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Fixing the diversity problem in venture capital could have a cascading effect on the diversity problem in tech.
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Reston, VA – October 29, 2015 – Bridge Bank today announced the recent hiring of Matthew Klinger as senior vice president, market manager in its Technology Finance group in the Mid-Atlantic. Based in Reston, Virginia, Mr. Klinger will be responsible for extending Bridge Bank's Technology Finance solutions to emerging and high-growth technology companies throughout the region.
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Let's reshuffle Congress's deck
Editor: Congressional campaigns receive money from big business, corporations and special interest groups who also buy lobbyists to promote their interests by "entertaining" those in office continuously.
In turn, Congress enacts 20,000 pages of Income Tax Regulation containing loopholes, subsidies, deductions, grants, et al. The recipients are locked in votes for re-election.
Congress has been lax on immigration since the origin of our country. In the last half century, we have experienced a horde of immigrants who can be expected to show appreciation by favorable re-election votes. Now it is proposed to "buy" 12 million more appreciative votes by amnesty. Congress has passed 10,000 pages of immigration regulations to maintain that appreciation. What is there about the sentence, "illegal immigrants will be denied entry" that needs 10,000 pages?
How much of our population is on the many increasing facets of public welfare? The increasing number of those eligible for food stamps is an example. Would any of those groups vote for a change? The largest employer in the country is the government. Would any jeopardize employment by voting for a smaller government?
This is a tremendous bloc of votes that is self-perpetuating and directing us to bankruptcy and to the de-Americanization of our country.
Political parties, senior citizens, all veterans – and I stress all veterans – and the uncoerced by circumstances of livelihood must forget differences and unite to counter the self-serving Congress.
We need a changed deck of cards. That change will not come voluntarily from the present make-up of Congress.
The proposed government spending for 2014 is 3.8 trillion. The words billions and trillions do not convey to the public the enormity of the numerical figures. Pie charts show that 6 percent of that spending will be for interest on the National Debt.
Figures show:
2012-223 billion interest
2013-222.8 billion interest
2014-228 billion interest
Billions that buy nothing. Who can deny a much-needed change in Congressional action?
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Hi everyone, here is a quick video from Patrick Blanc from a high wind session on his 4m Catalyst last week…
"This video is from one day during the last week in one of my homespots. I've been riding in hard conditions with strong and cold wind on my 6 and 4m Catalyst!
I'm very impressed about how stable and how much power these kites have. That's something really good for me being a freestyler.
I never imagined that a 4m will have that hangtime and that i'll jump that high. This movie shows it, i hope you will enjoy it!
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Emissions up until this point have ensured an irreversible sea-level rise of 1.1 meters by the year 3000
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Using a climate modeling system called LOVECLIM, the team analyzed several scenarios over the next thousand years. It found that there will be a sea-level rise of at least 1.1 meters by the year 3000, but if other certain emissions scenarios were followed, it could increase to 2.1, 4.1 or even 6.8 meters.
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"Ultimately, the current polar ice sheets store about 65 metres of equivalent sea level and if climatic warming will be severe and long-lasting, all ice will eventually melt. Mankind should limit the concentration of greenhouse gases at the lowest possible level as soon as possible. The only realistic option is a drastic reduction of the emissions. The lower the ultimate warming will be, the less severe the ultimate consequences will be."
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# the script is running as a SERVICE on port 25, and i launched it from the terminal so i can see its echos (so i know what it's doing)
# the firewall is open to the internet
# i telnet into the public ip on port 25 via "telnet example.com 25", using another open terminal, and i can do a full smtp session, and view output in the client side, and view server side echos in the server's terminal
# i use "sendmail -t email@example.com <n>blah blah!<n>.<n>" and sendmail seems to accept it, but the server side terminal does not respond in any way
# i use gmail to send an email, and the server side terminal has no output
so, i'm stumped as to why it APPEARS that mail transfer agents are not reaching my smtp service, and yet its just fine with telnet. it would output SOMETHING to show at least a connection was made, but i get nothing.
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if ($socket = socket_create(AF_INET , SOCK_STREAM , SOL_TCP)){
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echo "TCP Socket Created\n";
if (socket_bind($socket , '0.0.0.0' , 25)){
echo "TCP Socket Bound\n";
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echo "tcp Socket Failed to bind\n";
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March 9, 2006
Classified Staff Council of Bluefield State College Minutes
March 9, 2006
Members Present: Rick Akers, Carol Baldwin, Joan Buchanan, Kim Daniels, Daniel "Frosty" Frost, Tracie Goss, Fred Hardee, Lisa Neel, Jeff Noe, Michele Noe, and Berreda Ratliff.
Visitor Present: Faye Vint.
Chair, Carol Baldwin called the meeting to order at 12:00 in the Private Dining Room in the Student Center.
I. Minutes – A motion to accept the meeting minutes for the February 10, 2006 meeting with changes was made and seconded by Hardee/J. Noe, all were in favor.
II. Old Business-Frosty stated that he has all of the data for the special committee to compile the salary comparison except for last year's faculty information. The committee, which is comprised of Frosty, Kim, and Joan, agreed to meet next Monday (March 13).
III. New Business
A. Annual Meeting with the BOG-Carol confirmed with Dr. Walker that we will be meeting with the BOG during the regularly scheduled April meeting on April 20 at 6:00p.m. in the Private Dining Room. There was much discussion about what would be discussed at this meeting with the BOG. Frosty will try to get the information that the special committee compiles about salary comparisons to Anita Barilla to have it put on the agenda and in the booklet that is handed out to attendees. Other items, besides the salary schedule, that Frosty feels needs to be addressed include the bumping policy and personnel development budget.
B. Classified employees of the year-Carol explained that Dr. Walker has asked for staff council to vote on and submit the names of the classified staff exempt and non-exempt employees of the year. Due to time constraints, council agreed to the following for this year with changes being made for next year: Each sectors representative is to nominate two employees that fall in their sector (lists of members in their sector will be emailed to them immediately) and all members will vote at the next meeting for one from the exempt category and one from the non-exempt category from the nominations. Representatives are welcomed to determine their nominations however they choose, including soliciting suggestions if desired.
C. It was suggested that a statewide classified staff council retreat could be beneficial to all schools that would be willing to participate. Fred said he will mention the idea at the next ACCE meeting. A motion was made and seconded by Akers/Buchanan to also draft a letter to all College's and University's staff councils requesting input on the feasibility and interest in such a retreat, all were in favor.
IV. Reports
A. Board of Governors-There was no report on the February meeting because no one on the council attended.
B. Personnel Development-There was no meeting held to be reported on.
C. ACCE-Fred said that ACCE had a meeting with WVU concerning Senate Bill 549. Based on the number of employees WVU has, this bill would separate WVU from the ACCE group. The argument against this is that, although WVU represents more employees, all other members of ACCE are represented by 90% of the legislators. ACCE will be meeting with the legislators at the Capitol on March 10. Fred will report on that at the next meeting.
D. Flower Fund-Anita sent Carol a report that there is $374.50 in the flower fund.
E. Social Committee-Joan has scheduled a meeting of the committee next week to discuss implementing the "Spotlight Office of the Month".
F. Wellness Committee-Joan wanted to thank Lisa for being such a good liaison between the council and the committee. Lisa reminded everyone of the Self Defense seminar on March 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The committee is looking into possibly offering a 6 week women's self defense class. Lisa said that the Health Fair will be held on April 20 in the Gym from 10:00-1:00. There is also discussion about setting up a scrap-booking workshop.
V. Next meeting/Adjournment
The next meeting will be held on April 11, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. in the Private Dining Room of the Harris Jefferson Student Center.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Carol.
Minutes submitted by Michele Noe


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We invite you to join ChangeTheWorld.org in celebrating the Fall 2013 semester of social venture consulting projects at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business!
During the fall semester, 91 undergraduate and graduate students took on a total of 21 nonprofit consulting projects at the University of Maryland, Georgetown, George Washington, and Johns Hopkins University. During this time students tackled business consulting challenges such as creating university campus marketing plans, five-year strategic plans, financial models focused on sustainable revenue generation, and measuring programmatic outcomes. Students worked with nonprofits from across the country, and on this evening will have the opportunity to showcase their work!
Students will host a Project Gallery for attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the recommendations that they developed for each of their nonprofit clients.
In addition, you'll have the opportunity to hear from the COO of Incentive Mentoring Program, Tong Zhang, who worked with both an Undergraduate and Executive MBA team from the University of Maryland. Learn how her organization has been able to leverage the student recommendations to improve IMP's overall impact.
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Since 2006, the program – led by the Center For Social Value Creation (CSVC) at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business in partnership with Grassroots.org – has served more than 145 organizations and engaged over 350 students in 8 partner universities. By connecting our future business leaders with social impact organizations that need consulting services, we believe that we can change the world for the better – one student and one non-profit at a time.
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Reading aloud to your children is such an important way to increase vocabulary and language skills and also strengthen the bond between child and parent.
It's no secret that I love books and have an extensive children's book collection, so when I see a some great books on sale or even for FREE, I like to snatch them up and share them with you here.
The husband of my good friend, Joy, has written a young adult epic fantasy called The Foundlings (The Swords of Xigara). It is FREE today only on Kindle. This would be great for the teens in your life, as it is family friendly.
The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection (With Active Table of Contents) is ONLY 95 CENTS on Kindle right now! That is a total of 14 books! My children love these! "The Patchwork Girl" is one of our favorites, and we are reading "The Marvelous Land of Oz" right now. We are planning to see new "The Great and Powerful Oz" soon.
Another set of books we LOVE, which I snagged for 25 cents each at a library book sale years ago, are Billy and Blaze. The complete set is on sale until tomorrow at Vision Forum. The sale comes out to approximately $5 per book, which is an excellent investment, in my opinion.
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Much to the chagrin of co-worker Matt Camp, Dolan is a deranged Philadelphia Phillies fan, and witnessed the uprooting of several trees in Center City Philadelphia after the Phils captured their second world championship in October 2008. He subscribes to the theories of Bill James and other sabermetricians, and his dream job (except this one, of course) is to run an MLB franchise as general manager. In the meantime, the Easton, PA native is quite content following football for a living, and he enjoys going back to Penn State to soak up the remaining drops of his college life whenever a convenient weekend presents itself.


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St. Peter View Apartment + Terrace
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The stylishly decorated apartment features a colourful double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and full-length mirrors. The sun-lit living room is decorated with interesting artwork and provides a comfortable red sofa, flat-screen TV and a dining area. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a tiled bathroom with a shower.
This typical Roman neighbourhood offers a perfect retreat away from the tourist crowds. There are numerous bus routes providing direct connections to the historic centre. Guests can also easily discover Rome by foot and Vatican City can be reached within 15 minutes' walk.
The helpful host runs the unique "Rome Slowly" vintage car tours which can be tailor-made according to guests prefered itinerary.
Please treat the apartment as you would your own home.
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Hi Emanuelle
Thanks for sharing you apartment. Great tarrace with view to St. Peters.
We used most of the time in apartment on the tarrace, morning, sunbath in afternoon, relaxing in evening. Apartment is on 6th floor with elevator. Quiet neighborhood with restaurants and shopping possibilities. 15 walk to metro station (Cipro). 25 min to St. Peters.
Ole and Annette
it was perfect! very recommendable appartment. Emanuele was very nice nd everything worked out perfectly. the appartment was very clean and comfy, and some nice caffees and supermarkets are in walking distance. we loved our stay.
Dear Emanuele,
thank you for the nice time in your flat.You find there everything you need for a pleasant stay in Rome. The view from the terrace is great.
Martina and Peter
We were amazed!
The apartement is as described - very clean and fully equipped. The terasse is a dream. It`s a wonderful and quiet place to relax after sightseeing.
Special thanks to you and your parents and Federico. Someone stole
our backpack at Trastevere Station and you helped us so well.
So we could enjoy Rome after the first shock.
We feel privileged to belong to the "for very happy people only" (poster at the apartmentdoor) who lived in this perfect place. If you spend some time in Rome you should book this flat. Enjoy!
Quiet apartment with a beautiful terrace. A terrific place to stay in a nice neighborhood. Emanuele was great, with lots of good restaurant recommendations. Thank you!
Fabulous place to stay. Within walking distance of metro, supermarket, restaurants. We walked to St Peters.
Great apartment, spacious with outdoor deck. We were met by host who was very helpful. Fridge was stocked with some food to startbus off.
Would happily stay here again.
Dear Emanuele,
we had a great time in Rome. The apartement was nice and clean. Enough space in the flat and a fantastic view to St. Peters.
Just one thing we had to complain. We wondered about the seat in the shower. We hadn´t enough space for shower. If it´s normal for Italy, please apologize our criticism.
One more thing, I think, the aircondition in the living room have to be checked, it blew, after a view minutes, hot air in the room.
In the sleeping room everything was okay.
Thank you for hospitality and the delicios things in the fridge.
Yve & Albert
Lovely apartment, around 15 minutes walk to St Peters. It was very well equipped and the garden terrace was an added bonus. There is a supermarket if needed a few minutes walk way but there is everything you require within the small shops around. The metro was easy to find and not difficult to use. Emanuele kept us informed via email of numbers to contact and directions and arranged a safe transfer from the airport for us. We would not hesitate to recommend.
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Just curious... If you were able to choose 2 of the original Konoha 11 to be on a squad with, who would you choose? Who would be your sensei?
I'd be Sakura, and I'd want to be on a team with Ino and Sasuke 'cause they're cool. ASUMA-SENSEI!
I know Sasuke isn't part of the K11, but close enough.
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Hinata and Naruto! D
My sensei would be either Kakashi or Kurenai.
Kakashi as sensei no doupt. as for the squad id go with Naruto But theres a tie between Tenten or Ino
i would have naruto and shikamaru with kakashi as squad leader :p
I am going to have to go with Asuma as my sensei. Shikamaru and Neji as my teammates.
I'd like Naruto and Neji, with Kakashi as Sensei.
Shikamaru and Kiba with Kakahsi as my sensei.
Maito Gai for sensei cause im dumb and untalented but will do all the hard work.
Then I want Kiba so I can annoy him with gross farts (my rival hint: Gai will scream YOUTH)
And I want Shino cause he is so philosophical.
And this way I can steal the spot light with Gai.
Neji and Sasuke. Kakashi as my sensei
Shikamaru and Neji, with Kakashi.
Originally Posted by fastrthnwind
Neji and Sasuke. Kakashi as my sensei
Wait we can pick Sasuke? Forget Shikamaru and give me Sasuke then!
I'd go with Kakashi as my sensei with Shikamaru and Neji as my teammates
Originally Posted by fastrthnwind
Neji and Sasuke. Kakashi as my sensei
I thought Konoha 11 came after Sasuke left the original group???
I would love to be Nagato Uzumaki. I will go with Tenten (she's very pretty IMO, underestimated a bit, and seems to get no love on the base) and Choji Akimichi (CHUBBY BONZAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!) as my teemmates. I want Minato Namikaze (He's pretty cool) as my Sensei.
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naruto and choji and i would be nagato my sensei jiraya ovcourse
Kakashi is my sensei and Neji and Shikamaru on my team, brains and brawn
Sasuke & Naruto with Minato as Sensei.
wait.. K11? or just whoever?i see people picking whoever lol
kakashi sensei, with naruto and shikamaru
Well It was originally supposed to be the Konoha 11, but lets open it up to anyone. This should get interesting.
Originally Posted by xXLostSoulXx
Well It was originally supposed to be the Konoha 11, but lets open it up to anyone. This should get interesting.
Oh if it's open to any characters? then I'd like Naruto and Darui on my team with Hashirama as my sensei...
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At the Assault on Black Rock IV trail race last Saturday in Sylva, I found myself on the starting line, ready for competition. The 7.1-mile course (give or take) goes up and loops down a 5,900-foot mountain, with a total elevation gain of around 2,770 feet. Add in innumerable roots sticking out (covered in leaves), rocks, single-track paths, stair-climbing sections of dirt and brush, and you have yourself a brutal, yet rewarding experience. Not to mention, it serves as a fundraiser for The Community Table.
Seeing as IŌĆÖd never run the race prior, I knew nothing about the course. But, I got up early Saturday morning and grabbed my running shoes. Heading out of Waynesville as the first rays of weekend sunshine crept up from the east, I decided to grab a small breakfast at ClydeŌĆÖs Restaurant.
Stepping up to the starting line, over 100 people joined me ŌĆö all ready to tackle this legendary, yet vicious event in Jackson County. Of course, the elite trail runners stood in the front, with the rest of us running enthusiasts, novice and weekend warriors in the back. As a competitive high school and college athlete (cross-country/track), I figured IŌĆÖd go out hard and just see where I landed in the final standings. ItŌĆÖs a habit of mine for years, to push the pace and let the dust settle where it may. I thank the late Steve Prefontaine for that perspective.
The signal rang out and we were off. I held steady for the first half-mile or so, pushing along with the elite up the steep mountain. But I soon realized I wasnŌĆÖt a college athlete anymore. I also realized maybe that plate of eggs, toast and fruit an hour earlier at ClydeŌĆÖs wasnŌĆÖt such a good idea an hour before a 7.1-mile race.
My steady pace slowed down to a fast walk. One-by-one, other runners passed me. It was definitely a mental shakeup to see them whiz by me like I was standing still. Trudging along, I found my pace and kept consistency. And just when I figured I could make a comeback, a teenage girl blew past me. Total ego bubble-burst. I shook my head and chuckled.
None of that matters. I stay as active as possible, and truly love running. An afternoon jog will always clear my head and put a smile on my face. It is my most beloved escape from the modern world, where I return to nature and soak into the essence of humanity.
And as those thoughts drifted into my head, I began to notice how quiet the race was getting. The runners were shaking out, with me somewhere in the middle, with nobody really around me. I felt at peace on the picturesque trail. Soon, another runner came up alongside me. We held the same pace and started talking. He ran a heating and cooling business in Franklin.
ŌĆ£IŌĆÖve hiked this trail before and thought IŌĆÖd be able to do well today,ŌĆØ he laughed. ŌĆ£But, then I remembered that IŌĆÖm 40 years old and not young anymore.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£I hear that, brother,ŌĆØ I replied. ŌĆ£And I also chalk it up to a love of craft beer.ŌĆØ
As I pushed along I began to look at the race as a metaphor for life. You start out at the bottom, with no experience or knowledge, and work uphill and compete. Then, like the ridge at mile three, you gain wisdom and the journey is smoother. Then, like the last uphill section, you go through later challenges in your existence and climb over them. Each hill ahead, when I wanted to take a break, I kept moving, telling myself, ŌĆ£DonŌĆÖt stop, youŌĆÖre almost there.ŌĆØ ItŌĆÖs that same attitude that has made all the difference in how I conduct myself in everyday life.
I reached the top and let out a victorious howl ŌĆö a 360-degree view of endless mountains in Southern Appalachia. It was a short-lived moment of satisfaction, as I quickly turned around and bolted down the trail towards the finish line. I bounded down the path cheering others on who were still heading to the top, like the elite runners did when I was still making my way up ŌĆö it is a camaraderie solely unique to running.
And as I crossed that finish line, more cheers awaited me. We did it, all of us. We shook hands, congratulated each other and traded war stories of our trek. Another joyous Saturday in this paradise we call Western North Carolina.
See yŌĆÖall out on the trail.
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July 21, 2005
Members Present: Dr. Louis Aikens, Mr. Jack Caffrey, Mr. Edward Knight, Rev. Garry Moore, Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. Jeffrey Forlines, Dr. Lyn Guy, Mr. Daniel Frost, Mr. Eli Sharp, Dr. Norman Mirsky
Members Absent: Mr. Jack Stafford, Mr. John Barnes
Guests Present: Dr. Albert Walker, Ms. Anita Barilla, Mr. Jim Nelson, Mr. John Cardwell, Dr. Don Smith, Dr. Jim Voelker, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Ms. Deirdre Guyton, Ms. Remona Finney, Ms. Bettie Wallace, Ms. Fay Vint
Call to Order
Vice Chairman Mr. Norris Kantor called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the Private Dining Room of the Harris-Jefferson Student Center.
Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2005
Mr. Kantor asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of June 16, 2005. Mr. Frost asked for a correction concerning the statement "classified employees were asked to make recommendations but no action has been taken on the issue." He stated that the statement should read "classified employees were asked to make recommendations but no action has been taken by the Administration or the Board on the issue." Motion was made (Forlines/Aikens) to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried.
Mr. Kantor informed the group that Mr. Eli Sharp and Dr. Norman Mirsky will take the Oath of Office as new Board members. Ms. Remona Finney administered the Oath to Mr. Sharp and Dr. Mirsky.
Vice Chairman Kantor informed the group that Governor Manchin has not appointed any new Board members to fill the Board positions that became vacant at any state institution June 30, 2005. Those members whose terms have expired will continue to serve on the Board until new appointments have been made. It is anticipated that by the end of July or the early part of August the Governor will appoint individuals to fill vacancies at all institutions in the state. Mr. Kantor told the Board members he feels that the Board is not in a position to elect officers until those appointments have been made. Mr. Frost inquired concerning the continuation of Mr. Knight as an ex-officio member of the BSC Board. Mr. Kantor explained that the Chair of the BSC Board serves on the Board of NRCTC and their Chair serves on Bluefield State's Board. When NRCTC became a free standing entity the positions became ex-officio members instead of voting members. There are now four seats to be filled. Three Board members' terms have expired (Mr. John Barnes, Dr. Lyn Guy, and Mr. Norris Kantor) and one position is open. Mr. Knight discussed the right of the Board to continue to conduct business as usual until the appointments are made and informed the group that the election of officers could proceed with the vote of the members that are now serving if the membership so desired. It was the consensus of the Board that the election of officers would not occur until the Governor appointed directors to fill the terms of those whose term had expired since the Code allowed those whose terms had expired to continue in office until their replacements were appointed by the Governor.
Enrollment Management Report – Mr. John Cardwell
Mr. Cardwell distributed a handout showing current enrollment. He discussed the Emerging Scholars program and gave an update. BSC currently has 1,487 students pre-registered for the fall semester and Mr. Cardwell reported that he anticipates enrolling another 80-85 at the next orientation.
The Upperclassman II is on target to have doors open on August 1, 2005. They are currently installing carpet, furniture, and finishing up painting of the facility. The College Summit students will be housed at the facility in August. The number of housing opportunities continues to increase and those facilities are being added to our website. Mr. Cardwell discussed the success of the Honors College program and reviewed the requirements for participation.
Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs – Ms. Shelia Johnson
Ms. Johnson informed the group that BSC has been approached concerning the purchase of two pieces of property near the campus. An appraisal has been received for one and Ms. Johnson reported that she is expecting an appraisal for the other shortly. Dr. Walker informed the group that Mr. Forlines, as an employee of First Century Bank, does not have a conflict of interest in this matter because the property is a trust. Discussion followed. Motion was made (Guy/Aikens) to give Ms. Johnson the authority to negotiate on both properties. Motion carried.
Mr. Frost inquired concerning renegotiating of contracts for the new fiscal year. Discussion followed. Mr. Frost asked that the headings of "Old Business" and "New Business" be added to the Board Agenda. He informed the group that the current Agenda makes no provision for continued discussion of items discussed at earlier meetings nor for additional items of concern. This request will be referred to Chairman John Barnes.
Mr. Edward Knight gave a report on the Lewisburg Library project and the recent meeting with concerned parties.
President's Report – Dr. Albert L. Walker
Dr. Walker introduced the appointments of Interim Administrators. Dr. Don Smith who will serve as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Mr. John Cardwell who will serve as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Dr. Shekhar Pradhan will continue in his interim position as Executive Director of Institutional Development and Advancement while Dr. Felica Blanks is Interim President for New River Community and Technical College. Dr. Blanks is one of the finalists for the position of President at NRCTC. Dr. Walker announced that several dean positions will be announced in August. These will also be interim positions. Dr. Walker explained to the group that these appointments are being made on an interim basis in order to allow ample time to fill the positions with the most qualified personnel. The positions of Director of Multicultural Affairs and the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment will be advertised immediately. Dr. Walker announced that the Director of Human Resources will start on August 3 and will report directly to the President.
Dr. Walker called the group's attention to the handout on Goals and Objectives and discussed various items included. He asked Board members to provide recommendations for improvement of Bluefield State. These recommendations are to be in writing and submitted by the end of August. Discussion followed.
Dr. Aikens questioned the process by which search committees are formed and whether members of the governing board are included. Mr. Kantor informed the group that there is no provision in the code requiring members of the governing board to be included in screening committees, and he said that there might be legal issues to consider. Discussion followed.
Vice Chair Kantor brought to the attention of the members a memorandum that came from the HEPC concerning Board of Governors Rules. Mr. Kantor asked that staff members prepare information for the next meeting to comply with this requirement. Mr. Kantor commented that, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Jim Nelson, BSC is one of the few institutions to be in compliance with the open meetings notification rule.
Mr. Kantor reiterated his request for a report concerning evening course offerings. He had previously made the request to the former VP of Academic Affairs. He asked Dr. Smith to respond to his earlier request for information on this issue. Dr. Smith will be meeting with respective deans and will plan to make a presentation at a later meeting. Dr. Walker spoke to a growth in the number of Internet and Web CT courses, a development that has the potential to reach numerous students in a wide variety of locations. Mr. Kantor asked for an all-inclusive report of these course offerings that can be taken at times other than the regular daytime hours of operation.
Executive Session
Motion was made (Frost/Sharp) to go into executive session at 8:05 p.m.
Vice Chairman Kantor reconvened the regular session at 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Aikens invited the group to attend a picnic sponsored by the Alumni Association on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Hatter Hall.
Mr. Nelson shared information from the HEPC with the group on the average earnings for BSC graduates over a six year period. This information will be included in the advertising pieces in the future. Mr. Nelson also updated the Board on the Engineering Technology team and the DARPA competition.
Mr. Frost inquired about the number of employees receiving stipends and if renegotiation of stipends has been done since the start of the new fiscal year. Ms. Johnson discussed how stipends are determined and said that there are currently only a few and they have been renewed at the same rate as last year.
Next Meeting Date – August 18, 2005
Mr. Kantor announced that a recommendation has been made to have the next Board of Governors meeting in the Conference Room of the Upper-Classman II facility. Directions will be provided.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Will you rise to the challenge of Count Harebourg? Info - 29/04/2013 - 13:00Retornar à lista
We heard that Count Harebourg is about to challenge the entire world. Only the most creative will prevail!
Would you be ready to defend your country if Count Harebourg himself was to order it? Yes? Then prepare to prove it… In a few days, the Count himself will challenge you all. And you know, lateness isn't an option…
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milordDen 29 Abril 2013 13:34
mda... I don't think taht someone can defeat it.)
Nanaers 29 Abril 2013 14:06
I cant wait for the dev blog, also this is being released tomorrow. correct?
Eccentric Moogrr
Moclon 29 Abril 2013 14:22
Yay for new content!
vinitsan 29 Abril 2013 14:37
Hmm interesting....It says defend your country!!! Is he going to challenge everyone in the 4 nations or just people on Chillberg????
KrzysztofAndrzej 29 Abril 2013 14:47
quest with fight vs count is bugged, cant finish it :/
Nox16 29 Abril 2013 15:02
oooo this seems fun.
spacecooky 29 Abril 2013 15:04
Maybe this is the new "Ogrest Chaos"? Bugs ahead
LioVamp 29 Abril 2013 15:47
party kills the boss
their strat is announced as a bug abuse
boss gets buffed
(I do hope this will not happen)
their strat is announced as a bug abuse
boss gets buffed
(I do hope this will not happen)
RaVeN-Fifteen 29 Abril 2013 16:00
Challenge Accepted! :@


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Event: On location shoot of reality show Chakk Dhoom Dhoom.
Guest List: Saroj Khan, Saloni Daini
Bollywood celebs Hrithik Roshan, Athiya Shetty, Kanika Kapoor among others were seen at Anandita De's blog launch.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra was snapped at the inaugurationof jewellery showroom of Varti Jewells.
Bollywood celebs Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Yami Gautam, Sonam Kapoor, Arpita Khan Sharma, Vijay Krishna Acharya, Arjun Kapoor among others were seen at the special screening of BEFIKRE.
Bollywood celebs Irrfan Khan snapped at the launch of Johnston & Murphy store.
Bollywood celebs Sunny Deol and Madhurima Tuli were snapped at the airport.


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At my son's 6-month checkup, his Dr. said it was okay to start him on Cheerio's. I started mashed stuff at 6 months (cereal, avocado, now bananas), and he does okay with them, but I'm nervous about him choking on the Cheerio's (I bought an organic kind).
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List of resources for Mongolia
Following is a list of websites for additional information about the Peace Corps and Mongolia, or to connect you to returned Volunteers and other invitees. Please keep in mind that although we try to make sure all these links are active and current, we cannot guarantee it.
A note of caution: As you surf these sites, be aware that you will find bulletin boards and chat rooms in which people are free to give opinions and advice based on their own experiences. The opinions expressed are not those of the Peace Corps or the U.S. government. You may find opinions of people who were unhappy with their choice to serve in the Peace Corps. As you read these comments, we hope you will keep in mind that the Peace Corps is not for everyone, and no two people experience their service in the same way.
General Information
On this site, you can learn anything from what time it is in Ulaanbaatar to information about converting currency from the dollar to the tugrik. Just click on Mongolia and go from there.
Visit this site to learn all you need to know about any country in the world.
The U.S. State Department's website issues background notes periodically about countries around the world. Find Mongolia and learn more about its social and political history.
This site includes links to all the official sites for governments of countries around the world.
This online world atlas includes maps and geographical information about countries around the world. Each country page contains links to other sites, such as the Library of Congress, that contain comprehensive historical, social, and political background.
This United Nations site allows you to search for statistical information for member states of the U.N.
This site provides an additional source of current and historical information about countries worldwide.
Connect With Returned Volunteers and Other Invitees
This Yahoo site hosts a bulletin board where prospective Volunteers and returned Volunteers can come together.
This is the site of the National Peace Corps Association, made up of returned Volunteers. On this site you can find links to all the Web pages of the "friends of" groups for most countries of service, made up of former Volunteers who served in those countries. There are also regional groups who frequently get together for social events and local Volunteer activities. Or go straight to the Friends of Mongolia site: http://www.friendsofmongolia.org
This site is hosted by a group of returned Volunteer writers. It is a monthly online publication of essays and Volunteer accounts from countries around the world.
Online Articles/Current News Sites
An online magazine started by two Mongolian journalists
A website that focuses on the capital city
The Mongol Messenger is one of two English language newspapers in Mongolia.
The UB Post is the other English language paper.
International Development Sites
Information about the work of the United Nations in Mongolia
A site with links to a variety of resources
Recommended Books
- Goldstein, Melvyn C., and Cynthia M. Beall. The Changing World of Mongolia's Nomads. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1994.
- Kohn, Michael. Lonely Planet Mongolia. Footscray, Victoria; London: Lonely Planet Publications, 2005.
- Sanders, Alan J.H., and J. Bat-Ireediu. Lonely Planet Mongolian Phrasebook. Footscray, Victoria; London: Lonely Planet Publications, 1995.
- Sarangerel, Odigan. Riding Windhorses: A Journey Into the Heart of Mongolian Shamanism. Rochester, Vermont: Destiny Books, 2000.
- Severin, Tim. In Search of Genghis Khan: An Exhilarating Journey on Horseback across the Steppes of Mongolia. NY: Cooper Square Press, 2003.
Books About the History of the Peace Corps
- Hoffman, Elizabeth Cobbs. All You Need is Love: The Peace Corps and the Spirit of the 1960's. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2000.
- Rice, Gerald T. The Bold Experiment: JFK's Peace Corps. Notre Dame, Ind.: University of Notre Dame Press, 1985.
- Stossel, Scott. Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 2004.
Books on the Volunteer Experience
- Dirlam, Sharon. Beyond Siberia: Two Years in a Forgotten Place. Santa Barbara, Calif.: McSeas Books, 2004.
- Casebolt, Marjorie DeMoss. Margarita: A Guatemalan Peace Corps Experience. Gig Harbor, Wash.: Red Apple Publishing, 2000.
- Erdman, Sarah. Nine Hills to Nambonkaha: Two Years in the Heart of an African Village. New York, N.Y.: Picador, 2003.
- Hessler, Peter. River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze. New York, N.Y.: Perennial, 2001.
- Kennedy, Geraldine ed. From the Center of the Earth: Stories out of the Peace Corps. Santa Monica, Calif.: Clover Park Press, 1991.
- Thompsen, Moritz. Living Poor: A Peace Corps Chronicle. Seattle, Wash.: University of Washington Press, 1997 (reprint).


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It's here, so, new thread! For the old discussion look here.
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
The Penal Zone
Trailer and stuff on the official site
Here's the official spiel: "The new season Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the biggest, strangest and most epic to date. As the saga begins, an otherworldy power for controlling matter and space calls to the strongest and strangest who might wield it - intergalactic warlords and eldritch gods, under-dwellers and scholars of the arcane.
Gaming's greatest dog and rabbit sleuths Sam & Max seek the power's ancient secrets, as Max gains shape shifting, teleportation, mind reading and future vision abilities for battling these foes. The saga plays out in a surreal 5 month-long symphony of mayhem that gets deeper and more twisted with each episode."
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Unions say no salary freeze
Saying they will not make any more concessions than they already have, three unions that represent workers in Sullivan County have teamed up to resist wage and benefit freezes instituted by the legislature for the fiscal year 2011.
The unions are: Teamster Local 445, which represents the bulk of the workers; International Laborers Local 17, which represents workers in the Department of Public Works; and the New York State Nurses Association, which represents county nurses.
At a news conference at the Blue Horizon Diner just outside of Monticello, the union representatives also said they are initiating an independent audit of county finances to determine the exact fiscal condition of the county.
Adrian Huff, secretary-treasurer with Local 445, said of the 2011 budget passed in December, "We believe there are a lot of things hidden in that budget or eliminated from that budget."
Sandy Shaddock, business agent for Local 445, said that the unions are not included in the budget process, and that there are questions about mismanagement. She noted, for instance, the $1 million lost by the county because of improper oversight of a proposed windmill at Sullivan County Community College, which was never built.
Todd Diorio, business agent for Local 17, said that over the past year the workers in his union have already re-opened the contract twice, and in so doing saved the county about $1.5 million. The savings, he said, came at a cost to new hires, which would receive smaller salaries. He said he would not agree to open the contract again.
Along the same line, Huff said this past summer his membership was asked to make changes to the contract that would allow members to take part in early retirement incentive programs, which the union did. He said his members voted last year not to re-open the contract and they were not willing to do so this year.
In the meantime, lawmaker Leni Binder sent an email to county legislators and the media with a link to a New York Times story reporting that newly sworn- in Governor Andrew Cuomo will seek a one-year salary freeze of state employees this year. However, the bulk of state worker contracts expire on March 31, while the contracts of Sullivan County workers still have a couple of years to go.


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Home List of Titles Predicting the number of runs scored per over in one-day international cricket matches
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- Predicting the number of runs scored per over in one-day international cricket matches
- Author(s)
- Bailey, Michael; Clarke, Stephen
- Abstract
- One-Day International cricket (ODI) is a popular sport worldwide. The advent of the Internet has increased opportunities for punters to wager on differing outcomes associated with each match, with one outcome of interest being the number of runs scored per over. Using information gathered from 627 past ODI matches (55000 overs), specific 'within match' and 'between match' variables were identified and explored to determine the statistical significance of their relationship with the number of runs scored. Separate models were constructed for both first and second innings with ten first-order variables and four second-order variables found to be highly significantly related to runs per over in both innings with a p-value less than 0.0001. These variables include the number of overs bowled, the stage of the game, the number of wickets fallen, recent wickets fallen, the magnitude of the existing partnership, current run rates, host country, team batting strength and opposition bowling strength. A multivariate linear regression model was used to combine and weight the relative importance of all variables with goodness of fit determined using the absolute average error between predicted and actual results, the maximum log-likelihood and an R-square statistic. This process serves to ascertain and rank the relative importance of various predictors and shed some light on the predictability of runs per over in ODI cricket.
- Publication type
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- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Source
- Proceedings of the 9th Australasian Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport, Tweed Heads, Australia, 30 August - 3 September 2008, p. 23-31
- Publication year
- 2008
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- 010401 Applied Statistics; 010406 Stochastic Analysis and Modelling; 140305 Time-Series Analysis
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- Linear regression; ODI Cricket; Predictors of runs scored
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- MathSport (ANZIAM)
- 9780957862340
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This is a place for me (hi, incidentally; I'm Jon) to share some bite-sized stories of American history with you. Our National Archives, here in Washington, DC, publishes a handy, educational RSS feed called "Today's Document." From those Documents, you'll see me make drawings here. Some of them have cows. There's really no better source of creative inspiration — or sense of civic place — than our own American story. So let's jump in.
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Position Statement 46: Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools
Mental Health America (MHA) places a high priority on early, equal and effective access to comprehensive mental health services and supports and therefore strongly opposes zero tolerance policies in schools. A "zero tolerance policy" is a school or district policy that mandates predetermined consequences or punishments for specific offenses that are intended to be applied regardless of the seriousness of the behavior, mitigating circumstances, or situational context.[1] MHA's concern regarding zero tolerance policies results in part from the broad and vague definition of offenses and the inconsistent and sometimes overzealous application of consequences, especially as they relate to students from diverse racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.[2] MHA also believes that zero tolerance policies are authoritarian, ineffective, and contrary to common sense. But MHA's central objection is the effect of rigid zero tolerance policies on students with unmet mental health and emotional needs. Fair treatment for students with mental health conditions or emotional disturbances requires individuated consideration of all of the circumstances and reasonable accommodation of each person's needs, including in particular access to mental health services.
Beginning in the mid-1990s, the United States Congress[3] and many State legislatures passed laws that allow, encourage and in some cases mandate that schools and school districts implement harsh disciplinary policies –such as expulsion and out-of-school suspension –to reduce incidents of students bringing guns and other weapons to school. The Columbine and Virginia Tech tragedies and others since have made keeping weapons out of schools an urgent priority. Possession and use of drugs on school property have also commonly been included on the lists of offenses to which zero tolerance policies are applied. Many States, school districts and schools have expanded the scope of zero tolerance policies even further to include various non-violent acts, such as insubordination. Schools, school districts and States set their own, often broad or vague definitions for, "threats," "violence," "weapons," and "drugs," with some more stringent than others.
The 2006 American Psychological Association study found some telling examples:
- March, 2002, Hurst, Texas. A bread knife was found in the back of a truck of a high school junior who had been helping his father take a load of possessions from his grandmother to Goodwill the previous weekend. The boy, an honors student and award-winning swimmer at the school, was expelled for one year to the Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. Said the boy's father, "It's crushing. That is for hard-core, violent youth" (Mendoza, 2002).
- September, 2000, Atlanta, GA. An eleven year old girl was suspended for two weeks from Garrett Middle School for possession of a 10 inch novelty chain attaching her Tweety Bird wallet to her key ring. School officials stated that district policy was clear, classifying a chain as a weapon, in the same category as pellet guns, ice picks, and swords. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of the girl, noting that students had been previously suspended in the district for a plastic knife used to cut a cake, bracelets and necklaces, and a screwdriver used to fix a band instrument (Rodriguez, 2000).
- November, 1997, Dublin Ohio. A seventh grade boy who brought in a toy cowboy gun for a skit in French class with the permission of the teacher was suspended for five days and received zeroes for all work during the period of the suspension. "For a skit on Old Yeller, I had brought in a much larger toy rifle," the boy noted. "I got extra credit" (Ellis, 2003).
- June, 1998, Brookline, Massachusetts: Nine seniors caught with alcohol on a bus going to their senior prom were barred by the principal from attending their graduation, and two were not allowed to compete in the state baseball playoffs. Citing tragic accidents caused by alcohol abuse, Brookline High School Headmaster Robert Weintraub stated, "Every time there's a serious incident, a violation of drugs, alcohol, or weapons, I have taken a very hard line, because it's important for kids to get the message that if they do something that violates some of the fundamental rules we have here, they will be punished" (Abrahms, 1998).
- October, 1998, East Lake, Florida: High school senior Jennifer Coonce took a sip of sangria at a luncheon with co-workers as part of a school-sponsored internship. When her parents called the high school to complain about minors being served alcohol, the district suspended her for the remainder of the semester. Jennifer, an honors student, was offered the opportunity to take her college placement classes at home, over the telephone (Smith, 1998).
- January, 2004, Bossier Parrish, Louisiana. A fifteen year old girl found in possession of one Advil tablet was expelled for one year under a district policy of zero tolerance for any drug. Closer scrutiny of previous school disciplinary actions in the school district revealed cases in which other students had received a lighter punishment for explicitly illegal drugs. As a result of local furor surrounding the case, Bossier Parrish school officials rewrote the policy to allow school principals to have greater discretion in determining which drugs would fall under the policy ("One headache cured", 2004).[4]
The harshness and breadth of current zero tolerance policies not only result in many children being labeled delinquents or criminals, but also result in lost educational opportunities for youth, which studies show have long-term negative consequences for both the child and society as a whole.[5] In addition, student misbehavior frequently results from unmet mental health, emotional or educational needs, and it is the children with these existing needs who typically bear the brunt of zero tolerance policies, despite the statutory protections afforded to them through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990[6] , the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990[7] and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973[8]. These statutes all forbid discrimination based on physical or mental disability or the perception of such a disability and require reasonable accommodation of disabilities that affect major life activities. The 2000 Harvard University Civil Rights Project found continuing court deference to school authorities despite these protections, which are generally limited by school policy to special education students identified under the IDEA, leaving others subject to zero tolerance.[9]
Older research has shown that zero tolerance policies are not effective. A still-definitive 2000 article by Skiba, R.J. identified two basic case types for the use of zero-tolerance that have raised controversies: "1) legitimate offenses that have been punished with overzealous severity, and 2) those involving "look-a-like" items such as toys or objects that are not weapons but were interpreted as weapons (like nail clippers), that have received severe punishments. …Overall, Skiba found that there is little evidence supporting the effectiveness of zero-tolerance policies. For example, there is no correlation between stricter security measures and reductions in school violence or students' perceptions of school violence. Skiba found that harsher punishments may even invoke a "go for broke" mentality in students, i.e. if they know they will be suspended or expelled without question, they will try to commit the most severe form of the offense, or commit additional offenses in addition to their initial act. In response to the argument that minority students receive a disproportionate amount of punishment because they are disproportionately more likely to misbehave, Skiba found several studies that indicate that minority students are actually less prone to serious offenses related to drugs, alcohol, vandalism, etc. and more likely to receive harsher punishments for milder, more general problems such as insubordination, class disruptiveness, loitering, etc."[10]
Finally, instead of being coupled with the school- and community-based supports and services that children in trouble need, zero tolerance policies often result either in placement in highly structured, restrictive settings such as the juvenile detention system or in being "pushed out" into environments with minimal supervision and maximum exposure to trouble.[11] The American Bar Association has condemned zero tolerance policies in a compelling statement:
It is easy to imagine school discipline policies that are grounded in common sense, and that are sensitive to student safety and the educational needs of all students. Such policies are the kind that most parents would want if their own children were being disciplined. Unfortunately, most current policies eliminate the common sense that comes with discretion and, at great cost to society and to children and families, do little to improve school safety.[12]
Similarly, in 2006 (published in 2008), in the report cited above, the American Psychological Association concluded that, despite a 20-year history of implementation, there are surprisingly few data that could directly test the assumptions of a zero tolerance approach to school discipline, and the data that are available tend to contradict those assumptions. Thus, zero tolerance policies should be discontinued.[13]
2014 Developments
More recently, in January of 2014, the secretary of education, Arne Duncan, and the attorney general, Eric H. Holder Jr., released national school discipline guidelines to reduce out-of-school suspensions and address the disproportionate suspension rates of students of color and those with disabilities. The guidelines outlined approaches — including counseling for students, coaching for teachers and disciplinary officers, and social and emotional skills building for students — that could reduce the time students spend out of school as punishment.
"The widespread use of suspensions and expulsions has tremendous costs," Mr. Duncan wrote in a letter to school officials. "Students who are suspended or expelled from school may be unsupervised during daytime hours and cannot benefit from great teaching, positive peer interactions, and adult mentorship offered in class and in school."
Data collected by the Education Department shows that minorities — particularly black boys and students with disabilities — face the harshest discipline in schools.
According to the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, African-Americans without disabilities are more than three times as likely as their white peers to be suspended or expelled from school. And an analysis of the federal data by the Center for Civil Rights Remedies at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that in 10 states, including California, Connecticut, Delaware and Illinois, more than a quarter of black students with disabilities were suspended in the 2009-10 school year.
In addition, students who are eligible for special education services — generally those with disabilities — make up nearly a quarter of those who have been arrested at school, despite representing only 12 percent of the nation's students.[14]
The action of the Obama administration was echoed by the Council of State Governments in June of 2014. The result of more than 700 interviews spanning three years, the CSG Justice Center's School Discipline Consensus Report reflects a consensus among a wide collection of leaders in the areas of education, health, law enforcement and juvenile justice, establishing what it will take to reduce the number of youth suspended from school while providing learning conditions that help all students succeed:
"RESEARCH AND DATA ON SCHOOL DISCIPLINE practices are clear: millions of students are being removed from their classrooms each year, mostly in middle and high schools, and overwhelmingly for minor misconduct. When suspended, these students are at a significantly higher risk of falling behind academically, dropping out of school, and coming into contact with the juvenile justice system. A disproportionately large percentage of disciplined students are youth of color, students with disabilities, and youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)."
"Anyone who wants to make students feel safer in school, improve high school graduation rates, and close the achievement gap needs to have a plan to reduce the number of youth who are suspended from school," said Michael Thompson, director of the CSG Justice Center. "This report provides that roadmap, and it is endorsed by a broad spectrum of interest groups that have a significant stake in this issue."
The Consensus Report condemns zero tolerance and offers a wide range of recommendations, focusing on expectations for student behavior instead of a system of punishments, limiting the role of law enforcement officials in classroom management and targeting students who are at-risk for discipline issues and taking steps to intervene early, before serious offences occur.[15]
Call to Action
MHA advocates tailoring zero tolerance policies narrowly to deal with deadly weapons as required by federal law and to allow individuated consideration of appropriate discipline in all other cases.
- MHA strongly supports the application of disciplinary actions and policies that promote the health and well-being of students. In particular, MHA supports school-wide positive behavior support and "no reject, no eject" policies aimed at providing a child with a mental health condition or a serious emotional disturbance with the necessary supports and resources that support behavior change in positive, non-punitive ways.
- These policies stipulate that only in the most severe cases –such as those for which zero tolerance policies were originally created --possession of a deadly weapon –should a student with a mental health condition or an emotional disturbance be subjected to out-of-school suspension or expulsion; otherwise, students should be dealt with in an individuated way that is appropriate for their age, sex, mental health condition, emotional development, and special educational needs and the misbehavior committed. See MHA Position Statement No. 45.[16]
- Concretely, this means that advocates and MHA affiliates should sponsor and support legislation and policy changes that narrowly tailor rigid zero tolerance policies and replace them with required consideration of individual mental health and emotional conditions and early, equal and effective access to comprehensive mental health services.
- In addition, advocates and affiliates should demand that schools and school districts liberally construe their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to preclude the application of zero tolerance policies in cases where a mental health condition or a serious emotional disturbance allows or requires a reasonable accommodation.
- In §504, the focus is on non-discrimination. As applied to the schools, the language prohibits the denial of public education participation or enjoyment of the benefits offered by public school programs because of a child's disability. Congress conditioned future receipt of federal funds on a district's compliance with these requirements. Thus, advocates should threaten federal intervention if the implementation of a zero tolerance policy threatens educational access for a child with a disability.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") picks up where the Rehabilitation Act left off. Borrowing from the §504 definition of disabled person, the ADA applied those standards to most private sector businesses, including private schools. The passage of the ADA does nothing to change a public school's or school district's obligations to provide educational services to its disabled students. The courts have interpreted §504 and the ADA almost identically, applying doctrines and interpretations freely between the two laws.
Effective Period
The Mental Health America Board of Directors approved this policy on June 7, 2014. It will be reviewed as required by the Mental Health America Public Policy Committee.
Expiration: December 31, 2019
[1] American Psychological Association, Zero Tolerance Task Force Report, "Are Zero Tolerance Policies Effective in the Schools? An Evidentiary Review and Recommendations (2006), p. 2, 26. Online:
http://www.apa.org/releases/ZTTFReportBODRevisions5-15.pdf. ; American Psychologist 63(9):852-62. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.63.9.852.852-862 (2008) http://www.apa.org/pubs/info/reports/zero-tolerance.pdf .
[2] Id., p. 6-7
[3] The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. Chapter 70, as amended, requires zero tolerance weapons policies as a condition for access to federal funds.
[4] American Psychological Association, op. cit., p. 27, 28 and 31.
[5] Id.
[6] (Amended in 1997), 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq.
[7] 42 USC § 12101 et seq.; 42 USC § 12131 et seq.;
[8] 29 U.S.C. § 794(a).
[9] Harvard University Civil Rights Project, "Opportunities Suspended: The Devastating Consequences of Zero Tolerance and School Discipline Policies" (2000), http://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/discipline/exec_summary.pdf
[10] Skiba, R.J. & Knesting, K., "Zero Tolerance, Zero Evidence: An Analysis of School Disciplinary Practices," Indiana Education Policy Center (2000), New Dir Youth Dev. 92:17-43 (2001), http://www.dignityinschools.org/content/history-and-critique-effectiveness-zero-tolerance-discipline
[11] Id.
[12] American Bar Association, ABA Juvenile Justice Policies, Zero Tolerance Policy (February, 2001) http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/zerotolreport.html
[13] American Psychological Association, op. cit.
[14] http://csgjusticecenter.org/youth/media-clips/u-s-criticizes-zero-tolerance-policies-in-schools/ That guidance was accompanied by three documents—the Guiding Principles, the Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline Resources, and the Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations—to help guide state- and locally controlled efforts to improve school climate and school discipline. See U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice School Discipline Guidance at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school-discipline/index.html .
[15] Morgan, E., Salomon, N., Plotkin, M., and Cohen, R., The School Discipline Consensus Report: Strategies from the Field to Keep Students Engaged in School and Out of the Juvenile Justice System (New York: The Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2014),


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The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, center right, embraces an unidentified person after draft legislation introducing the first women bishops in the Church of England failed to receive final approval from the Church of England General Synod, at Church House in central London, on Nov. 20.
The Church of England voted on Tuesday against legislation that would have allowed the ordination of women bishops, the culmination of more than 10 years of divisive debate.
The General Synod, the legislative body of the Church which is made up of separate houses for bishops, clergy and laity, failed to reach the two-thirds majority required in all three houses to pass the measure.
"It was carried in the house of bishops and clergy, but lost in the house of laity. The motion having been lost ... we do not proceed any further," said Archbishop of York John Sentamu.
Women already serve as Anglican bishops in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, but the Church of England, mother church for the world's 80 million Anglicans, has struggled to reconcile the dispute between reformers and traditionalists on whether to allow them in England.
Church of England to vote on women bishops
The Church had already voted to allow women bishops in theory but Tuesday's vote, on provisions to be made for conservatives theologically opposed to senior women clergy, needed to pass before women could be enthroned as Anglican bishops in England.
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Women clergy and others line up for the public gallery outside Church House on Nov. 20 in London.
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State officials have shut down a five-mile stretch of Highway 50 in Kenosha County because of flooding of the nearby Fox River.
The highway was closed Friday morning from about Highway 83 in Wheatland to Highway 75 near Paddock Lake.
Lindsay Schmidt of the state Department of Transportation says the closure is indefinite but the highway isn't likely to reopen before Saturday.
She says authorities tried to keep the road open as long as they could, but the rising flood waters were just getting too close to the road.
The DOT's website says the only other road closure in southeastern Wisconsin is in Milwaukee County, where southbound lanes of Highway 241 were shut down in Oak Creek.