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Record Groups
An outline of the records available in the College Archives is provided here. Each broad record group is divided into subgroups and then series within each subgroup. A more detailed, searchable database finding aid is available in the Archives.
Record Group Organizational OutlineClick to see subgroups within record groups.
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3 Franklin and Marshall Academy, 1871 - 1943
6 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
7 Vice President of Educational Services and Dean of Students
8 Vice President for Finance & Administration (Chief Financial Officer)
9 College Councils and Committees
12 Vice President for Alumni Programs and Development
13 Faculty and Staff Organizations
Subgroup DescriptionsClick for outline of series contained within subgroups. For RG 5 (Presidents) a different series arrangement is used.
RG 0 General or Miscellaneous records
0/1 Anniversaries
This series contains information relating to the anniversary celebrations of the College; including the Golden Jubilee (1903), the Sesquicentennial (1937) and the Bicentennial (1987).
0/2 Cooperative Groups
Groups with which the College is affiliated are documented in this series. The organizations include : the Central Pennsylvania Consortium, the Commonwealth Partnership, and the Centennial Conference.
0/3 F&M / Lancaster City
Information relating to the history of Lancaster City and/or the relationship between Franklin and Marshall College and the city is in this series.
0/4 Miscellaneous Publications
This series contains publications relating to F&M but which have no clear office of origin.
0/5 Traditions
Information relating to traditions at F&M such as the pajama parade, protest tree, college songs, etc. are housed in this series.
RG 1 Franklin College, 1787-1852
1/1 Trustees
Included in this series are subject files, deeds, charters, and minutes relating to the creation and administration of Franklin College. Also included are biographical files relating to members of the Board such as Benjamin Rush and John Hubley.
1/2 Presidents
Correspondence, publications and biographical information of President(s) of the College including; Gottlif Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (President, 1787-1815)
1/3 Treasurer
Materials relating to the financial status of Franklin College present in this series including information on College Lands, treasurer's reports, and account records.
1/4 Faculty
Biographical information relating to instructors at Franklin College are included in this series.
RG 2 Marshall College, 1837-1852
2/1 Trustees
Included in this series are subject files and minutes relating to the administration of Marshall College.
2/2 President
This series includes biographical information, publications, correspondence, news clippings and subject files relating to Marshall College's two presidents Frederick Augustus Rauch (1836-1841) and John Williamson Nevin (1841-53) [Nevin's papers are found in 5/2]
2/3 Faculty
This series includes faculty minutes, subject files and biographical information relating to faculty members of Marshall College.
2/4 Student Life and Organizations
This series includes information relating to student publications, student organizations and other aspects of student life at Marshall College.
2/5 Alumni
Biographical information relating to the alumni of Marshall College is included in this series.
2/6 Alumni Association
Minutes of the Alumni Association and other subject files relating to the Marshall College Alumni Association are included in this series.
RG 3 Franklin and Marshall Academy, 1871-1943 Franklin and Marshall Academy was a college preparatory and boarding school that operated in cooperation with Franklin and Marshall College from 1872 until closing in 1943. Although it did not become a distinct institution until 1872, the Academy had existed as the preparatory department of Franklin College and Franklin and Marshall College since 1787. Through the vision of College president John Williamson Nevin and Principal Cyrus V. Mays, the preparatory department of F&M became Franklin and Marshall Academy in 1872 when a new building was erected on campus for the sole use of the Academy.
Rev. Joshua Derr 1853-1855
3/1 Trustees
Reports to the Board of Trustees on the operation of the Academy and other subject files are included in this series.
3/2 Administration
News clippings, grade report ledgers, catalogues, and other subject files relating to the maintenance and operation of F&M Academy are included in this series. Also included is biographical information and subject files on the life and work of Edwin M. Hartman, Principal of the Academy.
3/3 Faculty
Biographical information relating to instructors and coaches at FMA.
3/4 Student Life
Subject files relating to student life at Franklin and Marshall Academy are included in this series.
3/5 Alumni
This series includes subject files documenting the activities of the FMA Alumni Association including information on class reunions and biographical information relating to graduates of the Academy.
3/6 Athletics
RG 4 Trustees
4/1 Board of Trustees
Contains minutes of Board meetings from 1853, resolutions, correspondence, and biographical information on members.
Chairs of the Board :
4/2 Board of Overseers
RG 5 Office of the President Contains annual reports, correspondence, memoranda, publications, addresses, and inaugural and biographical information of the Presidents of F&M.
5/1 Emanuel Vogel Gerhart (1855-66)
5/2 John Williamson Nevin (1866-76)
5/3 Thomas Gilmore Apple (1877-89)
5/4 John Summers Stahr (1890-1909)
5/5 Henry Harbaugh Apple (1910-35)
5/6 John Ahlum Schaeffer (1935-41)
5/7 Theodore A. Distler (1941-55)
5/8 William Webster Hall (1955-56)
5/9 Frederick deWolfe Bolman (1956-62)
5/10 Anthony Roberts Appel (1962)
5/11 Keith Spalding (1963-83
5/12 James L. Powell (1983-88)
5/13 A. Richard Kneedler (1988-2002)
5/14 John Anderson Fry (2002-2010 )
Interim- John F. Burness (2010-2011) see RG 04/01/02
05/15 Daniel R. Porterfield (2011-)
RG 6 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of The College 6/1 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
This series contains information on convocations and commencements; biographical information, reports and memoranda of Academic Deans of the College; and student honors theses.
6/2 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
6/3 Associate Dean for Research
6/4 Assistant Vice President for Information Resources
6/5 Center for Information Systems and Computing Services
6/6 College Collections (Art Gallery)
6/7 College Library
College Librarians:
6/8 Academic Technology Services
6/9 North Museum
6/10 Registrar
6/11 Special Programs
6/12 Writing Center
RG 7 Vice President of Educational Services and Dean of Students 7/1 Vice President's Office
7/2 Associate Vice President for Advisement and Counseling and Dean of Freshman
7/3 Associate Dean of Educational Services
7/4 Associate Dean for Advisement and Multicultural Affairs
7/5 Dean of Student Programs
7/6 Dean of Residential Life
7/7 Admissions
7/8 Campus Ministries/ Ware Institute
7/9 Career Services
7/10 College Center
7/11 Counseling
7/12 Infirmary
RG 8 Vice President For Finance and Administration (Chief Financial Officer) 8/1 Vice President
8/2 Business Office
8/3 Facilities and Operations
8/4 Administrative Vice President
8/5 Institutional Research
8/6 Personnel
8/7 Security
8/8 Student Aid
8/9 Treasurer
8/10 John Marshall Investment Corporation
8/11 James Street Improvement District (JSID)
8/12 Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Capital Projects
8/13 Capital Programs Management
RG 9 College Councils and Committees 9/1 Academic Council
9/2 Advisory Council
9/3 American Studies Committee
9/4 Arts Council
9/5 Asian Studies Committee
9/6 Budget Priorities Committee
9/7 Business Majors Committee
9/8 COTE (Committee on Teaching Effectiveness)
9/9 Campus Religious Life Committee
9/10 Church Relations Committee
9/11 College Entertainment Committee (CEC)
9/12 College Exhibitions Advisory Committee
9/13 College Senate
9/14 College Studies Review
9/15 Committee to Investigate May 22
9/16 Community Life Committee
9/17 Concert Committee
9/18 Continuing Education and Special Programs
9/19 Education Committee
9/20 Educational Planning
9/21 Educational Policy
9/22 Faculty
9/23 Faculty Council
9/24 Fair Practice
9/25 Fringe Benefits
9/26 Governance Committee
9/27 Hazardous Substance Committee
9/28 Interfraternity Council
9/29 Institutional Animal Care & Use
9/30 Institutional Review Board
9/31 Judaic Studies
9/32 Judicial Committee
9/33 Lancaster Alumni Council
9/34 Mueller Lectureship
9/35 Musical Theater Committee
9/36 Off-Campus Study
9/37 Parents Council
9/38 Pre-Healing Arts Committee
9/39 Pre-Law Committee
9/40 Professional Standards Committee
9/41 Quality of Student Life
9/42 Science, Technology & Society Committee
9/43 Student Life Committee
9/44 Substance Education & Policy Review Board
9/45 Women's Studies Committee
9/46 Appel Memorial Lectures Committee
9/47 Baccalaureate Committee
9/48 College Studies Program Committee
9/49 European Studies Program Committee
9/50 Alternative Merit Systems Committee
9/51 Parent's Weekend Committee
9/52 Japanese Studies Program Committee
9/53 Task Force on Internal Communications
9/54 Task Force on Coeducation
9/55 Performance Studies Program Committee
9/56 Committee on Student Rules
9/57 Committee on Grants
9/58 Commission on Higher Education
9/59 Living the Dream Planning Committee
9/60 Committee on Student Worker Compensation
9/61 Committee on Annual Giving
9/62 Committee on Computing and Technology Planning
9/63 Task Force on Sexual Awareness
9/64 Committee on Special Programs
9/65 Committee on Teacher Preparation
9/66 Curriculum Study Committee
9/67 College Scholar Committee
9/68 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education Committee
9/69 Ad-hoc Committee on Campus Daycare
9/70 Committee on Long Range Planning
9/71 Student-Faculty Forum Committee
9/72 Task Force for Facilities Planning
9/73 Committee on Overseas Students and Exchanges
9/74 Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid
9/75 Committee on the Appel Award
9/76 Committee to Plan the College Center and College Center Advisory Group
9/77 Master Plan Advisory Committee
9/78 Task Force on Wellness
9/79 Admissions Committee
RG 10 Academic Departments 10/0 General/Faculty
General information about the faculty and academic programs. See RG 09/22 and 09/23 for faculty meeting minutes, etc.
10/1 American Studies
The American Studies program was established in 1975.
Department Chairs :
Schuyler, David (1988-92, 1994-95, 1997-98, 1999-2008)
10/2 Anthropology
The Anthropology became a major and the department was officially organized in 1965. However, individual courses in archeology were offered through the History Department prior to this time.
Department Chairs:
Levine, Mary Anne (2006-
10/3 Art and Art History
Courses in esthetics were a part of the Franklin and Marshall College curriculum almost from the College's inception. However, official courses under the heading of Art were not designated in the College Catalog until 1954-55. A major in Art was first offered in 1966-67 when the department of Art was formally established. In 2001 the department name was changed from Art to Art and Art History.
Department Chairs :
Amelia Rauser (2016- )
10/38 Biological Foundations of Behavior
10/4 Biology
The first College Catalog in 1853-54 lists courses in Natural History which include the study of biology. The discipline was declared a major in 1915-16.
Department Chairs :
Sipe, Tim (2003-2006)
10/5 Business Administration/Business, Organizations, and Society
Courses specific to the area of Business Administration were added to the College's curriculum in 1921-22 and a Business Administration department was created at that time. In 1922-23, a major in this field was approved as separate from that in Economics (then administered along with Politics and Sociology by a single faculty member). Business Administration and Economics were merged and administered as a single department from 1928 until 1960. In 2004, the curriculum was reorganized and the department re-named Business, Organizations, and Society.
Department Chairs :
Nesteruk, Jeffrey (2007-
10/6 Chemistry
Chemistry has been a part of the Curriculum at Franklin and Marshall since the College's inception. It was first declared a major in 1915-16.
Department Chairs :
Van Arman, S. (2004-2007)
10/7 Classics
The teaching of the Greek and Latin language and cultures have been an integral part of the curriculum since the opening of the College. Indeed, until the 1910's the languages were requirements for any student wishing to obtain a degree. In 1915-16, Greek and Latin were both given major status. In 1944, the two disciplines were combined under the rubric of Classics and a major still exists in this discipline today.
Department Chairs :
O'Bryhim, Shawn (2006-
10/8 Theater, Dance and Film
The teaching of oratory, public speaking, and the study of drama was offered through the Department of English until 1971 when the Drama Department was formally organized and a major recognized. In 199?, the department's name was changed to reflect the true character of the department and emphasize the contributions of dance and film to the department's offerings.
Department Chairs :
Eitzen, Dirk (2001-2005)
10/9 Economics
Courses in Political Economy were offered by the College since the first years of its organization. In 1915-16, a joint major in Economics and Sociology was first offered. In 1922-23, Economics was first offered as an individual major. The departments of Business Administration and Economics were administered as a single unit from 1928 until 1960 when Economics was given its own chair.
Department Chairs:
A'Hearn, Brian (2007-
10/10 English
Courses in English composition, literature, and oratory have been offered since the opening of the College. A major was first offered in this area in 1915 -16. In 1971, the Drama Department was formed out of the English department.
Department Chairs :
Mueller, Judith (2006-
10/11 French and Italian
French language studies first appeared in the F&M curriculum in 1889 when an optional course in French was first offered. In 1900-01, Italian was first offered as an optional course but disappeared from course offerings in 1909-10. In 1915-16, French was first offered as major. Italian returned as an elective in 1927 -28. French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian language and culture studies were administered in one unit, Romance Languages, until 1966.
Department Chairs :
Lerner, Scott (2003-2006)
10/12 Geosciences/Earth and Environment
Courses in Geology and Mineralogy appear in the course catalogs as early as 1852-53 as offerings from the Chemistry Department. The course of study was expanded and a major in Geology created in 1948 under the direction of Richard Foose. In 2003, Geosciences joined together with Environmental Studies to become the Department of Earth and Environment.
Department Chairs :
deWet, Carol (2001-2006)
10/13 German
German language and literature have been an integral part of the curriculum at Franklin and Marshall since the College's opening. Coursework in German was required of all students until the development of majors in 1915-16.
Department Chairs :
Bentzel, Curtis C. (1994-97, 2003-2007)
10/14 Government
Courses in political science and government appear in the College's curriculum as early as 1853. In 1915-16, a degree in Politics was created and administered along with Economics and Sociology by a single faculty member until 1927. In 1928, a separate Department of Political Science was created. In 1955-56, the Political Science Department was renamed renamed Government.
Department Chairs :
Hammer, Dean (2005-2008)
10/15 History
Courses in History have been offered since the opening of the College. A major was first declared in this area of study in 1915-16.
Department Chairs:
Mitchell, Maria (2007-
10/16 Japanese Studies
10/17 Mathematics
Mathematics courses have been a part of the F&M curriculum since the opening of the College. This discipline was one of the first majors beginning in 1915-16.
Department Chairs :
Nimershiem, Barbara (2007-
10/18 Music
Courses in Music were first offered at F&M in 1947-48. A minor in music was first offered in 1980 and a major was established in 1984.
Department Chairs :
Carbon, Dr. John (1992-93, 1998-01, 2004-2007)
10/19 Music Performance
This record group contains information on the performance of music at F&M outside the academic sphere. Contains information on band, orchestra and other ensembles as well as outside performers visiting the college.
10/20 Philosophy
Courses in philosophy have been a part of the curriculum since the College's opening. In 1915-16, a major was declared in this field. Courses in psychology were listed under the heading philosophy until 1920 -21. In 1926 Philosophy and Psychology separated to become their own departments.
Department Chairs:
Kaufer, Stephan (2007-
10/21 Physics and Astronomy
Lectures in astronomy and physics topics appear in the curriculum as early as 1853. In 1915-16 a major in physics was created. Astronomy was a part of the Mathematics department until 1989.
Department Chairs :
Backman, Dana (2002-03)
10/22 Psychology
Courses in psychology have been offered since 1853. However, the courses in this discipline were administered by the Philosophy Department until 1920-21. A separate major and Psychology Department and was created in 1926-27.
Department Chairs :
Heyser, Charles (2004-2007)
10/23 Religious Studies
Since 1892, when a course on Christian Evidence and Bible Teaching was a required course, religious topics have been a part of the F&M curriculum. A minor in Religion was first offered in 1923-24 with a major established in 1929.
Department Chairs :
McMahan, David (2007-
10/24 Russian Program
Courses in Russian language were first offered in 1945. The program was administered with French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese under the rubric Romance Languages until 1966. Russian (Language and Area Studies) was first offered as a major in 1966.
Program Chairs:
Chairperson of German Dept. has traditionally acted as Director of Russian Program
10/25 Science, Technology and Society
The Science, Technology and Society program examines the nature of science and technology, their history and impact on society. Course were first offered in this discipline in 1976, with a minor instituted in 1980. In 1986, a major in this area was first formulated through Special Studies. Prior to 1989, the program was known as the History and Philosophy of Science (HAPOS).
Program Chairs :
Strick, James (2007-
10/39 Scientific and Philosophical Studies of the Mind
10/26 Sociology
The first course in Sociology was offered in 1899-1900. It became a combined major with Economics in 1915-16 and became a major on its own in 1922-23. Administered by a single faculty member along with Politics and Economics, Sociology became a separate department in 1928.
Department Chairs :
McClelland, Katherine E. (1994-97, 2007-
10/27 Spanish & Portuguese
Spanish first appears in the F&M curriculum in 1898-99 when it is offered as an elective. Beginning in 1907-08, Spanish was offered in alternate years with Italian, but by 1915-16 returned as a yearly offering. By 1919-20, a major in Spanish is offered. Courses in Portuguese were added to the curriculum in 1941-42.The programs were administered jointly with French, Italian and Russian under the heading Romance Languages until 1966.
Department Chairs :
Tisnado, Carmen (2003-2008)
Asian Studies began as a multi-disciplinary minor in 1989. This course of study allows students to receive a broad based exposure to the cultures of Asia.
Miura, Ken-Ichi (2007-2008)
10/29 Women's & Gender Studies
Drum, Alice (2001-2008)
10/30 Pre-Engineering
10/31 Education
Courses in pedagogy were initially offered under the auspices of the Philosophy department. In 1919-1920, the college began offering a major in Education under a separate Education Dept. to prepare students to teach at the secondary level and provide the courses needed for teacher certification in Pennsylvania. The department was disbanded in 1980.
Department Chairs :
[No Chairperson after 1980]
10/32 Pre-Healing Arts
Program Chairs:
Verrier, Dr. David (1991-92)
Courses in Military Instruction were first offered on campus in 1896 and continued through 1901. During this period, first and second years students were required to take Military Drill. Courses in Aeronautics were taught by Professor Klein from 1940 - 56 under the auspices of the Civilian Pilot Training program. During World War II, the college was host to Navy V-5 (aeronautics ) and V-12 (officer training) programs. An Air Force ROTC program was established on campus in 1956 and continued through 1967.
Buhrman, Carroll Leroy (1955-60)
10/34 Folklore
The Folklore Department was established in 1949 to provided students with an understanding and appreciation of material and intellectual culture of tradition bound elements within American Society. This department was short-lived, absent from the College Catalog by 1952.
Department Chair:
Shoemaker, Alfred L. (1949-51)
10/35 Hungarian
The Hungarian Department was established in 1922 under the leadership of Professor Alexander Toth. In cooperation with the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church and Franklin and Marshall Academy courses were offered to provide for the educational needs of young Hungarians and prepare them for leadership in public life in America. The Department was disbanded in 1936.
African Studies was established in 1994 as an interdisciplinary minor. This program studies the people of Africa and the African Diaspora including the African-American experience.
Program Chairs :
Bastian, Misty (2007-2008)
10/37 Pre-Law
10/38 Biological Foundations of Behavior
This interdisciplinary major was added to the curriculum in 1996. The program allows for the study of animal behavior or neuroscience.
Program Chairs:
Jinks, Rob (2004-2008)
10/39 Scientific and Philosophical Studies of the Mind
Added to the curriculum in 1996, this interdisciplinary major bridges the sciences and the humanities in the study of the nature of the mind.
Program Chairs:
Helm, Bennett (2007-2008)
10/40 Judaic Studies
RG 11 Student Organizations 11/1 Student Government
11/2 Publications
11/3 Honorary Fraternities and Recognition Societies
11/4 Political and Social Action Organizations
11/5 Professional and Occupational Organizations
11/6 Recreation and Special Interest Groups (includes club sports) For the records of the student groups: Diagnothian and Goethean Literary Societies click here.
11/7 Religious Organizations
11/8 Residence Organizations
11/9 Service Organizations
11/10 Social Fraternities and Sororities
RG 12 Vice President for Alumni Programs and Development
12/1 Vice President for Alumni Programs and Development
12/2 Alumni Association
12/3 Development
12/4 College Communications (Public Relations)
12/5 Classes
Contains information on individual class years including commencement, prom, and reunion events.
12/6 Alumni and Former Students
Contains biographical information on individual alumni and former students of the college.
12/7 Alumni Programs Office
Contains materials relating to alumni programs such as class reunions, homecoming, and alumni weekend events.
RG 13 Faculty and Staff Organizations 13/1 Professional Organizations (ex. AAUW, AAUP)
13/2 Social and Special Interest Organizations (ex. Faculty Women's Club)
RG 14 Athletics 14/1 Director of Athletics
Contains information on individual directors of college athletics, intercollegiate sports, intramurals, and physical education instruction at F&M.
/29 Marshall, Dr. William A.
14/2 Coaches
14/3 Baseball
14/4 Basketball (Men's)
14/5 Basketball (Women's)
14/6 Cross Country
14/7 Field Hockey
14/8 Football
14/9 Golf
14/10 Lacrosse
14/11 Soccer
14/12 Softball
14/13 Squash
14/14 Swimming
14/15 Tennis
14/16 Track
14/17 Volleyball
14/18 Wrestling
RG 15 Office of the Provost Merges or continues elements of record groups 6 and 7 corresponding to the 2001 merger of these two departments under the newly created Office of the Provost.
15/1 Provost and Dean of the Faculty
15/2 Associate Deans of the Faculty
15/3 Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Academic Planning
15/4 Associate Provost for Facilities Planning and Information Technology (Chief Information Officer)
15/5 Executive Officer for the Office of the Provost
15/6 Associate Provost for Educational Services
15/7 Dean of Students
15/8 Center for Liberal Arts and Society (CLAS)
15/9 Floyd Institute for Public Policy Analysis
15/10 Carolyn and Robert S. Wohlsen Center for the Sustainable Environment/Millport Conservancy
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Run by EE, the owners of Orange and T-Mobile, British consumers are now faced with a choice unique in recent history: one mobile phone network offers a totally different proposition, and rivals will have nothing comparable for at least six months. So if you want to watch films, browse the web or download music around five times faster than anyone else, EE is currently your only option.
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The pursuit originated on 107th Avenue and Indian School Road in Avondale when police found a stolen vehicle, said Officer Brandon Busse of the Avondale Police Department. When police attempted to stop the man, he fled, sparking the chase that ended near Jackrabbit Trail and Van Buren Street in Buckeye.
Avondale police contacted Arizona Department of Public Safety officials and DPS began tracking the vehicle, said DPS spokesman Bart Graves.
As DPS began to follow the vehicle the driver fired at officers and threw something outside the window, Graves said. Officers continued to pursue the motorist until he exited south on Jackrabbit Trail and pulled over on a bridge above a canal.
Avondale police arrived at the scene and released a police dog when the suspect opened the vehicle's door, and DPS officers fired into the car, Graves said.
The suspect was injured but it is not clear to officials if his injuries came from a gunshot or from the police dogs, Graves said.
The incident began when Avondale Police identified a vehicle that was reported stolen Tuesday afternoon in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale police have been searching for a male suspect who carjacked a 70-year-old Oregon man at gunpoint at a Safeway parking lot near Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road on Tuesday.
The victim reported that as he parked his vehicle the suspect entered the car through the passenger side, pointed a handgun at him and demanded the keys, authorities said. The victim left the keys, escaped from the vehicle and ran to the store. He was not injured.
The vehicle stolen was a 2002 white Lexus RX 300 SUV with Oregon plates and authorities say it's the same car involved in Thursday's pursuit.


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University of Notre Dame's Obama Scandal
Notre Dame: Obama Yes, Trump No
I am shocked, shocked. Matt Archbold brings us the news that Notre Dame, which gave pro-abort Obama a thunderous reception as their guest of honor at the 2009 commencement, is considering not inviting President Trump:
In surprising comments reported by The Observer, Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, said he is considering not inviting Donald Trump to speak at this spring's commencement ceremony — a break from the university's tradition of inviting new presidents to speak at graduation.
"I do think the elected leader of the nation should be listened to. And it would be good to have that person on the campus — whoever they are, whatever their views," he said. "At the same time, the 2009 Commencement was a bit of a political circus, and I think I'm conscious that that day is for graduates and their parents — and I don't want to make the focus something else."
"My concern a little bit is that, should the new president come, it may be even more of a circus," he said.
Fr. Jenkins infamously hosted and honored President Barack Obama, the most radically pro-abortion president in our country's history, in 2009. The Cardinal Newman Society garnered more than 367,000 petitions against Notre Dame's honor of Obama in 2009, and 83 U.S. bishops publicly opposed the commencement honor. Fr. Jenkins has defended honoring Obama on multiple occasions since 2009. Continue reading
Bishops? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Bishops!
In the spirit of the Obama Worship Day at Notre Dame in 2009, Notre Dame Professor of Philosophy Gary Cutting has a recent article in the New York Times, the high worship rag for all liberal apostate Catholics, in which he explains why Catholics should not pay attention to the Bishops and the silly fuss they are making over the HHS Mandate, which, among other things, rips to shreds freedom of religion enshrined in the First Amendment. I was going to give the article a fisking to remember, but Christopher Johnson, a non-Catholic who has taken up the cudgels so frequently in defense of the Church that I have named him Defender of the Faith, has beaten me to it:
Roman Catholics will be interested to learn that Gary Gutting, a philosophy professor at Notre Dame and someone who claims to be a Catholic, recently discovered that the Reformation is finally over and that the Protestants won:
What interests me as a philosopher — and a Catholic — is that virtually all parties to this often acrimonious debate have assumed that the bishops are right about this, that birth control is contrary to "the teachings of the Catholic Church." The only issue is how, if at all, the government should "respect" this teaching.
Good question since Gutting thinks that Catholics have pretty much plowed it under and sowed the furrows with nuclear waste.
As critics repeatedly point out, 98 percent of sexually active American Catholic women practice birth control, and 78 percent of Catholics think a "good Catholic" can reject the bishops' teaching on birth control. The response from the church, however, has been that, regardless of what the majority of Catholics do and think, the church's teaching is that birth control is morally wrong. The church, in the inevitable phrase, "is not a democracy." What the church teaches is what the bishops (and, ultimately, the pope, as head of the bishops) say it does.
The bishops aren't the boss of us!!
But is this true? The answer requires some thought about the nature and basis of religious authority. Ultimately the claim is that this authority derives from God. But since we live in a human world in which God does not directly speak to us, we need to ask, Who decides that God has given, say, the Catholic bishops his authority?
Who died and made the bishops religious leaders?
It makes no sense to say that the bishops themselves can decide this, that we should accept their religious authority because they say God has given it to them. If this were so, anyone proclaiming himself a religious authority would have to be recognized as one. From where, then, in our democratic, secular society does such recognition properly come? It could, in principle, come from some other authority, like the secular government. But we have long given up the idea ("cujus regio, ejus religio") that our government can legitimately designate the religious authority in its domain. But if the government cannot determine religious authority, surely no lesser secular power could. Theological experts could tell us what the bishops have taught over the centuries, but this does not tell us whether these teachings have divine authority.
Out: cujus regio, ejus religio. In: vox populi vox dei.
In our democratic society the ultimate arbiter of religious authority is the conscience of the individual believer. It follows that there is no alternative to accepting the members of a religious group as themselves the only legitimate source of the decision to accept their leaders as authorized by God. They may be wrong, but their judgment is answerable to no one but God. In this sense, even the Catholic Church is a democracy.
You know that joke I like to make about how in the future, everybody, to paraphrase Andy Warhol, will be an Episcopal bishop for fifteen minutes? As far as Gutting is concerned, every single Roman Catholic is a bishop right now. Continue reading
Archbishop Wenski Reminds Pro-Obama Catholics of What Chumps They Are
Archbishop Thomas Wenski points out that pro-Obama Catholics were played as chumps by President Obama in an essay which appeared on December 2 in the Miami Herald. Here is his essay interspersed with my comments:
In May 2009, President Obama gave the commencement address at Notre Dame University and received an honorary degree. That Notre Dame would confer an honorary degree on an elected official who advances abortion rights in contradiction to Catholic teaching caused no small controversy among many Catholics throughout the United States.
To say the least. That event demonstrated the de facto schism that exists in the Church between those who follow the teaching of the Church in regard to abortion and those who do not.
Those who supported Notre Dame felt vindicated, however, when in his speech the president promised to "honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion," stating that his administration would provide "sensible" protections for those who wanted no involvement in the procedure. This would presumably include healthcare providers, social-service providers, and consumers who might otherwise have to pay through their healthcare plans for other people's abortions.
Catholic Left (Academic Branch) Boehner Bashing
For many years Catholic universities and colleges have disgraced themselves by honoring pro-abort speakers. The indispensable Cardinal Newman Society has taken upon itself the onerous task of keeping track of this ongoing betrayal of the Church and their latest report may be read here. A prime example was Obama as commencement speaker at Notre Dame in 2009, a debacle which was covered in full by many posts here at The American Catholic. These affairs have often drawn protests by Catholics who realize that honoring pro-aborts is no part, or rather should be no part, of what it means to be a Catholic institution of higher learning.
Speaker of the House John Boehner, a pro-life stalwart and a Catholic, has been invited to deliver the commencement address at Catholic University of America on May 14. 81 professors at Catholic colleges and universities, organized by some CUA profs, have decided to try a little bit of payback by protesting Boehner speaking at CUA by claiming that Boehner, because he is in favor of budget cuts, is against the poor and therefore in defiance of Church teaching. Continue reading
Adios Heretics, Hello Orthodoxy!
With the recent scandals rocking the Catholic Church here in America as in President Obama receiving an honorary degree at the University of Notre Shame to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claiming that abortion is an open-ended issue in the Church, we have seen a reemergence of ecclesial leadership on behalf of our shepherds. Many bishops have awoken to the fact that being "pastoral[1]" has been a remarkable failure in resolving the deviancy emanating from Catholics and Catholic institutions.
The upsurge of young adults rediscovering their faith to the excellent parenting of Catholic families in raising fine orthodox Christian children, we have seen what is only the beginning of a Catholic renaissance here in America. And let us not forgot the ever faithful cradle Catholics among us that have contributed in keeping the faith in the tumult arising from the Second Vatican Council to today.
Father John Jenkins Pro-Life Baby Steps
Father John Jenkins, C.S.C., released a message to the University of Notre Dame family outlining two pro-life initiatives to recompense for the scandal of awarding President Obama an honorary degree.
1. Father Jenkins plans to attend the March for Life Anniversary of Roe v. Wade event in Washington D.C.
2. Establish a Task Force on Supporting the Choice for Life.
These two initiatives are a good first start in adhering to the teachings of the Catholic Church established by Jesus Himself.
Notre Dame Must Answer For The Obama Scandal
[Updated as of 8-26-2009 AD at 6:01 pm CST, see below]
Bishop D'Arcy pens an article in the dissident Catholic Jesuit-run magazine, America, by rapping the University of Notre Dame in it's failure in being a witness to the Gospel by honoring the most anti-life president in the history of the United States.
He goes on to single out Father John Jenkins for his failure in leading as a man of faith and to the board of trustees for their deafening silence.
Finally he asks the University of Notre Dame, but also other Catholic universities, whether they will follow the Land O'Lakes Statement, which proclaimed in ambiguous language that it was 'ok' to dissent from Catholic teaching, or adhere to Ex Corde Ecclesiae, where Catholic teaching and identity must be a priori.
The Obligatory Obama Speech Post
After months of discussion, Obama finally gave his commencement address at Notre Dame University today. Due to a near fascistic exercise on the part of the ND administration, the event was virtually free of any signs of protest, and Obama made full use of the event to do his "don't you wish you could be as moderate and measured as I am" shtick which we know so well from the campaign. The text is as follows:
Sorry Doug!
Jenkins has found someone to substitute for Mary Ann Glendon. John T. Noonan, Jr., a Reagan appointee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
"—a Moral Issue on Which There Can Be No Compromise."
Before he was elevated to be Archbishop of Newark, John J. Myers was Bishop of Peoria, my diocese. I always liked him. He was vibrant and orthodox and attracted many men to the priesthood during his tenure. Earlier this month he released this statement in regard to Obama Day at Notre Dame on May 17, 2009:
Mary Ann Glendon
Mary Ann Glendon, Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard, is in the limelight now for her decision to deprive Jenkins of his fig-leaf over his invitation to honor Obama on May 17, 2009. I am not surprised by this development. She has long been an eloquent defender of the unborn in a completely hostile environment. She has written many articles on the subject.
Mary Ann Glendon Declines Notre Dame's Invitation
As Brendan noted a while back, the Notre Dame controversy, "has all the staying power of an inebriated relative after a dinner party." I'm loathe to post on it again, but there has been a fairly significant development: Harvard Law Professor Mary Ann Glendon has decided not to attend the graduation or accept the Laetare Medal. Here, via First Things is the text of her letter to Father Jenkins:
April 27, 2009
The Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
University of Notre Dame
Dear Father Jenkins,
When you informed me in December 2008 that I had been selected to receive Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, I was profoundly moved. I treasure the memory of receiving an honorary degree from Notre Dame in 1996, and I have always felt honored that the commencement speech I gave that year was included in the anthology of Notre Dame's most memorable commencement speeches. So I immediately began working on an acceptance speech that I hoped would be worthy of the occasion, of the honor of the medal, and of your students and faculty.
Northwestern Indiana Humanist University
Bishop Thomas Doran of Rockford, Illinois pulls no punches in his letter to Jenkins regarding the homage to Obama day scheduled for May 17, 2009 at the college currently known as Notre Dame.
"Notre Dame didn't understand what it means to be Catholic"
As President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Francis Cardinal George of Chicago today spoke out on the Notre Dame scandal. The money quote: "So whatever else is clear, it is clear that Notre Dame didn't understand what it means to be Catholic when they issued this invitation, …" Note however that the Cardinal also spoke of corresponding with Jenkins several times on the issue. That of course will get approximately nowhere. Jenkins and the powers that be at Notre Dame have made very clear that they will not back down. They should be compelled to do so. Here is a fisking of the press report by Father Z.


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Cut and Leave:
A Method for Controlling Southern Pine Beetle Infestations
Forest insect and disease pests cause an estimated growth loss and mortality in excess of $8 million each year in South Carolina forests. An integrated pest management (IPM) approach on your forest lands could significantly minimize your potential losses.
The Southern Pine Beetle
The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) is the most destructive pine bark beetle in the South. SPB infestations commonly originate in poorly managed or overstocked stands. Once underway, outbreaks can spread rapidly, killing trees over hundreds of acres, and move into managed stands.
SPB infestations can be identified in several ways. The most obvious symptom is the change of the needles in the tree crown from green to yellowish to reddish brown. Other symptoms are listed in Table 1.
Initial infestation is followed by the development of a "spot." The spot usually spreads in one direction as new trees are attacked in an area called the "active head" (see Figure 1). For more information on identification and life cycle of the SPB,, see Forestry Leaflet No. 5, Identification of the Southern Pine Beetle.
The risk of SPB infestations can be reduced by practicing proper forest management. However, when infestations (spots) do occur, direct control tactics are needed to minimize timber losses.
|Tree Stage
|Pitch Tubes
|Exit Holes
Beetle Dust
|Freshly Infested
|Soft, white,
light pink
|Tight, hard
to remove
|Infested With Developing Brood
|Green trees with larvae; fade to yellow before brood emerges
peels easily
|Few, associated with attacking adult reemergence
|White, localized areas around base of trees
Dead Tree
|Red, needles falling
|Hard, yellow, crumbles easily
|Very loose,
easily removed
The cut-and-leave method is an effective means of controlling small remote spots (10 to 50 infested trees) that cannot be salvaged. The method involves felling infested trees and leaving them in the forest. The treatment disrupts spot growth and disperses the emerging adult beetles. Spots should be treated only if they contain freshly attacked trees.
When to Apply Cut-and-Leave
Cut-and-leave should be used during the period when SPB spots are expanding (approximately May to October). This method is most effective on spots of 10 to 50 active trees. Spots with fewer than 10 infested trees usually do not need to be treated. On the other hand, spots with more than 50 infested trees can be treated using cut-and-leave if the trees will eventually be salvaged. In every case, prompt treatment after detection is recommended.
How to Apply Cut-and-Leave
Advantages and Disadvantages
Cut-and-leave is practical, relatively inexpensive, and requires a minimum of manpower and equipment. The treatment can be applied soon after spots are detected, even when salvage crews are not available or in areas not readily accessible to salvage equipment.
The main disadvantage is that a buffer strip of green, uninfested trees must be felled and left around each spot to assure that all newly attacked trees are included in the treatment. However, if salvage becomes feasible at a later date, all felled trees can be removed and utilized.
Glossary of Terms
ACTIVE HEAD(S) OF SPOT - Area(s) of the spot containing beetles in the process of attacking green pines.
INFESTED TREE - A pine containing southern pine beetle broods (eggs, larvae, or pupae) or attacking adults.
BUFFER STRIP - A group of green, uninfested pines that are cut adjacent to the most recently infested trees in the spot.
SPOT - A group of dead or dying pine trees infested by the southern pine beetle.
SPOT BREAKOUT - An infestation of green pines on the outer edge of a spot following a control treatment.
Additional Information
Keeping your pine timber stands healthy and vigorous, and having a good knowledge of the southern pine beetle habits and symptoms is essential to effectively deal with this destructive pest. Professional advice and assistance is available through the South Carolina Forestry Commission, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, forest industry personnel, and private consulting foresters.


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Nintendo and Fire Emblem Awakening developer Intelligent Systems have revealed during the most recent Nintendo Direct that a new Fire Emblem title will be coming to the 3DS.
While the teaser trailer does not give any clues as to the nature of the story, it's apparent that this new entry will sport graphical improvements such as a higher level of background detail during battles and character models being equipped with feet, something they sorely lacked in Awakening.
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata hinted that the scale of this entry in the series would be greater than those before stating, "You will make even bigger choices and the effect of these choices on the world will be greater than ever."
There is currently no scheduled release window or official title for this turn based strategy sequel, nor is any information regarding enhancement through the New 3DS or Amiibo support available at this time.


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Universal has released a red band trailer for Judd Apatow's third film, Funny People. The feature stars Adam Sandler as a successful comedian named George Simmons, who's unfortunately diagnosed with a terminal illness. In the wake of this news, he decides to become a mentor to a young aspiring comedian named, Ira (Seth Rogen). These two soon become close friends who deal with love, success, and death all at the same time.
Check out the Funny People red band trailer after the jump.
There are a few new clips in the trailer, but for the most part it's the same old, same old. I must admit, I am really psyched to see Jason Schwartzman in this movie. He has really good comedic timing, and it looks like he's going to knock his scenes out of the park.
Funny People hits theaters on Friday, July 31.
What do you think of the red band trailer for Funny People?


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So, Tory Burch S/S 2012 collection can now be purchased – woooooo; and I gotta say, the collection is more vibrant and poppy (just the way it should be if it's going to be springtime!).
Even though it's pricey (yowza, $300 for a pair of flats), TBs are still coveted nationwide; and someday, the classic pair will be mine (haha, a girl can dream right?).
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I never really noticed TB before and after checking out this collection I am not impressed…sorry…posted almost 5 years ago
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I only made my first Tory Burch purchase a year and a half ago but I known about it for years. Ever since the Tory Burch Reva flats came out. Now I'm addicted. 12 pairs and counting for meposted almost 4 years ago
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Banner Health planning Fort Collins facility
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The parcel is part of the 85-acre Presidio mixed-use project, being developed by Les Kaplan.
But whether Banner actually builds a hospital or something else remains up in the air. Banner has no hospital in Fort Collins at the moment.
The company wasn't offering much in the way of clarifying, though its statement hinted at something big.
"The submission of the development plan for review and approval is a part of the Banner Health due diligence stage of the land acquisitions process for a long-term project," Jim Ferando, president of Banner Health Western Region, said in a statement.
"We have not decided upon any specific facilities to be built at this time, including construction of hospital beds," Ferando said. "Development plans will be based upon community need and growth in demand for Banner services through out partnerships with other quality health care organizations like Kaiser Permanente."
Fort Collins has just one hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, which is owned by University of Colorado Health. Two other hospitals are available in Loveland, McKee Medical Center, owned by Banner, and Medical Center of the Rockies, owned by UCHealth.
Greeley is also home to a Banner hospital, North Colorado Medical Center.
Banner submitted renderings and site plans to the city as part of the conceptual review process, according to the company's statement.
The process is anticipated to take about nine months.
Banner recently partnered with Kaiser, which opened clinics in Fort Collins and Loveland earlier this month. Kaiser members will be able to access hospital care at Banner hospitals in Greeley and Loveland.
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Jordan refugee camps have become overwhelmed with Syrian refugees, as families seek medical attention and fear a cutback in food. ITN's John Ray reports.
ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan - A sniper's bullet ripped through Hazem Mahmoud's back seven months ago in Homs, Syria. The 15-year-old has felt nothing below his waist since then. His legs are pale, wasted and scarred by sores. One bites deep into his thigh.
"Before the war life was sweet,'' Hazem said as he lay in a tin hut next to his sleeping sister. "Then the bombs and the shooting started. Now there are no hospitals in Syria, no one to help me.''
Mohammad Hannon / AP, file
Refugees walk through water and mud in Zaatari refugee camp near the Syrian border in Mafraq, Jordan, on Jan. 8.
A wheelchair and a single suitcase are the family's sole possessions in the camp. The family discarded everything else along the way.
Hazem is a boy the world has all but forgotten. At the Zaatari camp he is only one of thousands of desperate new arrivals on a recent morning. Only when we alert the United Nations staff is an ambulance summoned.
In the overcrowded camp, medical services are overwhelmed, and aid running dangerously short. Humanitarian officials estimate that more than 1.2 million Syrians have fled the country to escape the war between President Bashar Assad's forces and the largely Sunni rebels trying to unseat him.
All the aid agencies complain they are approaching a funding crisis as big as the camp itself. Just one example: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) provides the water for 120,000 refugees in Zaatari. Three hundred huge tankers lumber through the gates each day.
"This is for drinking, for washing, for the toilets, and yet we are not in a position to renew the contracts to keep that water coming,'' says Simon Ingram of UNICEF.
A look back at the conflict that has overtaken the country.
Many aid workers report tensions are mounting among the refugees; scuffles are common. Violent protests are no longer rare.
It doesn't help that the huge sums promised by the international community have not been fulfilled. More than two-thirds of the funds needed to cover the basic needs of Syrian refugees have not materialized, United Nations officials say.
The result on the ground? Even food hand-outs might have to be cut, says Laure Chadraoui of the World Food Program.
"There is a lot of anger here. The assistance we provide helps hold that in. Take it away and the pressure cooker will explode,'' she said.
Invisible wounds
Hazem and his family's escape from Syria was both exhausting and miraculous.
After that his family – mother, father, sister and sister – moved from safe house to safe house, dodging Syrian army checkpoint.
Finally they were smuggled out of the city; first to Iraq and finally to Jordan.
The final stretch of the journey was 250 miles, with Hazem at times hoisted on his father's back.
"What could I do, leave him to die?'' said the father, who kept his face hidden around journalists.
Human Rights Watch alleges that Syrian leader Bashar Assad's warplanes are carrying out indiscriminate airstrikes, with one medical facility being hit eight times. ITV's Richard Pallot reports.
The family's story is one of thousands. Many times the wounds aren't visible.
Ibrahim, a serious-faced boy of 13, says he dreams of joining his four brothers who fight with the rebel army.
His nightmares are more real, about the day his home was bombed and he saw his friend shot dead.
"He was just in front, it could easily have been me,'' Ibrahim said.
There is help. Ibrahim attends a school funded by UNICEF and a therapist helps him deal with his terrifying memories.
Doctors will not be able to help Hazem walk again. The news is not good when he was finally taken to Jordanian medical center in the camp. His spinal cord is severed, a doctor says.
"If we had a chance to treat when this first happened, maybe we could have helped. But it's too late now,'' said Dr. Ahmad A'Sanah.
Hazem at least will live, when so many have died. But what kind of life among the refugees of Zaatari is hard to imagine.
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2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
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Located approximately a two-hour drive southwest of Denver, at an elevation of 7,723 feet, the Goose Creek Campground offers an opportunity for designated camping near the Lost Creek Wilderness. Recreational opportunties in the area include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and scenic drives. Goose Creek runs through the campground and generally runs year round. Although not deep, the buddling brook supplies soothing sounds and a quaint atmosphere for camping. The Goose Creek Trailhead #612 is close by and affords acces to the Lost Creek Wilderness via the Hankins Pass #630 and the Goose Creek #612 trails and is the primary reason visitors use this campground.
As the only campground surviving the Hayman Fire, this little area is an oasis of green among the burnt surroundings. Being just minutes away from the Lost Creek Wilderness, this campground is a very popular site for those hiking the Goose Creek trails and does see heavy use throughout the camping season. Host is available on site.
Check in: 2 pm
Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Deckers is 10 miles northeast, along Highway 126.
Denver/Morrison is approximately a 2-hour drive northeast of the campground via Highway 285.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
From Denver, travel US Highway 285 south approximately 20 miles to Pine Junction. Turn south on to Jefferson County Road 126. Take Jefferson County 126 south for approximately 22 miles to Forest Road 211, also known as the Cheesman Lake road. Travel west on FS 211 approximately 11 miles to the campground. Travel time is around 2 hours from Denver.
CAUTION: FS 211 is a dirt road traveling through burn area and subject to flash flooding, falling trees, washboarding, and washouts due to lack of vegetation.
Parking is limited to 2 vehicles or 1 recreational vehicle per campsite. An additional $5 per vehicle will be charged for additional vehicle per site.
Goose Creek Campground is a VERY popular campground. Because it has been listed in so many recreation guides and books, and because it is the only surviving campground from the Hayman fire, it gets very high use. People tend to show up on Thursday for weekend camping. All sites are first come first served and must be occupied to be considered "saved". Almost every weekend is packed at this campground.
Other options for camping include dispersed camping along FS 211 where "P" signs indicate parking, near the Wigwam trailhead north on FS 560, or hiking into the Lost Creek Wilderness and disperse camping. Camping at the Goose Creek trailhead parking area is prohibited.
Parking at each campsite is limited to 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. An additional $5 fee for each additional vehicle per campsite.
Forest Service Road 211 is a popular road for mountain biking.
As a reminder, the Lost Creek Wilderness is closed to bicycle traffic.
Goose Creek Campground has 10 campsites to accommodate both tents and RVs and is located near the Lost Creek Wilderness area.
People tend to show up on Thursday for weekend camping. All sites are first-come first-served and must be occupied to be considered "saved". Almost every weekend is packed at this campground.
Goose Creek runs through the campground and is popular for fishing.
Anyone fishing must be legal with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and follow all local regulations.
The Goose Creek trailhead into the Lost Creek Wilderness is 2 miles from the campground.
The Goose Creek trailhead into the Lost Creek Wilderness is 2 miles from the campground. The trailhead also has corrals open for public use.
After the Hayman Wildfire, many species of vegetation have opportunity to grow. Wildflowers are abundant in the area during spring.
Although scarred by the Hayman Wildfire, the drive to and around Goose Creek Campground offers amazing views of the surrounding area, including Pike's Peak in the distance. The many rock outcropping are subject to interpretation by your imagination.
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Chicago – Rep. Luis Gutierrez spoke Friday in an interview with Efe about his memoir entitled "Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill," which includes new details about his discussions with President Barack Obama about deportations and immigration reform.
"This isn't a book to show how smart I am, or to offer solutions to end hunger in the world. It's the tale of a young guy born in Chicago who slept in a closet on a folding bed, and who reached the point of negotiating immigration reform with the president of the United States," the Illinois Democrat said.
At 60, and even after almost three decades in politics, Gutierrez believes he can still keep dreaming and fighting "for the underprivileged who suffer the most."
He said that by a week after his memoir goes on sale next Monday, "2 million people will have been deported, an unprecedented number."
The last three chapters of the book contain details about his relationship with the president and his frustration about what he considers Obama's lack of decision on the subject of immigration.
On one occasion, the president rebuked Gutierrez in public for the lawmaker's insistence that he put an end to the deportations by executive order.
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Back-to-back to make a comeback?
April 4th, 2010
UPDATE: 13th August 2016 – I've felt uncomfortable about this article for a long long time and almost deleted it on several occasions. The reason is that I wrote it in 2010 from ignorance of the facts, that while it's true that Victorian housing conditions and lack of ventilation exacerbated health problems, in the UK in the C21st the vast majority of tuberculosis is brought in from outside the country by people from developing countries. It is not racist to say this, it is a fact.
"These individuals account for nearly three-quarters of all tuberculosis notifications in the UK with an incidence that is 20 times higher than in UK-born individuals"
So I'm going to leave this article in place, with some sections struck out and other's in bold in order to emphasise the important fact that TB in the UK has been largely eradicated and now comes from outside the country.
Dufton's Yard Leeds from http://www.leodis.net/discovery/[I found the following article as a result of looking through the blog statistics. Often people search for things in unusual ways I hadn't thought of and the string of Google returns they get includes articles I've missed. This is one such. – Ed.]
From the Observer in 2004
The once-banned housing is now proving a popular city option, writes Chris Partridge
. . . Back-to-backs do not have a distinguished history. In the 18th and 19th centuries, mill and mine owners built mile upon mile of them to cram the maximum number of workers into the minimum space, at the lowest possible cost . . .
. . . The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, George Ferguson, says: 'There is increasing interest in what the street can offer as an intense form of urban development . . .
. . . 'The time has come to break the rules that are preventing us building places that we find delightful, with narrower streets that we are allowed at present,' he says. 'We are plagued with a load of regulations that are outdated and prevent an awful lot of charm that we find in old places.' The result would be a revival in the community life that the close-packed street patterns of the east end of London, the mining villages of South Wales and the mill towns of the North did so much to engender, he believes.
This is not to say that all future houses should be back-to-backs. 'I would be against reintroducing back-to-backs leading to a monoculture,' he warns. 'The way forward is flexible housing regulations.'
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From Building Design magazine 1/4/2010
Housing designers urged to tackle TB
Architects could become part of the solution to tackling the spread of tuberculosis in Britain, a charity has claimed
American-founded Archive (Architecture for Health in Vulnerable Environments) has launched a new initiative linking housing standards and TB in the north-west London borough of Brent, which is believed to have the highest rates of the disease in the capital . . . read on
I am sure George Ferguson meant well. I am sure he really thought that intimate clusters of tiny houses in narrow alleyways with some barefoot tousle-haired Ready Brek ragamuffin like Mark Lester in Lionel Bart's Oliver would warm the cockles of the hearts of would-be city dwellers, but he seems to have had a memory lapse. The Dickensian world was notable for many things, but good health wasn't one of them and in case it escaped his attention, even in 2004 tuberculosis was making a comeback among the homeless and in poor areas. However, this was not a UK generated problem, it was brought in from outside.
The annual risk of infection has declined from about 2% a year in 1950 to less than 1 per 1000 today, and the disease has become increasingly restricted to identifiable segments of the population, in particular immigrant communities: two thirds of cases in 2003 were in people born outside the United Kingdom.6
Architects have a responsibility if not to improve the lives of people they house then at the very least to ensure their conditions of habitation are not worsened and yet this would appear to be the path he favours. Along with Peter Barber Architects , Assael Architects and Levitt Bernstein of course who are all in favour of single aspect flats and multi-storey back-to-backs. UPDATE: Inside Housing has an article today entitled "A Healthy Home" 29th March 2011
"We are working with the NHS and council partners in the London borough of Brent to overcome stigma and raise awareness of simple strategies around the home that can mitigate the threat of TB, such as maintaining ventilation and maximising direct sunlight." http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/ihstory.aspx?storycode=6514243
The inhabitants of single aspect dwellings will suffer from a lack of sunlight if the dwelling faces N/NW/NE, and single aspect dwellings are poorly ventilated by design, something a dual aspect dwelling such as a house (not back to back) or dual aspect flat does not suffer from because air is able to flow from one side to the other.
Since nobody has yet seen fit to ban single aspect dwellings as a housing type, including existing back to back houses – which ought, in my view, to be demolished – then reports such as the above will continue.
A few words on the related issue of BCG
The reasons for stopping routine BCG vaccination in schools in the UK are explained in this article from the British Medical Journal, 2005:
The BCG vaccination program in schools ran for 50 years up until Autumn 2005. When the program was introduced in the 1950s, the chance of developing TB each year in the UK was 2% (1 in every 50 people). The risk of developing TB in the UK today is now less than 1 in 1000 people per year.
Those at most risk of developing TB come from a readily identifiable segment of the population – a 'targetted' vaccination program was thus considered more appropriate. BCG vaccination is now offered to infants in communities where the incidence of TB is 40 per 100,000 people, or whose parents or grandparents come from countries where the incidence is more than 40 per 100,000 people. Healthcare workers, travellers to and from countries of high prevalence and other 'contact risk' groups are also offered the vaccination.
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Lucy Fisher Says:
February 18th, 2014 at 11:37 am
"Back-to-backs" is now used to mean "terraced houses". I'm all for terraces, but not back-to-backs (two fronts stuck together).


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Shakyamuni Buddha Puja The Source of Good Collections: A Rite of Homage, Worship, and Prayer to the Teacher, the King of Sages, Remembering His Previous Lives and Biography by Ngawang Paldan is an extensive puja including elaborate offerings, praises to Shakyamuni Buddha, and homage to Shakyamuni Buddhas previous lives and detailed biography.
Translation by Martin Willson.
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"There could be skull fractures, there could be broken bones. Forensic pathologists can examine those bones and determine whether these are impact wounds or old fractures or new fractures, or if they've healed or if they haven't," said Sgt. Lynn Beard of the Abilene Police Department.
Broken bones, injury to the tissue and bullet fragments fragments are just few of the ways investigators are able to tell if someone was murdered or died of other causes. For example, a cause of death was determined based on only a skull due to the visible fractures.
"Had that been a case where, for example, the victims wrists had been cut and they bled to death, then there was no hard-bone injury, it was all soft tissue type injury, and that tissue is gone because of animal activity and decomposition and that certainly makes it more problematic," said Sgt. Beard.
And in cases with very few remains, it takes even more time.
"So a remains case with just a few bones, you're talking about microscopic examination and tissue samples and DNA sampling and all types of things that take months and months to complete," explained Sgt. Beard.
Regardless of the number of bones found or whether or not foul play is involved, every remains investigation follows the same process. And that's a process that takes time and meticulous examination.
"But to them, it's another case that they have to work, and it creates a back-log," Sgt. Beard said. "Especially in DNA types of situations. It's not uncommon for it to take two or three months to get a positive DNA test result back."
Though it'll take time, many are anxiously awaiting the results in hopes the wait will yield justice.
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As we all know, the engine falls as important to a car as the heart to a human body. Thus, its being fine tuned is not only important for trouble free performance but also the longevity of a car. Still, the car engine maintenance is one of the most neglected aspects of the overall maintenance of a car. Here are some essential car engine maintenance tips by following which you can not only keep the performance of the engine up to the mark but can also keep your pocket safe from heavy engine repair bills.
1)Regular Oil Change: – It is the most important and a must follow engine maintenance tip. One should strictly follow the oil change schedule provided by the company in order to keep the lubrication level up to the mark in the engine components. The engine oil catches metal particles and dirt with the time and if not changed at right time, it can affect the engine life very badly.
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4)Listen to your car: – Keep a close eye on the performance of every component and scrutinize it carefully as soon as you hear any unusual sound coming out from any component. Even a faulty spark plug or a raddled air filter can prove harmful for over all engine unit, thus these components should be repaired / replaced as soon as you find a problem in any one of them.
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Pumpkin Island provides a great playground for visitors as it is surrounded by beautiful clean aquamarine water and the island offers a few options to take advantage of these delights.
Mostly Pumpkin Island is about enjoying nature, relaxation and making memories – so spend your days watching the turtles float by under your glass-bottomed kayak, enjoy the sunrise from your SUP (Stand Up Paddle), fish abundantly, walk along the beautiful rock formations at low tide or simply sit around the bonfire under stars sharing stories with other guests.
It is important to note that doing nothing is considered an activity on Pumpkin Island and our large, comfortable hammocks have been known to keep visitors busy for hours on end…
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- As the spring melon harvest winds down in the Yuma, Ariz. area, now is an important time to consider whitefly management in fall produce and melons crops, especially where melons are grown close to cotton.
- Summer is the perfect time for soil solarization - covering moist soil with clear plastic to allow the sun's energy to heat the soil over a period of time.
- The three critical portions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA.
Soil solarization
By Mike Matheron, UA Extension Plant Pathologist
With summer officially here, constant triple-digit daytime temperatures will be the norm until at least the beginning of autumn.
Summer is the perfect time for soil solarization. The solarization of soil is accomplished by covering moist soil with clear plastic, allowing the sun's energy to heat the soil over a period of time.
Research in diverse geographical regions has demonstrated that soil solarization can raise temperatures to levels lethal to many different types of plant pathogenic fungi. The plastic serves to conserve soil moisture and retard heat loss.
In field solarization trials conducted a few years ago in Yuma, the average temperature of soil was 113 degrees F. at a depth of two inches during a one-month summer solarization period, compared to 102 degrees for non-solarized soil. The average peak afternoon temperature in solarized soil during the trials was 128 degrees.
In these multi-year solarization trials, conducted in soil naturally infested with the lettuce Fusarium wilt pathogen, disease incidence in a subsequent planting of lettuce was reduced from 91 percent to 42 percent, compared to disease levels in non-solarized plots.
Soil solarization, like any other cultural practice, has its benefits as well as drawbacks.
Documented benefits include significant population reductions of different soil-borne plant pathogens plus viable weed seeds. The drawbacks include the cost of buying, laying, maintaining, and removing the plastic film.
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