke, honestly. I hope he has a good career.
I wish Willis all the best, too. He was real active in the Detroit community, and built a few Little League fields for the kids. Seems like all of his teammates liked him, too. I hated to see Maybin go at the time because we met him while he was in Grand Rapids and he was really cool about signing stuff for the kids.
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OH D-train has passed through Detroit and on to Arizona. I was shocked too. I didn't notice until one day I was watching the Dodgers game and saw Willis in a D backs uniform haha


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Find Your Passion: Saving Lives
By Enelda Butler
One ride could be the difference between life and death. That's the lesson recent University of Alabama graduate Daniel Marbury learned by studying ambulance response times in Alabama.
By measuring the disparity between ambulance services in rural and urban areas, Marbury found that the balance between life and death could hinge on an ambulance ride in medical emergencies – and, it may not tilt in favor of rural Alabamians.
Using statistical analysis to study the timed responses of ambulance services in three public health areas, Marbury found that rural Alabamians are at a disadvantage for receiving treatment in the event of an emergency.
The project measured ambulance response times by gauging the time from ambulance to the site and from the site to a primary care facility. Marbury compared three different public health areas: one that included Jefferson County, one with Tuscaloosa County, and an area south of Tuscaloosa encompassing eight rural Black Belt counties, a region named for the color of its soil.
Ambulance travel times are reported by emergency medical personnel every time an emergency call is received. Marbury's analysis considered both response and transport times. Response time is defined as the time it takes for an ambulance to arrive on the scene of the emergency after receiving 911 notification, while transport time is measured from the time an ambulance leaves the site with the patient to the time of arrival at a primary care facility such as a hospital.
Marbury, of Alpharetta, Ga., double majored in political science and music, and his research project was through his membership in UA's Computer-Based Honors Program.
"I was most interested in picking up the skills used in database management," he said. "It seemed like very practical experience that would apply in future research efforts. Additionally, this project had such direct and meaningful implications for Alabamians."
Marbury's study utilized data from the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS database which is part of a greater National EMS Information System. Information from every response to a 911 call is stored in these databases with over 200 variables used to describe the procedures that occur during each emergency.
The May 2010 graduate found the average response time for urban and rural areas was relatively the same, but rural counties had a significantly longer average time for transport to a primary care facility. "We saw a difference between an average of 12 minutes and 42 seconds in Jefferson County and 19 minutes and 8 seconds in the rural public health area 7. The likely explanation for this difference is that there a fewer hospitals servicing rural areas."
Dr. Lea Yerby, assistant professor of community and rural medicine, and Marbury's adviser for his ambulance time research, said, "These differences could have a major impact on survivability and trauma care outcomes for people who live in rural areas."
Yerby used Marbury's research to not only measure response time, but also how long the unit is on the scene, as well as transport time. She found there were significant differences between all three public health areas for on-scene time, transport time and total time from beginning to end.
Marbury became interested in the project when he received an e-mail from the Computer-Based Honors Program about possible summer employment options. He began working with Jason Parton at the Rural Health Institute on the database management project, and decided to continue this work as his CBHP research project.
He mentored another CBHP student, Gaines Gibson, who has now taken up the project.
"I'm now trying to function as a liaison between the Computer-Based Honors Program and the Rural Health Institute by facilitating projects for other students," Marbury said.
For his networking between the Computer-Based Honors Program and the College of Community Health Sciences, which contains the Rural Health Institute, he was awarded the Charles Seebeck fellowship.
"The Computer-Based Honors Program was a big factor for why I came to UA," he said. He said he was drawn to the program because it allowed him to link his scientific interests with his musical and artistic interests.
He is specifically interested in the study of music in different world cultures. He founded a student organization for recreational drumming on campus, and then went on to study drumming in Ghana last summer.
Marbury said UA has offered him invaluable opportunities. "Since I've been here, I've only discovered that UA has helped me pursue all of my academic curiosity."
He is also the president of the UA Environmental Council. The organization is devoted to awareness and action regarding local, national and global environmental issues. This group strives to educate the student body and unite student environmental leaders in order to create a more sustainable community.
He said he expects to remain an active member of the Tuscaloosa Community following graduation. "I'd like to get into arts administration by managing performing and visual arts initiatives" he said, also describing his current volunteer efforts with the Tuscaloosa Arts Council and the Tuscaloosa Magnet School.
Marbury said he wants to see more collaboration between UA students and the Tuscaloosa arts community. He says he would especially like for the UA community to contribute more time and talent to the students in the surrounding Tuscaloosa county schools.
Enelda Butler is a recent graduate of The University of Alabama, receiving a bachelor's degree in communication studies with minors in public relations and Spanish. She is from Tuscaloosa.
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Enelda Butler is a recent graduate of The University of Alabama, receiving a bachelor's degree in communication studies with minors in public relations and Spanish. She is from Tuscaloosa.
This story is part of the Find Your Passion series. To learn more about how you can find your passion at The University of Alabama, please visit UA Undergraduate Admissions.


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From time to time, MittRomneyCentral will spotlight other grassroots organizations whose purpose parallels ours — this is one of those times.
MittRomneyCentral.com is a grassroots organization whose purpose is to promote the election of Mitt Romney to be our next President of the United States (MRC is not affiliated with the MR campaign). All like-minded persons also oppose President Barack Obama for many reasons, including his lack of leadership, intentional deception in rhetoric, misguided policies, obscene spending, among countless others. Most outrageous of them is the deliberate leaking of highly sensitive national security intelligence! I consider these leaks criminal in nature.
The first time I became aware of these flagrant leaks of classified information was in February when former Navy SEAL Leif Babin wrote about it in an Op-Ed in The Wall Street Journal. His opinion was included in the piece I wrote here: "Obama: Inexcusable Breach of Sacred Trust — As President." Since then I have spoken to active duty military who are incensed at Obama's deliberate leaking of national security secrets (they are precluded from speaking openly because he is their Commander-in-Chief).
An investigation was announced Friday by the Obama administration by AG Holder. Talk about the fox guarding the hen house! Obama thinks all Americans are fools.
Barack Obama has angered one group of Americans he will soon wish he had not: The "Honorably discharged veterans of the Special Operations communities of all the Armed Services" who are now using their intelligence, skills, and experience to "organize and execute operations designed to help elect Mitt Romney and to defeat Barack Hussein Obama." PERIOD.
These veterans recently formed the "Special Operations Speaks" ("SOS") organization and website (still evolving). One of their five listed "Raisons d'etre" (reasons for being) is that, "No one foreign or domestic should endanger the secrets, methods or targets of Special Operations" (the inference being that the current commander in chief is included). Their stated mission is as follows:
Honorably discharged veterans of the Special Operations communities of all the Armed Services have organized an effort to elect Mitt Romney President of the United States. This group, "Special Operations Speaks," or "SOS," will be structured along quasi-military lines, with an umbrella organization coordinating the efforts of several subordinate Service-unique specialties. The Army will be represented by "Rangers Speak Out" and "Green Berets Speak Out;" the Navy by "SEALs Speak Out;" the Air Force by "Air Commandos Speak Out;" and the Marine Corps by "MARSOC Speaks out."
SOS is configured as a "Super Political Action Committee" (Super PAC) that will enable it to exert maximum influence as an advocate for the election of Mitt Romney as President of the United States. Subsequent to the 2012 campaign, SOS will continue to exert pressure on behalf of the Special Operations community.
Of particular interest to SOS is the urgency of maintaining the level of secrecy that has heretofore been a hallmark of Special Operations. The recent leaking of highly classified information from the offices of the Commander-in-Chief himself clearly indicates the need to protect sensitive information from the public (and enemy's) eye. SOS will educate the public and its representatives in the US Congress about this issue.
Until November 6, 2012, SOS will organize and execute operations designed to help elect Mitt Romney and to defeat Barack Hussein Obama.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS SPEAKS is asking that as many of us as possible sign their petition to U.S. Representative Peter T. King, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, requesting that he exercise his authority to open hearings into the many leaks of highly sensitive classified information.
PLEASE take 55 seconds to read and sign this important petition here: SIGN OUR PETITION (by SOS)
Personal Request: I consider this petition to be crucial in holding President Barack Obama accountable and responsible for the many serious leaks and breaches originating within his administration. Please ask all your friends, associates, and family members to sign the SOS petition. And THANK YOU!
Support Material:
Special Operations Speaks Home Page — Website
White House Source of Leaks that Angered the Military
Rep. King: Obama using leaks to build image, trying to be like 'John Wayne'
Continued Obama Denials and Deflections
Democrat & Republican congressional leaders blast deliberate leaking
Senators McCain & Graham demand independent probe
"The people of our state will no longer tolerate advocates of treason." ~ George Smathers
[THANK YOU to David Parker (Twitter Follow: @DParkerSRS) for providing the information regarding SOS]


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County Judge David Bowman said the Keetch-Byram Drought Index was at 557 on Saturday and is projected to rise to 649 over the next 14 days. The index rates conditions from zero to 800.
Precinct 4 Commis-sioner Ted Long cast the lone dissenting vote.
The court unanimously approved raising mileage reimbursement from 50.5 cents per mile to 53 cents per mile for the 2015 fiscal year. Bowman earlier opposed the raise, but the court voted 3-2 against keeping the rate at 50.5 cents, which is what the county has reimbursed per mile for the past three years.
The court tabled discussion of reclassifying justice of the peace clerks as administrative assistants. The court unanimously approved the recommendation of Coral Bay Energy's Steffi Arnold to enter in a 48-month contract with GDF-Suez Energy.
The court also unanimously approved the contract between the county and D. Ross Braune for counseling juveniles under supervision and a state transportation grant agreement with the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission.
The court also set the first budget hearing for Aug. 20.


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Arrow Sheridan Vinyl-Coated Steel Shed - 10' x 8'
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Easy to assemble and offers plenty of headroom (7' tall) and storage capacity (487 cu. ft.).
This storage unit features a spacious roof design that has a deluxe vinyl-coated exterior finish for superior storage space and durability. The premium vinyl-coated steel is five times thicker than standard finishes. Don't worry this storage unit is easy to assemble and offers plenty of headroom (7' tall) and storage capacity (487 cu. ft.).
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Anyone know what happened to that credit card that was advertising that they rounded up to the nearest dollar and put the money in savings. Example: spend $23.65, 35 cents goes into savings account and total charge was $24.
I don't remember the card name but any help would be appreciated.
Do they do this for a lot of cards or just this particular advertistment. I am new to CC. Thanks
I agree with creditcard
This is the keep the change debit card from bofa and if you can obtain a rewards card, it would be better.
Keep the change, it is still your money only transferring it to another account.
In a rewards card, they are giving you free money.
I've had the B of A "keep the change" (or whatever) checking account for over a year and "saved" up the massive amount of $1.23 since inception. I did however earn $0.01 in interest a few months back. As other posters have stated: use your rewards cards to accumulate some REAL cash... then put THAT into savings, if you like.
I have Keep the Change and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be 1 year old in May and I have saved over 100.00 so far. If you are a big debit card user like I am then you will save a lot. My daughter has saved over 200.00 so far. She uses her debit card even more than I do.
At anniversary date, B of A will match 100 percent of the first 60 days of use, then 5 percent thereafter.
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well when you don't qualify for those high end rewards cards, the keep the change works just fine
I'm with granny on this one.
I had Keep the Change and also loved it - more than the rewards cards I also have.
Everybody's different, and what works best for or appeals to one person won't work best or appeal to the next person.
To each his own - I loved KtC because I was looking for a painless, automatic way to funnel away extra savings. I'm too impatient to make the most of rewards cards, and though I've made great strides in handling credit in the last few years, I still am uncomfortable using cc's for everyday expenses to earn rewards. I still use my VISA checkcard to make most everyday purchases, and I often had funneled away a decent sum at the end of each cycle.
I was really disappointed when BofA kept slapping holds on my paychecks (my employer couldn't/wouldn't do direct deposit) even months later. I finally gave up on them and went back to my original bank, but I greatly miss that auto-save feature!!
02-10-2009 03:29 PM - edited 02-10-2009 03:30 PM
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By Gianna Banner 6:07pm, November 24, 2012
Video highlights of Hodgson vs Archmere semifinal and Jeff May interviewThe Hodgson Silver Eagles were down by a touchdown going into the half Saturday afternoon, but Jeffrey May's three touchdowns lifted the Silver Eagles 28-7 over Archmere in the DIAA Division II semifinal match up.
It seemed as if eighth-seeded Archmere (8-4) was en route to another upset over a higher seed when quarterback Brian Rogers connected with Francis McVey on a fourth and long play in the endzone to give the Auks the early 7-0 lead heading into the half.
Hodgson (11-1) struggled offensively, but the No. 2 seed came up big on defense when Ruben Saunders caught an interception as the Auks made their way down field.
Hodgson turned it around both defensively and offensively in the third, when May scored his first rushing touchdown to cut the lead 7-6.
The Silver Eagles continued pressure on the Auks, when Hodgson's quarterback Raymond Jones scored a rushing touchdown of his own, followed by his two-point conversion to put the Silver Eagles ahead 14-7.
With five minutes remaining in the game, Hodgson's Bilal Nichols grabbed an interception to set up another rushing touchdown from May to extend the lead 21-7.
On Archmere's next drive, Rogers pass was deflected and senior Breshan Ward caught the pick to give possession back to Hodgson.
May, who has scored at least one touchdown in every game this season, scored his third touchdown of the day to secure Hodgson's appearance in the Division II state championship next Friday against Caravel.
May told WDEL how excited he is to go head-to-head against the Buccaneers at Delaware State University.
"I feel good going in, this is my first time since I've been here, but we put in a lot of hard work from the beginning of the season so it's good to know that hard work pays off," said May.
Hodgson lost to Caravel last year in the semis 20-21.
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During EMS Week (May 19-26), a time of reflection is called for.
EMS stands for Emergency Medical Service; add some humor and you come up with earn money and sleeping, although sleeping and humor is not always the case. I've always said, "If you don't go a little crazy, you'll go insane."
Who or what inspired us? What brought us here? What has kept that internal flame burning throughout your career? That desire to help people.
There's a lot of sacrifice involved in being in Emergency Medical Services – paid or volunteer. Day in and day out, in various weather conditions, fed and well rested or not, missing holidays, family gatherings and times for yourself. Sacrificing time with someone we love to go out and help a stranger. When someone crashes along the highway or is called home to God, we're there. We're there even when someone takes a stumble and has a scratched knee or bump to their head. Or even if someone just needs to talk.
Many times we get asked: "What's the worst/ craziest you've seen?" We've seen things that would last a lifetime. We're witnesses to life's tragedies. From a family not making it home after a Sunday drive or someone not waking up one morning, to pronouncing unrestrained children and adults dead on scene, a house fire where a family loses all their belongings except what they ran out of the house wearing, or coming upon a family member sick, hurt or deceased. Keeping in mind, I must do my job first then I can cry and mourn afterwards.
I describe all with a mixture of laughter and joy, because sometimes, you're lucky enough to deliver a baby in the field or stand by at special events in your hometown or at sporting events and those Friday night lights.
Now, don't get me wrong; running with bright lights and loud sirens is an adrenaline rush. But once the adrenaline is gone, we're back to being normal. We're human, not superhumans; there are days certain calls affect us too; we just can't show it until after all is said and done. Some of us cry in a group, crowd or alone.
Being in EMS has its perks and also reality checks, reminding us how delicate and unpredictable life is, how in a heartbeat life can change.
It takes a special individual and an even stronger support system. Family is our backbone, and family we become. We may not always hear or get a "thank you," but at the right time we're thanked for the job we do. We're in it to help people in their time of need.
We go out at all times, sacrificing our lives for strangers. We respond because we are doing God's job here on earth, and it's our "calling" as I see it.
EMS week is a time to reflect, stand proud, appreciate, motivate, inspire, work together, celebrate, touch the lives of people and leave a lasting impression.
Adrianna Rincon, EMT-Intermediate, Supervisor, EMS Instructor


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NHTSA Reminds Motorists to Safely 'Share the Road' with Motorcyclists
Monday, May 6, 2013
Contact: Karen Aldana, 202-366-9550
WASHINGTON – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers of cars, trucks and buses to look out for, and share the road with, motorcycle riders.
Despite historical declines in automobile fatalities, motorcycle deaths have increased every year for the past 14 years except in 2009 when there was a 16 percent decline.
"Increasing safe riding and cooperation among all road users is essential to reducing the number of deaths and injuries on our nation's highways," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Motorists and motorcyclists have a common responsibility to safely share the road together."
In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists died on America's roads, a 2 percent increase over those killed in 2010. In 2011, motorcycle deaths comprised 14 percent of total highway deaths, despite motorcycle registrations representing only about 3 percent of all vehicles in the country.
On a per vehicle mile basis, motorcyclists are more than 30 times more likely to die in a crash than occupants of cars, and five times more likely to be injured.
Head injury is the leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. Helmets are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders. NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of more than 1,600 motorcyclists in 2011. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 703 lives could have been saved. In 2011, 20 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico required helmet use by all motorcyclists.
Alcohol continues to be a factor in motorcycle fatalities. In 2011, 42 percent of motorcycle riders who died in single-vehicle crashes had blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of .08 or higher, higher than any other type of driver. The problem is especially acute at night. Motorcycle riders killed in traffic crashes at night were more than 3 times more likely to have BAC levels of .08 or higher than those killed during the day.
"Drunk driving remains a serious, unacceptable threat to our families and our communities," said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland. "It's critical to safety that motorcyclists never ride while drunk or distracted, and always wear a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet and other protective gear every time they take to the road."
To prevent motorcyclist's deaths and injuries, NHTSA offers the following safety recommendations:
For motorcyclists:
- Never ride impaired or distracted.
- Obey traffic laws, wear DOT-compliant helmets and other protective gear.
- Make yourself visible by wearing bright colors and using reflective tape.
- Avoid riding in poor weather conditions.
- Use turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if you think no one will see it.
- Combine hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to yourself.
- Position yourself in the lane where you will be most visible to other drivers.
For drivers:
- Never drive distracted. Doing so can result in tragic consequences for motorcyclists.
- Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem that there is enough room in the traffic lane for a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane.
- Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows motorcyclists to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.
- Because of its smaller size, a motorcyclist can be hidden in a vehicle's blind spot. Always check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
- Turn signals on motorcycles are not the same as those on motor vehicles – motorcycle signals are usually not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Allow enough time to determine the motorcyclist's intention before you proceed.
- Remember that road conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders may change speed or adjust position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement.
- Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when following a motorcycle so the motorcycle rider has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative designed to encourage drivers of all other kinds of vehicles and motorcyclists to "share the road" with each other. For more information, visit http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles.
View the 2011 Motorcycle Fatality Data Fact Sheet at http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811765.pdf
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1. Boorstin says that we, "live in a world where fantasy is more real than reality," (37), that we create simulations of experiences because we can't experience them ourselves, then we have the audacity to believe that our simulations are superior to the actual experiences. How would Boorstin approach the advent of the internet? Can the internet, in some way, serve as a tool to "disillusion ourselves," (6) by gaining access to the knowledge that original experiences are superior to the simulations of them that we create?
2. Is there a way to reconcile the difference between "man-made and God-made events," (11) or, "celebrities" and "heroes" (61)? In other words, can we remove the artificial fervor that people add to events and people (which make them pseudo-events or celebrities) and understand them on the basis of their actual weight? For instance, can we construct a scale that accurately places Alexander the Great, John Milton, Lady Gaga, and LonelyGirl15 in order of their actual impact on the world? Or has the internet (and other media) already broken the scale, such that "actual impact" has become a completely relative term?
3. Setting aside the distinction between authenticity and fabrication, Boorstin claims that, "the celebrity is created by the media," (61). Yet, on Youtube, millions of people have viewed web-cam videos made by some guy/girl in his/her room, and on Twitter, we can see topics that are trending based on what users think is newsworthy. To what extent have new media taken the mechanisms of "old" media (journalists, news-anchors, advertisers, writers, producers, etc.) out of this equation for making a celebrity? To what extent are these mechanisms still present/necessary to elevate news and people to fame?
4. Laurel talks about how–through computers–we can interact within, "worlds in which we can extent, amplify, and enrich our own capacities to think, feel, and act," (113). In what ways has the internet become an extension of our imagination as, "laboratory of the spirit," (112)?
5. How can we reconcile Laurel's world-view with Boorstin's?


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More than 20 vehicles were involved in each of two separate traffic pileups that occurred on U.S. Highway 41 in eastern Wisconsin on Tuesday.
The latest crash happened on Highway 41 northbound on the Butte des Morts causeway in Oshkosh about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday and involved more than 20 vehicles.
Lanes of U.S. 41 northbound were reopened about 4:25 p.m.
Authorities said blowing and drifting snow were factors in the crash.
Earlier on Tuesday in Dodge County, about 20 vehicles were involved in another crash that shut down U.S. 41 in eastern Wisconsin, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Todd Nehls said the crash occurred about 9 a.m. and the highway was shut down for about 2 ½ hours. One northbound lane remained open.
Both cars and semis were involved, and on both sides of the highway.
Nehls said there was poor visibility in the area and motorists were driving too fast for conditions.
Three people were taken to hospitals for treatment. There were no serious injuries.
Deputies were called in on their day off to assist with clearing the scene, according to Nehls.


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However, last week the Wasatch County Sheriff's Department, working in conjunction with Sheriff Thomas M. Knight and his investigators in Sarasota County, Florida, arrested Joseph Michael Simpson, 46, in Florida where the man had allegedly been living for the past 13 or 14 years. Simpson is a former resident of Clearfield, Utah. Simpson was booked into the Sarasota County Jail on one count of Aggravated Murder.
According to a report from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Department, on about December 16, 1995, a girl who was reportedly an alleged prostitute, was found murdered along the Provo River in the North Fields near Midway. Her name was Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch. The cause of Krystal's death was determined to be blunt-force trauma to the head.
At the time of her death, Former Wasatch County Sheriff Mike Spanos told the Wave that it appeared the girl had been severely beaten with rocks in the head.
Beslanowitch's boyfriend told investigators that he reported Krystal missing two days after she failed to return from a late-night trip to a convenience store in Salt Lake County.
More than 30 people were interviewed at the time, some even undergoing polygraph tests, but to no avail.
"A hundred leads and nothing has developed into anything," said Spanos. The leads, however, eventually turned cold and the case remained unsolved for eighteen years.
Simpson has waived extradition and will be transported to Utah within the next few weeks to stand trial for the murder of Beslanowitch.