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August meeting of 'Recollections' program held
Breaking News and 'Special Report' marks launch of school year
Southeast's Scholarship Golf Tournament attracts record field
Career Craze camps are popular
Second Selling to the World Expo is success
Middlesboro Elementary summer school 1st – 4th grades
Middlesboro Spring Fling is fun-filled good time
Honors Night held on Cumberland campus
A Time of Celebration
Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony is held
Honors Night at Harlan Campus
Cumberland campus is site of Spring Block Party
Latest installment of community play Higher Ground dazzles
College sponsors Harlan County Science Fair
SKCTC is host to roundtable discussion on technology
TLC session held at Middlesboro campus
Lefevers is crowned Miss Southeast
Southeast and Appalachian Challenge Academy sign agreement
Community Diversity Breakfast held at Benham School House Inn
Southeast Ugly Sweater Run/Walk sported holiday flair
Christmas Extravaganza at Southeast features performance of The Nutcracker
Southeast Celebrates Veterans Day with special programs on each campus
Southeast and Union sign agreement
Southeast Area Health Education Center holds Fall Expo
50th Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin', a good time had by all
Treasures from the Hills and Hollows
Opening convocation for Southeast nursing students held
Scholarship Golf Classic attracts large field of players
Pre-game celebration marks "kickoff" to school year; Dr. McCall on hand for the event
Reception held in honor of Dr. McCall
STEM camp held on Cumberland campus
Workforce Solutions Career Craze Camps successful
Southeast is host to business and entrepreneurial exposition
SKCTC Nursing and Funeral Service students gain important emergency experience in Mock Disaster
The Southeast Prize Patrol presents New Horizon Award checks to winners
National History Day competition held on Cumberland campus
Community Garden Project created by SKCTC and students from Arlie Boggs Elementary
Super Sunday '14 is a Success
Creech claims Miss Southeast title
ARC officials visit Cumberland campus; meet with college, community, student leaders
Winter commencement held in Appalachian Center
Nurse pinning ceremony held to honor practical nurse graduates
'Nutcracker, A Christmas Dream' comes to SKCTC stage
Veterans Day tribute held on Cumberland campus
First Annual Scholarship Banquet held at Benham Inn
Breast Cancer Awareness Month observed at Harlan Campus
Community play Higher Ground 4 hits local stage
Commit to Complete project designed to help students excel
Golf Classic attracts full field; thousands raised for scholarships
KCTCS Board of Regents meet on Cumberland campus
Nursing Pinning Ceremony is held at HCHS
Forty-eighth commencement held on the Cumberland campus
SKCTC theatre troupe presents 'Spoon River Anthology'
Spring On Cloverlick awards event is held
Explore College Expo held at Harlan location
College stages annual Mock Disaster event on Cumberland campus
Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members during ceremony
SKCTC hosts National History Day
Super Sunday celebrated by SKCTC
Miss Southeast 2013 is crowned
KCTCS President Dr. McCall conducts listening tour of Southeast
48th Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is delight for many
Southeast named finalist for Aspen Prize for excellence, campus-wide celebrations held
Southeast Players present "Bloody Jack" during four performances in Appalachian Center
In-Service events mark beginning of school year
Safety Days competition held on Cumberland campus
Crawpocalypse, student arts and music festival, draws large crowd
Southeast honors its grads, 47th commencement held May 4
Induction ceremony ushers new member into honorary
Earth Day observed at Cumberland
History coming to life
Henry Hughes conducts CPR class
Super Sunday celebrated at Middlesboro Church
Taylyn Combs is Miss Southeast for 2012
Black History Month observed at SKCTC Whitesburg
Signing of Super Sunday proclamation in Frankfort
AHEC Health Career Expo held at Harlan Center
Swappin' Meetin' pays tribute to Appalachian culture and traditions
Fall Festival held at Harlan campus
Event marks 100th anniversary of coal shipped from Harlan
50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Higher Ground enjoys successful run
Miss Southeast Scholarship Pageant 2011
National History Day celebrated at Southeast
50th anniversary community event held at SKCTC Harlan. Theater named in honor of Cawood and Helen Smith
Mock disaster prepares Southeast students for real thing
46th commencement held May 6, Blevins delivers address to grads
2011 Lillian Faye Simpson Southeast Scholarship Golf Classic
Bell County Summer Scrubs Camp
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Professional Development In-Service is Success
AHEC Summer Scrubs Camp is held, students introduced to medical careers.
Rep. Nelson tours Kentucky Coal Academy site at Cumberland
The Middlesboro Campus celebrates 50 years of SKCTC.
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SKCTC Nursing and Funeral Service students gain important emergency experience in Mock Disaster
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College staged its annual mock disaster drill April 23 at the Harlan campus with students and area first responders participating in the exercise. SKCTC nursing and funeral service students gained experience as did first responders, including police detachments and firefighting units from across Harlan County. Personnel reacted to a tornado strike and chemical fire scenario that had devastated the administration building. Students also served as victims. The event was led by faculty Scott Blanton and Dr. Ramon Cuellar.
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St. Norbert College to hold tours during Wisconsin Private College Week
July 12-17
From St. Norbert College, June 15, 2010
by Mike Counter, firstname.lastname@example.com, (920) 403-3089
Students and families are invited to tour St. Norbert College and visit residence halls, and other facilities with knowledgeable guides. Tours, including a meeting with an admission representative, can be scheduled each weekday during Private College Week. On Saturday, July 17, a group presentation and tour will be available: Check-in at 9:30 a.m., an admission presentation at 10 a.m., and a tour from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
If you would like to visit St. Norbert College during Wisconsin Private College Week you are encouraged to make an appointment. For more information call 1-800-236-4878 or 920-403-3005.
The office of admission is also open throughout the summer and offers campus visits, as well as application fee waivers, on a daily basis to all prospective students considering St. Norbert College.

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The mandatory test, in which a few drops of blood are drawn from a baby's heel, screens for dozens of rare congenital diseases, some of which can cause severe mental retardation or death if left undetected.In my opinion, I believe that testing is necessary especially when detecting diseases early at birth. Many life-threatening disorders, such as mental retardation, can be avoided when tested. I usually agree with "parents know best for their baby," but they need to know whats best for the child when it concerns the baby's health. After meeting and knowing children with diseases, early detection is very important to save lives. What are your opinions... Do you think it is right for states like Nebraska to force newborn blood tests without the consent of a baby's parents?
The Spierings wanted to avoid loud noises after Melynda's birth, and also reduce the pain she experienced in order to protect her physical and mental health. The concept comes from the Church of Scientology — minimizing talking around someone who is in pain, said the Rev. Brian Fesler of Minneapolis, a regional representative for the church.
The church teaches that words spoken during moments of pain and unconsciousness affect physical and mental health later in life, he said. The church encourages silent birth, in which those attending avoid talking.
But the church doesn't discourage parents from having their children tested, Fesler said.
One in every 837 babies born last year tested positive for one of the 34 diseases the state tests for, said Julie Miller, manager of Nebraska's Newborn Screening Program. But the incidence is much lower for the eight most serious diseases, with one in 112,000 having biotinidase deficiency, which can cause developmental delays.
Monday, January 29, 2007
? OF THE WEEK: Do you think it is right for states like Nebraska to force newborn blood tests without the consent of a baby's parents?
Faithful challenge newborn blood test laws Parents argue state-mandated screenings violate religious tenets In Nebraska it is required that newborns undergo blood tests within 48 hours of birth. Ray and Louise Spiering are challenging this law because they say it infringes on their religious beliefs. The couple practice fundamental Christianity and Scientology, saying, "that balance of our beliefs included into the births of our children." The test is mandatory in 4 states: South Dakota, Michigan, Montana and, of course, Nebraska. These states don't allow parents to opt out of testing. The Spiering parents and another set of parents from Nebraska are taking this to the Supreme Court and Legislature to change the law, so that it will be more flexible when screening newborns.


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Hi guys,
I recently released a new single on iTunes that I thought you might like to know about. I'm the very proud owner of a Hofner bass (the same model Macca uses) which I used quite prominently on the track.
This is the iTunes link:
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On my Soundcloud page I uploaded a file that shows how the song became from an idea to the final product:
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Happy Labor Day!
If you are in the states than today is a Holiday so a lot of people are off of work and school so please be safe at all those picnics and bbqs! It is kind of an "end of the summer" celebration around here so have a wonderful day everyone!
I don't know what I was thinking but last week I missed this layout from Design Team Member Lydia Jackson. Lydia just welcome this precious little sweetie into her family a few short weeks ago.
Isn't this the sweetest layout? She used Petaloo flowers (remember they are dyed to match Core!) and some Sweet Stamp Shop stamps. LOVE how she incorporated the RAK stamps that you would think would be for little gifts on to a layout.
And of course…CORE TAGS! We are all obsessed with them here..we love our tags. The come in a variety of shape and sizes and a sturdy metal grommet. Lydia used one small piece of patterned paper and then core'dinated her Core Cardstock to match it.
A close-up of the Sweet Stamp Shop stamps…
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This online class is designed for anyone in a customer service, customer support or help desk role and covers all the essential features of SugarCRM as well as teaching you how to master the customer support tools that are built in to Sugar to enter, track and resolve customer issues. You will also learn how to set up a dashboard, create custom reports, incorporate documents and attachments into tickets, and integrate with Outlook.
In addition to the PowerPoint slides and hands-on labs completed in the class, you will also receive the complete Kindle version of our Getting Started with SugarCRM guide.
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mikelewis wrote:The Zook went 8.53 on a small slick....self starting.
The Project V VRod went 9.03 with a Mickey DOT tire...self starting
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UPDATED: GM fired over domestic violence 'joke' at Plano bar
Scruffy Duffies bar in Plano is under social media attack after a patron complained that a slogan posted at the bar championed domestic violence.
The chalkboard sign read, "I like my beer like I like my violence — domestic."
[UPDATE at 2:30 p.m. May 27: The general manager of Scruffy Duffies has since been fired. See the bar's full statement below.]
A woman named Courtney Williams celebrating a friend's birthday at the bar called the phrase "absolutely disgusting" and "offensive." Then she posted a photo of the sign to her Facebook wall early Sunday morning.
The message has since been erased from the chalkboard sign, a spokeswoman for the bar confirmed. "We all agree that [the sign] was inappropriate," says Sara Polito. "This is something we are not taking lightly."
Scruffy Duffies was closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday, which is why managers did not respond to initial requests for comment.
Williams' story has already been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.
She says the bar managers and a server ignored her requests Saturday night to erase the message. "They happened to do this to the wrong girl who had the exact right network," Williams says. She left the bar in protest.
The apparent joke has set off a firestorm of comments via social media. The uproar is similar to an incident a week ago where a man took to Facebook because he believed a bouncer at an Uptown bar turned him away for racist reasons.
Williams called the event "shocking" but admits she did get heated after her requests were ignored. "I'm not going to be in a bar like this that's willing to make these kinds of jokes," she says. "I have friends that [are victims of domestic violence]. I myself have been in an emotionally abusive relationship. It's just not OK."
Polito says the owners of the bar have also been "directly affected by domestic violence themselves" and it's "not something they promote or wanted to be taken in a joking manner."
Management will discuss the incident on Tuesday.
[UPDATE: Brian Harder, president of Harder Concepts, which owns Scruffy Duffies, sent this statement after a management meeting on Tuesday:
This was an isolated event executed by an employee that made a bad decision followed by a manager that did not recognize and fix the problem. Obviously not everybody's sense of humor is the same. My brother and I are the owners at Scruffy Duffie's and we agree that it was very distasteful and offensive. Had we been aware or seen this post we would've immediately taken it down. We apologize to anybody who was offended. We did investigate this issue further and our general manager has since been fired. In our eyes it was his responsibility to recognize and not allow something of this matter to take place in our stores. We will ensure that something like this will never happen again.]


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Gabe from Cobra Starship was in the office yesterday for a meeting...
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Gabe from Cobra Starship was in the office yesterday for a meeting...
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Check out this sweet live shot of Cobra Starship. Check out more photos of the band from tour on CobraStarship.com
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Gabe from Cobra Starship talks about his top 5 favorite albums from the first 15 years of Fueled By Ramen including albums by The Academy Is..., Recover, The Stereo, Jimmy Eat World and The Impossibles. Visit FBR15.com for more videos like this one!
Here's a new Cobra Starship photo for you...stop by the Photos section to see all the band's promo photos dating back to the Snakes On A Plane soundtrack!
After a mixup with the audio from some interviews, Ryland from Cobra Starship tries to salvage some of the footage by redubbing the audio.
Check out the brand new Cobra Starship 'Neon Logo' Raglan available now in The Fueled By Ramen Webstore or on HotTopic.com. The Raglan style is a slouchy fit sweater with a wide neck.
Check out this video of fans greeting Cobra Starship at the airport in Lima, Peru before their show at Estadio Nacional with Justin Bieber.
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Cobra Starship recently covered 'The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades' with Jump Into The Gospel for a charity compilation to benefit The Lunchbox Fund. The Lunchbox Fund provides meals to extremely poor and at-risk school children in South Africa.
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Debates of Nov. 8th, 1995
House of Commons Hansard #257 of the 35th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was mmt.
- Take Our Kids To Work Day
- Veterans
- Reform Of Federalism
- Take Our Kids To Work Day
- Heart Research
- Canada Remembers
- Minister Of National Defence
- Justice
- Denise Meehan
- The Late Bernie Newman
- National Spirit Of Peace Run
- Helicopter Purchase
- Government Policies
- Creation Of A Committee On Canadian Unity
- 1995 Grey Cup
- The Member For Frontenac
- The Constitution
- National Unity
- The Constitution
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- The Constitution
- National Defence
- Blood Supply System
- Nuclear Weapons
- Indian Affairs
- National Defence
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Fisheries And Oceans
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Immigration
- Income Tax
- Nuclear Testing
- Presence In Gallery
- Class Of 1965
- Order In Council Appointments
- Government Response To Petitions
- The Environment
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Motions For Papers
- Message From The Senate
- Manganese Based Fuel Additives Act
- National Housing Act
- Department Of Health Act
- Auditor General For The Family Act
Take Our Kids To Work Day
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jean Augustine Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Wednesday, November 8, 1995 as Take Our Kids to Work Day.
Today over 153,000 Ontario students will accompany a friend, parent or volunteer sponsor to their workplace in an effort to learn about the demands and opportunities of the working world. The program is an initiative of The Learning Partnership which provides students with an interactive hands on work experience in a field of interest to them while emphasizing community responsibility for the future of our young people.
I would like to welcome Anne McGuire, a grade nine student from Bishop Allen Academy in my riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Anne is spending the day here in my office on Parliament Hill to further her interest in politics. Perhaps at some time in the future she will join us here as a colleague in the House of Commons.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Dale Johnston Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, the week of November 4 to 12 has been set aside to honour those Canadians who fought and those who died in two world wars, in Korea and in peacekeeping missions.
When veterans returned home from Europe 50 years ago they were filled with hope, pride and optimism. They were ready to build a strong Canada. How disappointed these veterans must be today. The country they were willing to give their lives for is $567 billion in debt and is in danger of breaking apart.
If action is not taken immediately to solve the debt crisis, to build a new Canada within a new federalism, to reform health care, the Canada pension plan and unemployment insurance, if we do not put justice back in the justice system and make Canadians feel safe on their streets and in their homes again, the efforts of those valiant Canadians will have been in vain.
Reform Of Federalism
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gilles Bernier Beauce, QC
Mr. Speaker, if our political leaders in Canada have not grasped the very clear message sent by Quebecers on October 30, they will have to live with the consequences. Quebec wishes to regain its proper place within the Canadian context. Rather than being purely symbolic, the proposed changes should respond to the legitimate and traditional demands of Quebec.
People of Canada, the steps that are taken must be in harmony with what has been said in recent weeks. Let us put an end to double talk. Federalism as we know it must be reshaped; moreover, Quebec is not the only one calling for federal withdrawal from areas of provincial jurisdiction. More than ever, we must demonstrate a desire to make the changes necessary for national unity, while respecting our differences.
Take Our Kids To Work Day
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
John Maloney Erie, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to announce the addition of a high powered office consultant to my constituency staff for one day, Mr. Travis Dolinski, who is participating in the program called Take Our Kids to Work.
Today in Ontario over 153,000 grade nine students are at work with a parent, guardian, relative, friend or volunteer host. They are all experiencing possibly for the first time the challenges of the workplace. They will spend a day on farms, in hospitals, factories, offices, retail stores and many other places of work.
Often students do not fully understand the links between education and work and how important successful work is to their future. Through this exposure they will see the value of a good education in our rapidly changing workplace. They will begin to think about the choices they will have to make and the paths they must follow
to meet their career goals. They will also better appreciate what their parents do to provide them with the necessities of life.
With the co-operation of Erie riding's business and industry, our youth will have an informative, fascinating and stimulating experience. I encourage my colleagues to support this program or similar ones in their ridings.
Heart Research
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Ronald J. Duhamel St. Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind colleagues of the leading role Canadian doctors play in the advancement of heart research.
In a report to be published in the European Heart Journal this November, Canada is cited as one of the top three research leaders in the field of cardiology despite ranking 13th in expenditure on research and development per capita.
This year, Canadian physicians again made an enormous contribution at the congress of the International Society for Heart Research, held in Prague.
I was especially delighted to note the achievement of Dr. Naranjan Dhalla of Winnipeg who has served as president of that body for the past 25 years. Dr. Dhalla was identified at the congress as "the person primarily responsible for the remarkable development of the International Society for Heart Research". In fact, with the assistance of others he was also able to bring the 17th congress of this prestigious association to Winnipeg for the year 2001.
Mr. Speaker, the impressive-
Heart Research
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
The Speaker
I am sorry, your time is up.
Minister Of National Defence
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Réjean Lefebvre Champlain, QC
Mr. Speaker, in response to a question on the unacceptable actions of certain soldiers at Petawawa in celebrating, on at least two occasions, the terrible events at the Ecole Polytechnique, the minister of defence made remarks that were insulting, degrading and unworthy of his position.
Rather than condemning his soldiers' actions unequivocally, the minister unleashed his full contempt upon the Bloc, accusing its members and all sovereignists of racism.
In so doing the minister is insulting the half of the population of Quebec which voted yes in the referendum, continuing the mudslinging campaign begun by the Deputy Prime Minister last week. These statements are odious and demonstrate the minister's insensitivity toward the murder of young women in an incident which outraged all Canadians.
The minister must stop making statements which are unacceptable from a representative of the people, and must provide serious responses to the legitimate questions asked by the official opposition.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Myron Thompson Wild Rose, AB
Mr. Speaker, Canadians have continually asked how bad can it get. Now they are asking how much worse will it get. They are talking about violence and the fact this justice minister fiddles while Canadians burn.
Two teens club to death a retired senior couple. The justice minister cancels a meeting in their riding and continues to fiddle. A 10-year old girl is kidnapped and murdered by a known dangerous offender. The justice minister plays the same tune. Now in our nation's capital youth gangs with adult leaders are gathering. They use torture chambers to kill and maim our youth. Obviously the justice minister has not the will nor the courage to get with it and do his job.
Here are some suggestions. Scrap the Young Offenders Act. The act does not provide for proper correction for young offenders. Publish the names and pictures of violent youth, especially violent gang members. Let Canadians know whom they should protect themselves from. Scrap the politically appointed parole board. Let the frontline workers decide who is ready to return to society.
This Liberal minister and his justice system have failed. Now is the time for a new Canada with new-
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Beaches-Woodbine.
Denise Meehan
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Maria Minna Beaches—Woodbine, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of a constituent from the riding of Beaches-Woodbine.
In mid October Ms. Denise Meehan, the founder, president and sole shareholder of Lick's Ice Cream and Burger Shops won the quality plus award in the 1995 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year awards. In winning the quality plus award Ms. Meehan has demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain excellence in every aspect of her company's offering to her customers, employees, the community and the environment.
Ms. Meehan has six Lick's locations in the Toronto area as well as six franchises in the cities of Sudbury, Ottawa and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Ms. Meehan constantly pays attention to staff development and customer concerns. She believes that instilling good work habits, life skills and a caring attitude toward customers and the community fosters creativity and self-confidence.
I commend Ms. Meehan for her outstanding contribution to small business development in Canada.
The Late Bernie Newman
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Shaughnessy Cohen Windsor—St. Clair, ON
Mr. Speaker, Bernie Newman, a former Liberal MPP for Windsor-Walkerville, passed away on Monday night.
Bernie was a teacher, an Olympic gymnastics coach of some renown, a great family man as well as a tremendous advocate for the city of Windsor.
Bernie believed in what he called positive representation which he defined as follows: "Positive representation is standing up on the floor of the legislature and hammering at problems others would like to ignore. It is overcoming indifference and getting action. It is the proper combination of the enterprise and energy of youth together with the weapons of experience".
Throughout eight successive victories and 28 years at Queen's Park, Bernie is best known for his commitment to and his love of his constituents. They kept sending him back to represent him over all those years. I do not know very many people living in Windsor-St. Clair during the years of Bernie's tenure at Queen's Park who did not receive cards or letters from him for anniversaries, birthdays and in sympathy.
I know all members of the House will join me in offering condolences to the Newman family and in honouring the memory of Bernie Newman.
National Spirit Of Peace Run
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Fred Mifflin Bonavista—Trinity—Conception, NL
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to draw attention to the National Spirit of Peace Run which has been happening in cities across Canada and which will be concluded tomorrow by a commemorative ceremony here on Parliament Hill and at the peacekeeping memorial.
The peace run is an activity organized by the Canada Remembers program as part of veterans week. I am pleased to say that in every city the run has brought together Canadians of all ages in a tribute to those who served our country during wartime.
Peace torches were carried in each city. These torches have been transported to Ottawa where they will be carried by second world war veterans to the centennial flame during a very special ceremony tomorrow that will celebrate Canada's continuing commitment to peace.
The ceremony will represent the passing of responsibility for peace from the young men and women of 50 years ago who defended it to the young men and women of today who will continue to protect it in peacekeeping missions around the world.
Helicopter Purchase
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Richard Bélisle La Prairie, QC
Mr. Speaker, today the Minister of National Defence announced his plans to rent or purchase 15 new search and rescue helicopters at a cost of approximately $600 million.
The minister was unable to give any guarantees this morning that the new helicopters would be less expensive than those the Conservatives planned to buy.
Even worse, there will be no Canadian content requirement for bidders. When we know that the aerospace industry is based mainly
in the Montreal region and that barely two months ago, the same minister awarded, without tender, a $2 billion contract for armoured personnel carriers to Ontario, this is simply outrageous.
The minister announces his expenditures on military equipment in dribs and drabs. How much will the final bill be, including on board helicopters and submarines, the next items on his shopping list?
While this government makes savage cuts in social programs and unemployment insurance, the army gets the royal treatment. This says a lot about the priorities of this government.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
November 8th, 1995 / 2:10 p.m.
Herb Grubel Capilano—Howe Sound, BC
Mr. Speaker, last week in Vancouver the Deputy Prime Minister attacked my suggestion that the prompt and unconditional devolution of some government functions to provincial governments would meet the aspirations of Quebec and other provinces and therefore would keep the country together.
My constituents have been irate over this attack. They feel the minister's objections reflect her party's elitist attitudes and callous disregard for the wisdom of ordinary Canadians, which have led to a near break-up of the country.
What exactly does the federal government know that the provincial governments do not know better about manpower training, cultural, medical, language and other policies for the benefit of their citizens who hold them accountable at every election?
My constituents are happy to be Canadian and have Ottawa remain responsible for the policies it can carry out best, but they are tired of having distant politicians and bureaucrats run their affairs. Pay attention, Liberals, before it is too late.


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Young professionals with entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply for city grants that could total as much as $10,000.
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The village of Fredonia will not be hiring nine new firefighters.
According to Mayor Stephen Keefe, the village will not be pursuing the SAFER, or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, through a Federal Emergency Management Agency $1.3 million grant.
The grant would pay to have full-time firefighters on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the department. By having two firefighters on duty around the clock, the department would be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency standards.
"I don't think (the village) will further pursue it," Keefe said.
In order to have the manpower, the department would have to hire nine more firefighters, who in turn would be laid off in two years if the grant was not renewed. Keefe cited board disagreement about the matter and the hiring costs for the extra manpower, estimated at over $60,000 by Lt. Randall Butts of the fire department, for reasons why the board would not pursue the grant.
When Butts originally brought the grant to the village board last month. Board members would have until May to approve the grant, which was already approved by FEMA.
Keefe said he recently received an email of a deadline in March to respond to the grant, so he was unsure about the deadline.
Keefe did mention he has put in his budget the option to hire part-time firefighters as full-time.
Currently the department has two part-time firefighters. He said those firefighters would not be hired as full-time until the ambulance has a billing system.
"I added two firemen into the budget but won't hire them until the ambulance has a billing system in place," he said. "If (the village) is generating revenue (on the ambulance), I would hire a full-time firefighter."
Currently, the village cannot receive payment for ambulance calls by billing insurance companies. If a billing system were to be put in place, the village could receive revenue for those calls. Keefe said the village won't hire the part-time firefighters until the revenue is starting.
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Miss Universe wants girls and women to know their HIV status
After being crowned Miss Universe 2013 in Russia, all eyes are on Gabriela Isler. Now, the 25-year-old Venezuelan beauty does not only want to be looked at, she also wants to be heard and is sending a message to women all around the world about their health.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimate 1.1 million people in the United States are currently living with HIV. Of those, one in four (about 25%) is a woman 13 or older, and what may be more shocking is that 27,000 women have HIV but do not know it.
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text: › University Police » Safety & You » Awareness Tips Home 2016 Annual Fire and Security Report Anonymous Crime Reporting Bicycle Registration Event Information Officers and Staff Parking Information Safe Ride Safety & You Crime Prevention Education Awareness Tips Code Blue Telephones Identity Theft Weekly Crime Summary Plan a Visit ›Apply Now ›Give to Furman › Main Content Column 1Awareness tips Alcohol 101 Bicycle security Nuisance and obscene telephone calls Nighttime personal safety Date rape prevention Residence hall and apartment security Textbook security Vehicle and driving safety Warning signs of violent behavior Using the ATM off-campus Victim advocate services 1. Alcohol 101 Alcohol 101 is a powerful new interactive CD-Rom developed by the University of Illinois that allows the computer user to go to a virtual party. Once there, you can learn about many issues surrounding the use of alcohol, such as when you have had too much to drink, dealing with friends who pressure you to drink, and making serious decisions about using alcohol. The program is designed to help you make informed choices about drinking. A lava lamp named Positive Norm hosts the interactive program. He is a funny character with a little bit of an attitude. Norm will help navigate you through a virtual world of partying. Alcohol 101 is available through check out from the University Police Office, Student Services, Housing, Library, Counseling and Testing Office, Infirmary and Sports Medicine. The Counseling and Testing Office along with the Infirmary will have a computer in their office set up to access the program. Alcohol and other drug problem use: A personal checklist The Furman campus is concerned about the impact of alcohol and other drugs on the health and safety of all members of the campus community. The following information may help prevent problems related to alcohol and other drugs. · Remember the legal drinking age is 21years in South Carolina. · In South Carolina you cannot have an open container of alcoholic beverage in your car while the vehicle is being operated. · If you are over 21 years of age, set your own limits and stick to it. Pace your drinking. · Designate a nondrinker in the group. This person can watch out for potential problems, including excessive drinking. · Use a nondrinker as the designated driver. You will encounter South Carolina Highway Patrol checkpoints off campus and University Police checkpoints on entrance roads on campus. DUI drivers are arrested. · Don't leave your group of friends, and don't put yourself at risk by leaving with a new acquaintance. Consider your use patterns Others can help you make decisions about your use, but the real responsibility is yours. As a start, answer the following questions for yourself: · Do I drink/use drugs/alcohol to warm up for social events? · Has my use ever affected my course work, job or other responsibilities? · Have others expressed concern about my use? · Do I get drunk, high when I intended to stay sober? · Do I have to drink/use more to get the same high I used to? · Do I have trouble remembering what happened when I drink/use? · Do I feel uncomfortable if alcohol/drugs aren't available at events? · Do I drink/use after a disappointment or a difficult time? If you said yes two or more times, there may be cause for concern. You may wish to seek the resources listed below. (If you are concerned about a friend or loved one's use, the same questions also apply.) Getting a person to seek help Alcohol/Drug abuse is often characterized by denial, here are a few hints for getting the message across: · Talk with the person when they are sober. · Give facts, not lectures. · Do not make or accept excuses for drug affected behavior. · Identify benefits of seeking help and consequences of not seeking help. · Show honest concern and patience. · Be prepared with information and referrals. · Seek assistance in helping this person. · Do not rescue; let the person clear up his or her own mistakes, and assume responsibility for their drinking/driving behavior. Resources and referrals · University Health Services · Counseling Center · Student Services Staff · University Chaplains back to top of document 2. Bicycle security Security tips for protecting your bike: · Register your bike with the Furman University Police. · Be alert for juveniles within the complex. Bikes stolen at Furman University are often stolen by juveniles. · If permitted, keep your bike in the residence hall room. · Use the highest quality U-lock you can afford. · Secure the bike to the rack by placing the U-Lock through the front wheel and the bike frame. · Know your serial number. · Report any suspicious person or activity to the University Police. back to top of document 3. Nuisance and obscene telephone calls The following material will provide you with some ideas as how to deal with a "crank caller." First, don't panic if you think you have a crank caller because it may just be a wrong number. If it is a crank call, follow these suggestions: · If there is no response to your greeting or as soon as you hear an obscenity or improper question HANG UP. · Don't play detective. Don't extend the call trying to figure out who is calling. This is the type of reaction the caller wants and needs. · Don't try to be clever. A witty response may be interpreted as encouragement. · Don't try to play counselor. The caller needs professional help. · Don't let the caller know that you are upset or angry. · Don't tell everyone about your calls. Many calls are actually made by friends, family members, even your closest boyfriend or girlfriend. · Don't talk to strangers. Be careful when the caller says he or she is taking a obtain the caller's name, business name and phone number. Say that you will call back after you verify the authenticity of the survey. · Never volunteer your name to an unknown caller. · Place ads with caution. Use a post office box for replies. If you must use your phone number, don't list your address. Crank callers are avid readers of the classified ads. · Keep a phone call log by the phone to make a record of the calls. Include date, time, type of call (hang up/threatening/obscene/nuisance), description of voice (male or female/accent/old or young/intoxicated), and any background noise you may hear. · Report obscene or annoying calls to the University Police at 294-2111. back to top of document 4. Nighttime personal safety Although we encourage you to utilize the evening escort service, there will be times when you cannot. In those cases follow these guidelines: You should: · Choose open well lighted and well traveled areas. · Travel with a friend or in a group. · Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas; use well lit frequently traveled routes. · When walking you should walk facing traffic. Be cautious of drivers who stop to talk to you. · Dress in clothes and shoes which won't hamper movement. · If you sense trouble: move away from the potential threat if possible. · Join any group of people nearby. · Cross the street and increase your pace. · If a threatening situation is imminent and people are close by, yell, scream or make a commotion in any way you can to get their attention. Remember if you yell "help" people tend to leave you and go to get help. If you yell "fire" often people will come towards you. · Go into an open business or campus facility. · Call 2111 from a safe location on campus or 911 off campus or at any pay telephone. · Be alert and aware of your surroundings! Giving the appearance of not paying attention and not being alert is what offenders look for in a victim. · Never hitchhike! · Always tell someone where you'll be and what time you are going to return. · Do not wear headphones while walking or jogging. · Do not read while walking or standing on the street. · Avoid being on the street alone if you are upset or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. · Trust your instincts: If something "feels wrong", something probably is wrong. back to top of document 5. Date rape prevention It's hard to think of someone familiar: a date, a steady boyfriend, or a casual acquaintance - as a rapist. Familiarity makes you less inclined to trust your self-protective instincts. Being forced into having sex, even if it's by someone you know, is still RAPE and it's a CRIME. Nothing you do, say or wear gives anyone the right to assault you, sexually or otherwise. Some things to think about Men and women are both responsible for preventing sexual assault and rape. Poor communication: mixed signals, body language that contradicts the spoken word, are often key factors in Date Rape. · You have the right to set limits. · Communicate those limits clearly. E.S.P. doesn't work. · Trust your instincts. If a situation doesn't feel right, change the situation or get away from it. · Be aware of sex role stereotypes such as "It's macho to score" and being assertive is unfeminine." These attitudes get in the way of honest relationships. · Speak up when others joke about their sexual conquests. Let others know where you stand. · Party time? Remember, drugs and alcohol decrease your ability to take care of yourself and make sensible decisions. · Don't fall for those tired old lines. Read between them. "How about an intimate dinner for two at my place?" " Want to come up and listen to my new CD?" "Your roommate's out for the evening. Let's study at your place." "This party is a drag, let's leave." Plan ahead · First date or blind date. Check him out with friends. Go to a public place- a movie, restaurant, or campus event - and with friends, not alone. · Don't leave a party, concert or bar with someone you just met or don't know well, no matter how charming. · Be wary of behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable. If it persists, leave. · Stand up for yourself. If someone is pressuring you, say that you don't like it- and mean it. For men only It's never all right for you to force yourself on a woman, even if she teases you or dresses provocatively; she says "No" and you think she means "Yes"; you've had sex with her before; you've paid for a night on the town or an expensive gift; you've been dating a long time and think it's time. · Do not assume that you want the same degree of intimacy. · If you have any doubts?..Stop. Ask. Clarify. Protect yourself from a charge of rape because you didn't ask. · It's okay not to "score." Real men can take "no" for an answer. · Being drunk or stoned is no excuse. Having sex with someone who is, is rape. · Gang rape - a dare, joke, a party game? No. It's RAPE. It's WRONG. It's a CRIME. If it happens to you · The single most important thing a rape victim can do is tell someone - the police, a friend, the rape crisis center, a counselor. Don't isolate yourself, don't feel guilty, and don't just try to ignore it. Rape whether by a stranger or someone you know is a violation of your body and your trust. · Do not shower, wash, douche, or change your clothes, even though that's your immediate reaction. · Seek medical attention. If you choose to press charges, the evidence will be there. · You may have internal injuries. · Don't live with the fear of VD, AIDS, or an unwanted pregnancy. And get counseling to help you deal with your feelings. If it happens to someone you know · Listen. Do not judge. · Give comfort. Let her know she's not to blame. Realize she may be dealing with fear, embarrassment, humiliation, and guilt. · Encourage action. Stand by her decision to call the police, contact a hotline, go to the hospital. · Do not be overly protective. Encourage her to make decisions and take control as soon as she feels able. · Don't let your own feelings get in the way of helping her. R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense Training) The Rape Aggression Defense System, R.A.D., is a program of realistic, self defense tactics and techniques that require no special skills. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. offers the opportunity to test these learned skills on a real person during a simulated attack. This is not a Martial Arts program. The R.A.D. program, which has been taught to thousands of women at universities worldwide, is offered to female students only through the Furman Police Department. Free courses are taught by certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. Anyone interested in participating in this course should contact Investigator Amanda Murrow at 294-2111. back to top of document 6. Residence hall and apartment security There are approximately 2,000 students living in residence halls. Crime does exist in the residence halls. The vast majority of crimes involve the theft of personal property. Surprisingly, few of these crimes involve "forced entry". Most of these crimes are offenses that fall into the category of "crimes of opportunity." Reduce the chances of being "ripped off'. Try as often as possible to follow these security measures: Security measures · Do not prop open locked residence hall doors. · Lock your room door when sleeping. · Lock your room door when leaving a roommate asleep inside. · Lock your door when you leave, regardless of the length of time you plan to be gone, even to take a shower. · Keep your small items of value, such as wallets, purses, money, and jewelry, out of sight. · Engrave all valuable items with your driver's license number and keep a record of all valuables noting descriptions and serial numbers. Engravers can be borrowed from the Furman University Police Department at no cost. · Mark all clothing with a laundry pen or needle and thread in a place other than the label. · Do not leave notes on your door announcing that no one is there. · Do not place decals on your door announcing your name. Do not take in overnight guests whom you do not know. · Do not allow door to door salespeople to enter your room/apartment. (University ordinances prohibit soliciting and the alleged salesperson may be "casing" your room for later theft.) · Require identification and authorization from maintenance staff requesting to remove furniture or make repairs in your room. · Never loan out your room key, ID card, access card to anyone or have your room keys duplicated. · Report all thefts immediately to the Furman University Police at 294-2111. · Report to the residence hall staff all doors, locks, and windows that are in need of repair. · Be aware of people loitering or checking doors in your hall. Note their description and call the Furman Police immediately. back to top of document 7. Textbook security Textbooks are an expensive and a necessary part of your college education. Year after year they increase in cost. It is necessary for you to take steps to protect your investments. Follow these suggestions · Placing your name on the inside cover of your books can help deter thieves who would attempt to resell the book. · Another alternative is to mark the textbooks somewhere within the book for identification purposes (such as marking the page corresponding to your "lucky number" or your date of birth). · Do not leave your textbooks, calculators, or laptop computers unattended in study-rooms, hallways, or in libraries. · Record the serial numbers of your calculators and computers. Thieves know when mid-term tests and final examinations are given and they make a practice of walking residence halls and libraries looking for unattended items. Thieves will usually enter a study area and look around to see if anyone is in the room. If someone is present or walks in, the thief will usually ask a bogus question of some sort ("I'm looking for someone", "What time is it?," etc.) and then leave the area quickly. On occasion, a thief will loiter in the area, and wait for an opportunity to steal. Thieves work alone or in groups If you see someone suspicious or discover that you have been victimized, call the Furman Police immediately at 294-2111. Your own care and caution are the best deterrent against textbook theft. back to top of document 8. Vehicle and driving safety Protecting Yourself · Have your keys in your hand before you reach your vehicle. · Check the interior of your vehicle before entering it. · Always lock your car doors and roll the windows up far enough to keep anyone from reaching inside. · Plan your route in advance. · Try to travel well lighted busy streets. You can spare those extra minutes it may take to avoid unsafe and unfamiliar areas. · Check the daily routes you travel and pick out safe spots: 24-hour convenience store and gas stations, police and fire stations. If trouble should arise, drive straight to one of these locations. · Keep your purse and other valuables out of sight, even when you are driving in your locked car. · At stop signs and lights keep the car in gear, stay alert, and leave yourself enough room to be able to turn out of that lane. · If someone approaches your vehicle and attempts to enter it, blow the horn and/or drive away. · If you are confronted with an armed assailant, the decision to comply or resist is a personal decision based on the circumstances. Remember property you possess is not as valuable as your life. · Park in safe, well-lighted areas near your destination. · Always lock your car, even for a short absence. If you have a flat fire in a questionable area, drive on it until you reach a safe, well lighted area. · Never fall asleep on public transportation. · Never pick up hitchhikers. Vehicle Thefts from vehicles does happen on campus. Items most frequently stolen include car stereos, unattached speakers, wheels, hub caps, cellular telephones, CD Players, and other items which can be seen inside the vehicle. Things you can do to protect your vehicle: · Mount stereos on a bracket which allows removal of the unit when the vehicle is left unattended. · Take loose articles along or store them in the trunk. · Always lock your vehicle. · Be alert to suspicious behavior in the parking lots. Call Furman University Police to report such activity. · Engrave stereos, wheels and hubcaps with your driver's license number. · Install locking lug nuts and locking hubcaps. · Use a locking gas cap to prevent fuel thefts. Going on a trip Before leaving on a trip, let someone know where you are going, your departure time, expected arrival time, and your planned route of travel. Car jacking Use your common sense and these tips to help protect yourself from danger. · If you are approached for your vehicle (carjacking), while this is highly personal decision, we strongly recommend that you give up your keys immediately and without protest. · Avoid getting into the vehicle with the suspects if at all possible. · Observe descriptive information: race, sex, approximate height, clothing, direction that suspects fled, if they had weapons and if so, what type. Emergency situation · If you are involved in a minor collision in an isolated area off campus, you may want to drive to a well lit and populated area before stopping to assess your damage, then call the local law enforcement agency. · If your car should break down and you are not near enough to one of your safe spots, follow these tips · Get off the roadway, out of the path of oncoming traffic, even if you have to drive on a flat tire. The tire is replaceable. · Turn on your emergency flashers. If you have emergency roadway flares, lights or reflectors, position them conspicuously. · Raise the hood, tie a handkerchief to the aerial or door handle, or post an emergency banner (Call Police) in your rear windshield. · If a roadside telephone or call box is handy, use it. If you have a cellular telephone, every state has a special * number to call for police assistance. (South Carolina is *HP.) · Watch the roadway signs for that number and remember it. If not, sit in your locked car and wait for help. · If a motorist stops to render assistance, it's better to remain in the car and ask them to get help. (Likewise, if you see a stranded motorist, it's better not to stop. Notify the police.) · If you think you are being followed, don't drive home. You would only be telling your follower where you live. · Stay calm. As long as you think clearly, you'll be in control of the situation. · Flash your lights and sound your horn long enough to attract attention to you, and consequently the person following you. · Drive to one of your already identified safe spots, sounding your horn and flashing your lights. Do not leave this safe location until you're sure your follower is gone. · Remember, you are your best protection. if you follow these steps, you will be protecting the most important part of your car ? YOU. back to top of document 9. Some warning signs of potentially violent behavior The following list is not inclusive, nor do these behaviors necessarily predict that violence will occur. Please contact your resident assistant, faculty advisor, student service staff or university police if you have any concerns. · Makes either direct or veiled threats of harm toward others. · Intimidates or instills fear in others. · Acts paranoid, panics easily, or perceives hostility from the whole world. · Shows signs of substance abuse coupled with other warning signs. · Does not take criticism well, holds a grudge, especially against someone in authority, is fixated on perceived injustices. · Blames others for his own problems. · Shows change in work patterns such as tardiness or absenteeism. · Has extreme interest in or obsession with weapons: may carry a concealed weapon to campus. · Has a history of violent behavior. To prevent the escalation of violent incidents, every member if the campus community should learn how to recognize and report behavior that could lead to violence. If you are the victim an assault, or a direct threat, you should report the incident to the university police. The university police will take a report and take steps to ensure your safety and adress the problem behavior. The police may arrest the responsible individual is a crime has been committed. Do not ignore or downplay direct or indirect threats, as they could escalate into serious incidents. back to top of document 10. Using the ATMs off campus There are two on- campus ATM's, Nations Bank outside the University Police Office and Wachovia Bank and will be installed in the Dining Hall lobby in October. Should you decide to use an off campus ATM: · Try to use the ATM during daylight hours. If you have to get cash at night, go with someone else and only use machines that are visible from a major street and well lit. · Look for suspicious people or activity. · If you notice anything out of the ordinary, even if you have started a transaction , cancel the transaction and leave. · When entering your secret code, use your body as a sheild. · Don't give your secret code, to anyone, even a current social friend. · Always take your transactions receipts and statements. · Do not count or display money at the ATM. · Do not accept offers of help from anyone you don't know. . If you have any questions or problems, contact the bank. · When you use a drive-up ATM make sure your passenger windows are closed and all of the vehicle's doors are locked. back to top of document 11. Victim advocate services The Furman Police Department provides services to assist Furman Students, Faculty, and Staff who have been victims of crimes in all their needs through referral and contact with campus and community resources. These services include but are not limited to: · informing victims of their rights. · assisting victims throughout the investigation and prosecution of the offender · contacting professors on the victim?s behalf.providing referral contact information. · offering immediate crisis intervention and follow-up counseling. · serving as a liaison for the victim within the campus community. The Victim Advocate, Amanda Murrow, can be reached at the Furman University Police Department, 294-2111. Services are provided to any enrolled Furman Student or Employee, whether the crime occurred on or off campus and whether or not the victim chooses to file an official police report. All communications with administrative offices is handled with utmost discretion. back to top of document


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It Cuts Both Ways: American Majority Deems Nanotechnology Immoral
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A one thousand-year-old history lesson awaits those who would deem the cutting edge wicked
Damascus steel was forged using a process of carbon doping iron in a smelting and quenching process. This steel became famous almost a thousand years ago; it was said a Damascus sword would cut through falling silk, a rock, and then another piece of silk while still keeping its razor sharp edge.
The ability to make the Damascus steel was lost with the ages. Blademasters would often take the secret of the forging process to the grave rather than reveal its mysteries. Many were persecuted as heretics, others heralded as deities.
A study by a University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that
more than 70% of 1,015 surveyed Americans deem nanotechnology morally repulsive
. Professor Dietram Scheufele attributes this repugnance for technology to American reliance on religion.
It's easy to say that perhaps the 1,000 Americans surveyed are just not that bright. Scheufele disagrees, stating, "They are rejecting it based on religious beliefs. The issue isn't about informing these people. They are informed."
Scheufele believes that Americans who disprove of nanotechnology do not want humans "playing God." That is, man manipulating structures of one nanometer, one billionth of a meter, is akin to God manipulating the forces of the universe.
In 2006 German researcher Peter Paufler discovered (with the aid of a sub-nanotechnology, the electron microscope) that a four hundred-year-old Damascus steel sword
gained its incredible properties from carbon nanotube structures within the blade's edge
. Fifteen years earlier NEC created the world's first synthetic nanotube. One year later it was awarded the patent for one of the sharpest materials on earth,
a plasma polished carbon nanotube blade
Science has always bordered on the fence of terrifying and mysterious. Civilization lost the secrets of Damascus steel making when then modern thinkers deemed it a practice of
deus ex hominis.
Attempting to describe the morality of natural phenomena leads to an exercise in natural fallacy. Not once, in the history of mankind, has science ever been proven immoral -- and conversely -- nor has it ever been proven moral either.
Will society deitize nano-researchers as modern day Damascus blademasters, or will it learn to look beyond the meta-ethics of natural phenomena for a change?
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JEDEC, a developer of standards for the microelectronics industry, on Friday revealed selected highlights of its widely anticipated, upcoming standards for solid state drives (SSDs) at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. There will be four classes of SSDs with different requirements for reliability and performance.
"It's clear that comprehensive standards for solid state drives must be set in order to ensure complete confidence in the quality and reliability of SSDs. JEDEC's focus on defining capacity, workload and endurance in the upcoming specifications will help ensure the promise of SSDs as a fast-growing, rugged and versatile storage solution can be fully realized," said Mian Quddus, chairman of the JEDEC board of directors.
The upcoming standard will define SSD capacity using a near-decimal value like that defined for hard disk drives, which will provide easier migration at the system level for drives with common interfaces. There will be four application classes for SSDs:
The new standard will define specific requirements for each application class, and will create a SSD Endurance Rating that will provide a standard comparison for SSDs based on application class.
SSDs offer high-performance, reliable storage solutions for countless consumer devices. However, widely adopted industry standards are seen as essential in establishing customer confidence in solid-state drives as reliable storage solutions within real world environments. JEDEC has taken the lead in the SSD standards development effort through its JC-64.8 Subcommittee for Solid State Drives, and is working quickly to establish open industry standards that will encompass SSD capacity, form factors and endurance.


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Artists: Ivana Belakova
Ivana Belakova
Outer Limits Tattoo
22 S. Chestnut Pl.
Long Beach, CA 90802
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What year did you start tattooing?
How did you get into tattooing?
My friend offered me a job in her new shop that she was planning to open up. I had no idea what I wanted to do for work so I decided to go for it. I didn't know how to tattoo so I started to practice at home on my brother, then eventually other family and friends. After the first piece I did, I was hooked! It was definitely "love at first sight," and I love it more every day. I am very grateful!
What brought you to work at Outer Limits Tattoo?
I met Kari Barba, the shop owner, many years ago at a tattoo convention in London. Later on, I did a guest spot in her shop and we had an amazing connection right away. Above all of this, I liked her shop. It naturally came that now, after a few years, I would end up happily working side by side with Kari. There are no politics in our shop; every artist is special and brings something different to the table. We all get along great, and a positive work environment is very important to me.
What conventions have you done recently or are planning to do this year?
Recently I just attended TattooLaPalooza in Miami. I am going to attend Le Mondial du Tatouage in Paris, Tattoo Ink Explosion in Germany, and the International London Tattoo Convention. I am sure I will be working at a few more; so far I have confirmed the ones above.
How would you describe your tattoo style?
I would say that I do funky color. I enjoy doing "modern," funky-looking designs, a marriage of street art and graphic art with a peppering of realism at the same time. My main focus is to be able to get into my client's mind and try to connect with their feeling. My tattoos are fusion. It's my client's energy and my expression of something.
What drew you to work with such bold, bright colors?
It was a natural process for me. For many years I did only black-and-gray tattoos, but later on I started to be attracted to color more and more. I tried it a few times and I noticed I had more fun with it. I liked the fact I could kind of play! I liked to blend colors together and create all different effects. To be very honest, I enjoy doing both, whether it's full-blown color or a black-and-gray tattoo. The most important thing to me is the actual idea or concept.
What inspires you as an artist?
I am inspired by nature, by what would be considered ordinary or everyday things around me—fashion, literature, music, and just about everything that I am surrounded with.
What other mediums do you work in?
I draw, and I enjoy photography very much. Those are definitely additional creative outlets for me.
You recently released the book Narcissistic Rockstar. What was the mindset behind the book?
It's all about me! About a year ago, I published Narcissistic Rockstar. It's a 120-page, full-color volume loaded with over 100 photos of my tattoos and illustrations, and some personal writings. The book is basically a summary of my work, thoughts, and lifestyle. I put a lot of myself in the book and I hope people who do not follow my work will also enjoy it.
What kind of tattoos do you most look forward to doing?
I really enjoy doing original designs in which I have plenty of freedom, no boundaries, and no rules or restrictions, and can do whatever I please. I also enjoy doing nature-inspired pieces, like animals or flowers for sure. Most recently, I've loved doing abstract, watercolor-type tattoos.
Is there a particular tattoo that you haven't done yet that you are dying to do?
Huge, heavy blackwork! Not necessarily any design in particular, but I would love to do a collaboration with other artists. It's not about what we create but the magic in the collaboration itself.


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DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, has reported that contract prices of DDR3 memory showed signs of stabilization the second half of January and did not drop for the first time in many months. According to the researchers, 4GB modules are in greater demand than 2GB modules, which is not really surprising.
In the second half of January, 2GB DDR3 memory contract price remained flat, with average price at $9.25. However, 4GB deals have already been concluded at a high of $17.25, higher than $17 in the first half of the month, while the average stayed the same at $16.5. This is an indication that 4GB module price growth momentum is stronger than that of 2GB modules, and overall concluded transaction price is noticeably headed towards exceeding average price.
Based on the $17.25 price, 2Gb single chip price costs approximately $0.9. DRAM makers ahead in the the 4Gb transition process are enjoying costs of $1.81 per chip. Basing calculations on the mature 30nm process, production cost just about breaks even, according to TrendForce. At the current stage, DRAM manufacturers' actual profitability and process migration progress are highly related, and both the shrinking of process technology and the transition to 4Gb single chip production play key roles in profitability.
In terms of the spot market, as the Chinese New Year holiday has just ended, there have been few concluded deals. Average 2Gb spot price is in the $0.94-0.97 range, gradually closing the gap between spot and contract price. Whether spot price will continue to rise, thereby stimulating a contract price increase as well, will not be clear until further evaluation of Chinese New Year sales. However, according to TrendForce research, module makers who play an important role in the spot market are planning to slow inventory restocking to deal with possible DRAM price increases, which will provide substantial support for spot price.
DRAM industry oversupply was severe in 2011, causing long-term, weak DRAM prices. Besides the largest Korean manufacturers who stayed profitable, makers were unable to withstand the prolonged losses and had to react by not only lowering capacity utilization rates and attempting to decrease net cash outflow, but lowering this year's capex figures as well – an indication of the extent of makers' difficulties.
Benefitting from Q4 2011 PC DRAM production cuts that amounted to approximately 20% of total capacity, TrendForce expects the DRAM oversupply ratio to improve significantly, decreasing from the original 16% to 10%, the healthiest figure in the past year. DRAM makers are becoming inflexible in terms of price quotes, as stabilizing and gradually increasing DRAM price is understood as a shared industry goal. Many DRAM manufacturers have set a minimum for price quotes, which not only prevents DRAM price from falling further, but encourages buyers to increase purchase volume for each order. Some makers are even actively negotiating with buyers to set shipment volume and price on a quarterly basis. DRAM suppliers are gradually employing more rational policies to deal with price changes, which is expected to have a positive effect on price stability.
However, whether or not the supply-side adjustment is fully effective will depend on support from the demand end. According to TrendForce research, as the market is currently in the slow season and there is a lack of momentum for PC upgrades, total notebook shipment volume is expected to decrease by a considerable 9.7% quarter-over-quarter, likely the lowest quarterly demand for the year. Furthermore, although the market is bubbling with rumors of impending DRAM price increases, in order to save on key component production cost PC OEMs are not likely to increase content per box – instead, they are turning towards the spot market. Affected by the decrease in business days in January, concluded transaction volume was as expected, with purchasing volume low.
As for February, buyers are still biding their time as they are highly concerned about the demand situation. In light of this, currently DRAM makers are continuing their technology migration efforts, but there has been no news of manufacturers increasing capacity utilization rates to increase production. Taking both supply and demand into consideration, there is limited possibility of DRAM price exhibiting a V-shaped curve. DRAM makers are all treading thin ice when it comes to product planning, carefully maintaining price and trying to make it through the weak first quarter to the more optimistic second half of the year.


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Gaven Thankful For Early Flight
The Columbus Dispatch - February 14, 2013 08:47 AM
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Eddie Gaven picked the right time to grab an earlier flight home.
As the Crew put the finishing touches on preseason training in Bradenton, Fla., the veteran Crew midfielder was in constant contact with his wife back home in Columbus. Paula Gaven was set to have the couple's second child, and on Feb. 1 she told her husband that she didn't feel right. With the Crew scheduled to leave Florida the following morning, Gaven decided not to wait.
It paid off.
"I was able to go home and she actually slept that night but she woke up at 5 that morning and said, 'I think I'm going into labor,' " he said after yesterday's 4-0 win against Philadelphia as part of the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic. "The team wasn't scheduled to get in until 2:30 p.m. that day and she gave birth at 10:30 a.m. so I would've missed it. Good thing I made the switch."
All involved are healthy and doing fine, Gaven said.
Gaven spent the following week in Columbus helping his family settle into a new routine before joining the Crew in Orlando on Monday. In all, he took a little more than a week away from the team. In yesterday's 4-0 win against Philadelphia, Gaven played the entire second half and assisted on the Crew's third goal.
"I felt good," he said afterward. "A little bit tired toward the end there, maybe because of the heat down here. It feels good though. I thought the team played great. We scored four really nice goals and it's definitely something we can build off of."
And although the time away from the newest member of the family has been challenging, Gaven quickly pointed out that technology has helped blunt the absence.
"It's tough," he said. "I'm very, very thankful that I had that first week at least. It's still hard to be gone for the next two weeks but that's the reason they have Skype. I'm able to see them on that, which is nice. I'll be back there soon, in two weeks."
In addition to nearly sharing the same last name, Ryan Finley and Ethan Finlay scored their first preseason goals against the Union.
Finley, the rookie, got the Crew on the board. With Jairo Arrieta away for much of the preseason while playing with the Costa Rican national team, Finley has spent plenty of time up top with the first unit.
"Like I said when I got drafted, my mind-set is just to come in and work as hard as I can," he said. "If that's scoring goals or just chasing defenders down and being a nuisance up there, I just want to come in and be a better player. Playing five minutes, 90 minutes, 15 minutes, I just want to help the team however I can."
Finlay, last year's first-round draft pick, said he feels things coming together quickly.
"Today our second-team, per se, … these guys are molding very quickly," he said. "I think you see it even when the first guys got on. (Federico Higuain) is connecting with Matias (Sanchez) and (Agustin) Viana and you've got (Dominic) Oduro on the right-hand side who is trying to connect with Josh (Williams). I think you are starting to see relationships built. It will take time though to really understand how someone plays and what they want, but I think we're seeing a lot of good development."


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Clarifying SE teachers' position
To the editor:
There was an article published on Saturday, Nov. 16, detailing the minutes from the Sleepy Eye Public School's monthly school board meeting. Highlighted within the article were details regarding the negotiation process with the teachers' union.
We would like to clarify some items within the article that may have been misinterpreted. The Journal stated teachers were asking for a little over 11 percent as a raise; however, this 11 percent would be spread out over two years. This equates to a little over five percent each year. The figure disclosed was a number offered in the midst of negotiations as part of the negotiations process.
It is crucial to note Sleepy Eye teachers have taken less than a cost of living raise for the past two contract negotiations rounds (four years), partly because of the state of the economy both at the local and state levels, as well as reported district finances.
While we understand finances are tight, teachers in the Sleepy Eye School District are simply seeking to have competitive and fair salaries in comparison to schools in the area with similar population sizes. Finally, numerous teachers are taking home less pay than they did in 2009. Sleepy Eye's teachers are working hard to improve student performance, as well as leading them towards becoming successful, productive members of society. Please support your local teachers in gaining a just and fair wage.
Reward School.
Reward Teachers.
Mindy Berkner
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