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A record-setting crop of nearly 2,500 essays were submitted for the 2009 contest. The following students will receive awards at the 2009 Statehood Day Ceremony:
1st place Megan Moran – Killbuck (Anderson) Elementary (Mrs. Dawn Sachse)
2nd place Nixon Williams - Adams (Sheridan) Elementary (Mrs. Lechner)
3rd place Peyton Newman – Pulaski (Winamac) Elementary (Mr. Gary Nellens)
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It's not just Kevin we need to talk about. There are a lot
of bad boys here at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Like Brandon (Michael
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Elderly homeowner shoots at burglary suspect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A homeowner shot at a burglary suspect early Saturday morning.
Just after 1 a.m. Saturday, police received reports of a burglary in progress at a home in the 400 block of West Platte Ave. When they arrived, they found the burglary suspect on the front porch of the home.
Police said the suspect was extremely drunk and tried to enter the victim's house. He recently moved into a home a block away and mistook the home for his own.
The 80-year-old victim then fired a single shot from a shotgun through the front door of the house, over the suspects head. Police said the suspect laid on the ground as soon as the shot was fired and remained there until police arrived on scene.
No one was hurt during the incident.
KRDO NewsChannel 13 spoke with five neighbors on the block that didn't hear the shot go off. One neighbor said he was alarmed by the incident. He said there are occassional "riff-raff" and "homeless people" that wander into the neighborhood. He said he didn't know what he would have done if the intoxicated suspect came to his door -- he supported his neighbor's actions.
Sgt. Pamela Castro with the Colorado Springs Police Department said in this incident, the homeowner's actions are protected under Colorado's "Make My Day" law.
"You do have the right to defend your home from someone forcing entry. You don't have the right to go out onto your frotn lawn and shoot somebody in the back or shoot somebody on your front lawn, it is the defense of your home," said Castro.
She explained the details of the law.
"[It gives] you the right to defend yourself and your family when you're in your residence if you're in fear or injury or death from an individual trying to break into your residence," said Castro.
She said incidents like this aren't uncommon. She said she knows of several incidents in the past where an intoxicated person tried to enter the wrong home and some of those resulted in fatalities.
"There are consequences for every action, even if its not what you intended. Obviously he did not intend to try to burglarize this person's residence," said Castro. "The victim did not intend to have someone break in and have to defend themselves but unfortunately whenever alcohol is in the mix it changes things on many occasions."
The suspect was taken to jail on an unrelated traffic warrant.
Castro said the police department will present its findings from the investigation to the District Attorney's office. It will be up to the DA to decide whether it will press charges against the homeowner. No charges against the hoemowner have been filed.
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Laurent Koscielny believes a "new mentality" has been the key to Arsenal's fine run of form.
Arsène Wenger's side are now unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions and have booked their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League for a 12th consecutive year while climbing the Premier League table.
Koscielny is part of a much-improved defensive unit and he is happy with how the campaign is unfolding.
"When we started the season we lost a lot of games and we had to do something to change that," he told Arsenal Player. "All the players changed their mentality and we have seen that we have a good team. All of the players defend and attack and for us that is very important.
"For two months we have been strong as a team, we have done the job well and defended very well. We have the quality to do something good in the Champions League and Premier League.
"The mentality of the team has changed and we are strong. Also we have the [attacking] players who can make the difference, players like Robin, Gervinho and Theo."
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Video: Community organizers pray to their new deity, or something; Update: Or do they? Update: Poll added
posted at 10:55 am on September 29, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
I'm tempted to make fun of this, but the First Mate was absolutely aghast at the idol-worship connotations of this video. The Gamaliel Foundation is a community-organizing group that acts as the ground troops for Barack Obama's domestic policies, especially health-care reform. Anyone who has spent any time in church will recognize the worship cadence of this clip, which puts Obama in the place of the Lord in prayer:
A couple of points: This video came from last December, not recently, which means that the lunacy preceded the current debate over ObamaCare. This was at the tail end of the Democrats' campaign attempt to cast their agenda in religious terms of social justice, although they have certainly picked up that effort again over the summer. If anything, it reminds people of just how bad Democrats and left-wing groups are at this kind of campaign. No one there seems to realize how shocking and sacreligious this will sound to actual churchgoers, who will rightly recoil at the worship of Obama as an idol in place of the actual Deity.
Update: I wonder what all of those on the Left who made fun of the Christian kids in Jesus Camp have to say about this. I'm guessing that we're going to hear the sound of one hand clapping.
Update II: Or do they? After a couple of repetitions, I'm not sure if they're saying "Obama" or "Oh God". Sounds like "Obama", and my wife — who is blind and couldn't read the captions — immediately heard "Obama" when I played it for her. I'm not sure which it is, but it could be "Oh God" with poor acoustics.
Update III: The Jesus Camp question pertains either way, though.
Update IV: It does sound more like "Obama" in the "Deliver us" part. I'm really not sure.
Update V: Let's add a poll and see what everyone thinks:
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I can't think about anyone right now. Just Art being the admin?
At the bottom of each forum you can find the moderator names of that forum. For example, for the Jango forum they're Star Wars Chick & obi sean kenobi.
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at Ridder Arena – Minneapolis, Minn.
Semifinals – Friday
No. 1 Minnesota (39-0-0) vs. No. 4 Boston College (27-6-3), 6 p.m.
Mercyhurst (29-6-1) vs. No. 3 Boston University (27-5-3), 9 p.m.
Championship game – Sunday
Semifinal winners, 4 p.m.
Note: All three games will be streamed live on NCAA.com. WMCE-FM/88.5 will broadcast Mercyhurst's game tonight and Sunday's championship game (if the Lakers advance).
Frozen Four teams at a glance
Mercyhurst Lakers (29-6-1)
Coach: Michael Sisti, 14th season (363-98-30)
Players to watch: Jr. F Christine Bestland (28 goals, 41 assists, 69 points), Sr. G Stephanie Ciampa (19-1-0 record, 1.37 goals-against average, .937 save percentage, 4 shutouts), Fr. F Jenna Dingeldein (14-27-41), Fr. F Emily Janiga (19-21-40), So. D Molly Byrne (8-24-32)
Frozen Four facts: Has reached the Frozen Four for the third time (2009-10, 2013) during a NCAA-record nine straight appearances in the national playoffs, but has never won a national championship. … Has a 1-2 Frozen Four record, with the lone win coming against Minnesota in the 2009 semifinals. … Lost to Wisconsin in the 2009 title game. … Lost to Cornell in the 2010 semifinals at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, site of this weekend's Frozen Four. … Has a 4-7 record in the NCAA playoffs. … Has a 4-2 all-time record against Boston University, tonight's semifinal opponent, including a 4-2 national quarterfinal loss in Boston in their last meeting (March 12, 2011).
Outlook: The Lakers are decided underdogs as the only unseeded team in the field. But is this the year they claim their first national title?
No. 3 Boston University Terriers (27-5-3)
Coach: Brian Durocher, 8th season (158-92-37)
Players to watch: Jr. F Marie-Philip Poulin (17 goals, 34 assists, 51 points), Jr. G Kerrin Sperry (23-4-3 record, 2.19 goals-against average, .914 save percentage, 4 shutouts), Sr. F Isabel Menard (15-29-44), Sr. F Jenelle Kohanchuk (23-20-43), Fr. F Sarah Lefort (23-19-42)
Frozen Four facts: Has reached the Frozen Four for the second time and the NCAA playoffs for the fourth straight time in the program's eight-year history. … Reached the Frozen Four in 2011 at Erie Insurance Arena (beat Cornell 4-1 in the semifinal, but lost 4-1 to Wisconsin in the title game. … Lost to Cornell 8-7 in overtime in the 2012 quarterfinals. … Tied a school record for wins in a season. … Poulin was named to the Canadian Women's National Team that will play in the IIHF Women's World Championship next month in Ottawa, Ontario. … Menard transferred from Syracuse, Mercyhurst's College Hockey America rival, after her sophomore season.
Outlook: The Terriers have another shot at the national title that slipped away in Erie two years ago. Mercyhurst stands in their way.
No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers (39-0-0)
Coach: Brad Frost, 5th season (145-36-16)
Players to watch: Jr. F Amanda Kessel (44 goals, 53 assists, 97 points), Sr. G Noora Raty (36-0-0 record, 0.88 goals-against average, .959 save percentage, 17 shutouts), Fr. F Hannah Brandt (31-49-80), Sr. D Megan Bozek (20-35-55), Fr. F Maryanne Menefee (16-19-35)
Frozen Four facts: Have won three national championships (2004, 2005, 2012) in nine trips to the Frozen Four (2002-06, 2009-10, 2012). … Was led in 2012 by Jen Schoullis, a Girard native who now plays for the Boston Blades (CWHL) and the United States National Team. … Has a 47-game winning streak. … Needed three overtimes to beat WCHA rival North Dakota in the quarterfinals. … Has all three finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which honors the national player of the year (Bozek, Kessel and Raty). … Has won 21 games by shutout. .. Has outscored opponents 207-31. … Lost in the semifinals in the Frozen Four's last trip to Ridder Arena in Minneapolis in 2010.
Outlook: The Golden Gophers are the clear favorite to win the natioal title on their home ice. They also have all the pressure on their shoulders.
No. 4 Boston College Eagles (27-6-3)
Coach: Katie King Crowley, 6th season (119-61-34)
Players to watch: So. F Alex Carpenter (32 goals, 37 assists, 69 points), Sr. D Blake Bolden (6-23-29), Fr. F Haley Skarupa (24-27-51), Sr. G Corinne Boyles (22-4-1 record, 1.79 goals-against average, .927 save percentage, 3 shutouts), So. F Emily Field (15-29-44)
Frozen Four facts: Has reached the Frozen Four for the third straight season. … Lost to Wisconsin in the semifinals the past two seasons – 3-2 in 2011 at Erie Insurance Arena and 6-2 a season ago in Duluth, Minn. … Enjoying the best season in program history, headlined by an offense that set a school record with 4.36 goals per game. … Lost to Northeastern in the Hockey East Association semifinals, but rebounded with a 3-1 NCAA quarterfinal win against Harvard last weekend. … Has a 1-4-1 all-time record against Minnesota, their Final Four opponent.
Outlook: The Eagles never have won a Frozen Four game. But a win over the defending champs could vault them to their first national title.
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We'll definitely take a LBer ... just not two in the first five rounds (incidentally Reese has said the same thing about the LBer position for three years running now). Same with OL I'd think and for the same reasons.
And yeah I'd be highly surprised if we draft a RB at all this year. There's just no need (short of someone they like dropping a ton (we do love our value picks)). Conversely, CB is always a position of priority with us (and rightly so) and we're going to need depth there, with CWeb playing his last year for us more than likely. CB will be a high pick I'm thinking (3rd round(ish)).


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Discussion in 'BUILD OFF 6 BIKES' started by tvc15, Jun 2, 2011.
Here is what Im thinking....
Looks COOL 8) Get to buildin' :mrgreen:
Bonus cool points for the name :wink:
very cool concept 8) that heads a little scary though . :lol:
oh yeah double bar build i likey!
Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw?
Macromedia Freehand
Here she is
and the secret sauce
Now its time for super fun paint striping time, I can hardly wait!!!! :|
Cool name btw...
Good luck and have fun!
Re: Frightliner-some concepts
here are some concepts I'm thinking about...
Very nice, I like Mock up A, with the holes. Nice tank on there.
+1, but what do I know??? Gonna be a mean lookin bike! 8)
Fantastic concept art! I am an illustrator concept artist myself so I am looking forward to following this one. I vote for holes!
am i missing something or are you missing handlebars??
Can't decide on boardtracker or cruiser
Re: Frightliner (naked)
I think that my least favorite thing about working with old bikes is striping the paint, chemical burns and lung burning fumes is not my idea of a good date. This time I used a "natural, earth friendly" remover called Jasco Green Strip...A little extra cooking time, a wire brush and some elbow grease (and some naval jelly for rust) and a paint and rust free bike. Also started creating templates for the metal work...any thoughts?
Also playing around with some 1.5" drifters
and a brooks b17 that I found for a steal at city bike here in PDX.
This one is going to be a contender for sure :!:
The concept pics are freakin awesome 8)
What about some spikes for the frightliner :?: :idea:
That brooks saddle is gonna set it off :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Plates look good in the overall-shots. But shoot some pics from different angles so we can see more easily for instance that you've used two plates at the seattube. I guess it goes without saying that you should makem fit as tight as possible.
Cool build.
Here are the revised plates that will be cut in aluminum, the number 13 will also be cut through so I can back light in red (if I have time that is)...
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In March 1965 Bill Mitchell showed GM's upper management his new Mako Shark II design concept. After the attendees got their breath back, their first question was probably, "When can we have it?" Publicity photos were made, and the non-running Mako Shark II was shipped off to New York City for the 9th Annual International Automobile Show. From there it went to the World's Fair, also held in the Big Apple that year. Meanwhile, two orders were given: Build a running prototype, and begin work on a production version. Incredibly, GM management wanted the new design to debut as a '67 model. That meant there were only 18 months to develop the car.
A running Mako Shark II was shown to the press in October, then shipped off to the Paris Auto Show. The car used a 427 big-block and was festooned with every special feature imaginable. It was a classic GM Motorama–type dream machine designed to stoke the press and Corvette fans. Hot Rod magazine put the car on the cover of its December issue with the headline, "Is This The '67 Corvette?" Meanwhile, engineers and stylists discovered that translating the Mako Shark II into a mass-produced car that buyers could live with was a major challenge. By the time Larry Shinoda was promoted to Chief Designer at Chevrolet Studio 3 in April 1966, it was obvious that the project needed another year--or better yet, two. The new car used the existing Corvette's frame and running gear, so it seemed that designing the body and interior wouldn't take too long. Early clay studies used many of the Mako Shark II design elements, but aerodynamic problems quickly surfaced. A '65 Corvette only needed 155 horsepower to hit 120 mph, while the initial clay design needed 210 hp. It also experienced front-end lift at high speed. Although the nose of the car looked low, there was a lot air going under it. Plus, the sexy rear spoiler was pushing down on the back end, exacerbating the problem.
Then there was the issue of outward visibility. To help, the front fender humps were trimmed, the rear spoiler was reduced to a subtle lip, and the roof line was changed. The center beltline was then raised to maintain the front grille's proportions, and a slight air dam was installed. To reduce front-end lift, vents were added to the front fenders. New tests showed that only 105 hp were now needed to hit 120 mph, and that front lift had been reduced from 21?4 inches to just 5/8-inch. A coupe body style makes any vehicle more rigid, so a T-bar was added to the roof section to keep the car as stiff as possible, while still offering a quasi-convertible feature. The interior had its challenges, too, as the seats had a 33-degree angle, whereas the Sting Ray's seats were placed at a more upright 25-degree angle.
The car was completed for the 1968 release, but it wasn't really finished. Before the summer press preview, it was discovered that the big-block cars had an overheating problem. Duntov's quick fix involved cutting two slots ahead of the air dam and doubling the depth of the chin spoiler for increased radiator airflow. The cars still ran hot but didn't (usually) overheat. Compared with the Sting Ray, the new car was 100 pounds heavier, 7 inches longer, and 2 inches lower, while width remained the same. The stylists and designers were happy with the translation from show car to production car, even if the interior and trunk were smaller than envisioned.
The press preview went very well, but when production cars arrived, it wasn't pretty. Car and Driver tried to evaluate one for its Dec. '67 issue, but ended up canceling the test because the 2,000-mile press loaner was literally falling apart. Body panels were too loose or too tight, the fiberglass was wavy, doors and locks were stiff. There were rattles, water leaks, a loud resonance at idle, an overheating engine, and other problems--48 in total. Later, when the magazine tested an improved, 400hp 427 model, the writer commented, "A brilliant car with all the virtues and vices of an American car." Car Life said, "Who needs LSD with something like this to get high on?" It seemed that Motor Trend's "Sports Car of the Year" award was a little premature. Perhaps buyers didn't catch C&D's scathing initial review. The '68 model set a new Corvette sales record with 28,566 units sold--9,936 coupes and 18,630 convertibles. Had the '67 model been carried over another year to allow more time to groom the new car, it's unlikely that number would have been reached. Nevertheless, the accelerated design schedule used on the '68 edition was not something Chevrolet would try again.


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James II from Charles Knight, London, 1842.
James II from Charles Knight, London, 1842.
Figure of King James II in the Horse Armoury, The Penny Magazine, 1840.
Figure of King Henry VI in the Horse Armoury, The Penny Magazine, 1840
The Horse Armoury, by an unknown artist, early 19th century © Royal Armouries 2013
Charles II when Prince of Wales by William Dobson, 1644. Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013
Carved wooden head of William III probably by Nicholas Alcock. English, 1702 (XVII.45)
Head of a carved wooden horse from the Line of Kings. English, 1685-90 (XVII.8)
It was not until after the accession of the new king, James II, in 1685 that fundamental changes to the organisation of the equestrian display in the New Armoury were set in motion. The Line moved away from its mixed composition to one of purely acceptable monarchs. The first commission for a new horse and figure with carved face for the recently deceased Charles II was placed in June and supplied in December. Not surprisingly the Board of Ordnance chose to employ the services of established craftsmen and their workshops for such a prestigious project. The first new horse and face were in fact provided by the Master Carver, Grinling Gibbons. Ordnance documents record that a statue of wood with the king's face carved upon it and a carved wooden horse were subsequently received into stores. Gibbons was paid £40 for this commission. The Master Painter, Valentine Bayley, was once more directed to paint the old king's face and the horse; the latter being given a bright bay colour. Horse furniture for this statue was then supplied by the London saddler, Edmund White.
The following year Gibbons and Bayley were again employed to redisplay the armour of Charles I. Gibbons supplied a statue of wood with the king's face carved upon it along with a carved, wooden horse. Bayley painted both statues. As before, Charles I's horse was given a dun colour. The previous horse that Charles I had sat upon was clearly replaced at this point. At the same time Bayley repainted the face of Henry VI. It is curious that the Henry VI was singled out for attention. Not only was it thought acceptable to reintegrate the late king, but one could also ask whether Charles I was now being associated with another martyr king?
The turbulent events of 1688 mark the beginning of next stage in the development of the Line when additional horses were received into the Armoury. The remaining equestrian statues remained in place until that year when they were then dismantled by Thomas Cass, Master Carpenter, and moved into the Scotch Storehouse. Today this is known as First Floor East of the White Tower.
Between September 1688 and March 1690 government records state that twenty-one new horses and wooden statues with faces were received into stores. These horses were received from a clutch of well-known master craftsmen of the day, John Nost I, William Morgan, Thomas Quillans, and William Emmett. Morgan supplied seven horses and statues with faces, Nost supplied ten horses and five statues with faces, Quillans supplied one horse and one statue with a face, Emmett supplied one horse and one statue with a face. Each craftsman was paid £20 per horse and statue or face. In 1689 the less well known carver, Marmaduke Townson, whose career appeared to have been conducted largely outside of London supplied two carved wooden horses and wooden statutes with carved faces.
Naturally, during this period the Deputy-Storekeeper of the Armoury, George Franklyn, was unable to show the display to fee-paying visitors. He was therefore compensated with the sum of £70 per annum by the Board of Ordnance. Payments were made to cover the period from March 1688 to March 1693. It would therefore seem that the new display of equestrian figures was opened between January and March 1693. Amongst the early visitors to see the new displays was the Swedish nobleman and army officer, Carl Adolf Gyldenstolpe. He came to London a few years later, in 1698, where he visited various places including the Tower. Whilst there he saw the Spanish Armoury before moving on to New Armouries building where, he remarked, the line of equestrian figures of kings, ending with Charles II, were displayed in the armour they had worn during their lives. The Stuart phase was apparently brought to a close by the supply of a horse and horse furniture in order to mount the armour of William III in 1702. The armour was set up by the Storekeeper, William Nicholas. A new horse was attributed by the antiquarian scholar, Frederick Grose, to the carver Nicholas Alcock. Alcock, however, only supplied a carved face. Whether another horse was supplied remains something of a mystery still.


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Why is Farrah telling the Kardashian's what to do with their lives?
Courtney has been in a committed relationship for years, Courtney is a excellent mom. Farrah isn't even around her daughter.
Farrah cant even find a date for one night.
Courtney is gorgeous, Farrah is gross.
Courtney is a model and has a success career.
Farrah is a nasty porn star.
The only thing Farrah has in common with the Kardashians is a vagina and brown hair. That's it.
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California Highway 1
Vertigo-inducing Big Sur is just one portion of California's iconic Highway 1, a cliff-hugging, beach-hopping route that snakes up the coast.
Music: Set your internet dial to Coastal Living Radio for perfect drive tunes.
Route: San Luis Obispo to San Francisco
Distance: 270 miles
Start: San Luis Obispo
Drive 47 miles to Hearst Castle in time for one of the many guided tours of the day. Afterward, elephant seals await at the nearby state beach, where you can take one last deep breath before the Big Sur stretch. The undulating road was created to link isolated communities and to expedite the rescue of shipwreck victims.
Pitstop at Nepenthe (65 miles from Hearst Castle) a primo spot for lunch perched 800 feet above the Pacific and renownded for its filet mignon and triple-berry pie. Just down the road is the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
Check in to a cabin at Glen Oaks Big Sur (4.3 miles from Nepenthe; rates start at $225) and stroll past the coastal redwoods at dusk.
Continue on day two to Monterey Bay Aquarium (31 miles from last stop) and the Giant Dipper roller coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Board walk (45 miles).
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Original post made by Daniel Morizono, San Ramon Valley High School, on Dec 14, 2009
One of my [Web Link assignments] in AP Comparative Government this fall was to compare three different departments in our areas of interest at three different schools. Instead of doing topical research from CollegeBoard.com or from the U.S. World and News Report's college rankings, I evaluated colleges on the basis of: core curriculum requirements, accessibility of professors, and the diversity of courses offered among other criteria. Finding this information was difficult at times because it requires more than clicking around, but sheer determination. In addition, colleges prefer to advertise their famous alumni or their notable distinctions over the years, not the pedantic academic details. All of this boasting is interesting, of course. But when you are figuring out why you want to go to this particular school and writing the "why this college" essay, all of the extra stuff becomes irrelevant. If you look hard enough, you'll find something reflected in every school that exists for you.
Ironically, the school I know the most about, Pomona College, does not ask for such an essay. However, if I did have to write the essay for Pomona, I would highlight the following. My interest in Pomona was first sparked by visiting the campus during spring break and picking up a copy of the school newspaper, The Student Life. This issue just happened to be the April Fool's [Web Link edition]. From reading their paper I came to know three important things about Pomona: 1) Pomona is committed to sustainable development both on campus and around the world. 2) Pomona students take great joy in exercising their freedom of speech. And 3) Pomona students are very smart, but also have a sense of humor. In other words, Pomona is the kind of school I want to be a part of someday. There was no way I would have read that particular edition of the newspaper from doing surface-level research with a college guidebook. That I would later talk to a professor or arrange for an interview doesn't surprise me at all. My interest in Pomona was not stimulated by an extensive overnight stay, or by a pro-Pomona upbringing. Instead, my passion for this school and my reasons for going there grew out of a ordinary, but personal experience. As a result, writing the "why Pomona?" essay would be easy and even fun for me to do.
Another school I'm applying to, but do not know nearly as much about is George Washington University. I know that this school is strong in my major, political science, is located in the heart of Washington D.C. and unlike Pomona, is a university and not a liberal arts school. But that's pretty much it. So there doesn't seem like much I can speak to at first. However, by just doing some basic research on the school website, I've already learned some interesting things. The George Washington newspaper, for example, is one of the few college newspapers that covers national news stories such as the 2008 election celebrations. Also, the University Honors Program at G.W. allows students to learn through a case-study approach where professors are facilitators more than are lecturers. Both of these perks relate to my interests. I did not even have to step on campus to discover these things, yet my essay is all the better for it.
Explaining why you want to go to a college is a much different story than simply wanting to go there. While the majority of the college application essays we write are about who we are, this essay attempts to establish the link between student and school, rankings and SAT scores aside. As I said before, if you are really interested in some school, then writing this should score you big points. You just may spend the next four years of your life at a particular college or university. Finding out what drives you to be there is well worth the time and effort.
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on Dec 15, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Voltaire is a registered user.
On the money... I'm an alumni interviewer for my alma mater. Each fall and winter I meet with ~20 candidates who profess an interest in attending the college. You'd be stunned to know how uninformed some of the candidates are - and I'm speaking of those who list my alma mater as a top choice. You're contemplating the investment of an unreal sum of money in an undergraduate experience (applicants and parents alike). Take the time to read the institution's website, to learn as much as possible about your target schools. Be informed, not just for the alumni inteview and essay, but to better inform your choice.
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on Dec 16, 2009 at 6:51 am
Elizabeth LaScala is a registered user.
I enjoy your authenticity and easy writing style. Thank you for sharing your own process, and doing an interesting comparison between two contrasting experiences. I often wonder why the schools that do not ask "Why our college?" are not asking because they tire of reading trite, general essays that really say nothing more than the obvious--or worse, say almost nothing at all.
And congratulations to your teacher in Comparative Gov who used an assignment to further the college application process for students in an interesting and useful way.


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That is one of the prettiest one's I've seen yet!!! I love the fabric and colors.
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It is just beautiful and it was so sweet of you to do this for him. I know he appreciates it so much.
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Beautiful quilt, and what a wonderful gift
What a great gift and beautiful quilt.
That is a glorious quilt!
I love the colors and the design. Your Mom did a great job and so did you. How wonderful you could do that to give your son something tangible to remember his grandmother by.
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I've been drawing self-portraits for many years. It's funny, because I don't look at myself in the mirror very much, other than when I'm drawing a self-portrait. There are many days when I don't look at myself in the mirror at all. After all, if you don't shave or comb your hair, you don't need a mirror. You can wash your face, floss and brush teeth without seeing you.
When I paint a self-portrait, the person in the mirror is a stranger. And since painting occurs very much as meditation for me, that person is often pensive. And those thoughts looks different every time. I'd like to capture silly emotions all the time, but do you know how difficult is to keep a big smile while looking at yourself in the mirror for hours? And with no make up! I invite you to try it.
Some people have given me a hard time for painting myself sad all the time. To them, I dedicate the self-portrait above. What can I say. I'm a happy guy. And I'm a sad guy. I treasure all emotions. I'm happy I'm sad. I couldn't have painted myself happy without painting myself sad first, see below. Because if we were happy all the time, we would be bored from happiness.
Both portraits are still in progress. I guess everything is always in progress. When it's over, you die. I've tweaked the one on the bottom several times, correcting different elements to make the forced perspective from down below work. Thanks to Libby Smith, who I had as a teacher, it's easy for me to see what's wrong in a face, mostly my face. Yes, I know, Libby, the ears need to move a bit lower still and the left eye (the eye on the left which also happens to be my left eye, since it's a reflection) still needs more work. And the right could use some adjustments too. But I ran out of yellow. I painted until the oil pastel was the size of a grain of rice. I'll get some more yellow, and I'll continue working on it once I shave. I will come back to this blog and add the dimensions. Suffice to say that the sad golden portrait below is at least four times larger than the happy blue portrait above. What does it all mean?


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Seal and Sea Lion Feeding
Twice each day, enjoy the enthusiastic seals and sea lions during mealtime.
Where: Seals and Sea Lions
When: 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. daily
Cost: Included with admission
Listen for the barking heard throughout the zoo when it's chow-time.
Sea lions perch on the rocks and seals jump out of the water to gulp down several pounds of fish.


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Size220 m²
Floor No.1
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- Family/child friendly
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- Parking available
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It is a 1-storey house of 220 m2 and 4 bedrooms. It is ideal for couples with children or groups of friends. One room has a bunk bed, while the others have a double bed. There are 2 bathrooms (one with shower and one with bathtub).
This cosy and comfortable villa allows you to feel at home. Sit down and chill out on the sofa in the living room to enjoy a good book, watch satellite TV in German, English or Spanish, listening to music, surf the Internet or have a little siesta. The dining room area has a big rustic table where you will be able to enjoy summer meals with friends and family. The kitchen is fully furnished and equipped with everything you might need during your vacation: toaster, coffee machine, orange juice extractor, kettle, gas stove and oven, cutlery, kitchen appliances, fridge with freezer and a lot more. Of course, you will find washing machine, iron and ironing board. There is space outside the house to park 6 cars.
The outside of the house is as well a wonderful place to enjoy your holiday: go to the terrace, have a tempting barbecue, swim in the pool or just relax in the garden. The 200 m2 terrace is furnished and it has a chill out area. The house has a 10 x 4.50 meter private pool and a lawn area of 250 m2. Just enjoy the Mediterranean sun or have fun with your children on the big garden.
The area of Santa Margalida is right in the middle of the island, so it's easy to get to anywhere with a short drive. The area is basically rural and settled by local people, which means that tourism is not the main activity of the area, so you will be able to discover the authentic Mallorca. In Santa Margalida you will be able to find everything you may need during your holiday: supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, bars and restaurants. A short drive will take you to Manacor, home town of Rafa Nadal, famous for its pearl factory!
A 15 minutes drive will take you to the beaches of Ses Casetes des Capellans and Can Picafort. Enjoy a sunny day in a white sand and shallow crystalline water beach and taste paella in one of the restaurants with sea views. Make the most of your day having a cocktail at sunset! Can Picafort promenade has a lively environment and contrasts with the calm of Playa de Muro. We as well recommend visiting the coast of Alcúdia and Pollença, where you will be able to discover an amazing amount of different coves!
This house offers a home away from home with a cosy and rustic style in one of the best areas of Mallorca. Make your holiday an amazing experience!
NOTE: The rental of this property is based on the Spanish Law on Urban Leases (29/1994, 24th November). According this law the property is available for seasonal renting. However, the contract does not offer any tourist service. It is only for the use and enjoyment of the property.
Nearest sand beach (Can Picafort): 8.5 km
ATM, supermarket, restaurants, bars, pharmacy... (Santa Margalida): 2.1 km
Airport: 57.2 km
Surgery (PAC Muro): 7.8 km
Hospital (Inca): 20.2 km
Golf Course (Alcanada): 22.2 km
Train station (Sa Pobla): 12.8 km
Puerto de Alcúdia: 18 km
Palma city centre: 47.6 km
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Really enjoyed our stay great location. Well equipped kitchen for self catering. Would stay again as such a quiet family location. Owner lovely and welcoming.
Really nice stay in Can Picafort. We would recommened to other people. Good bed, lots of comfort and a very very nice terrace. We will come back next year.
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Everything was perfect. Nice Finca and good communication.
We was very satisfied with the house. One interesting things, was that the stove was heatest on number 1 in stead of 6! It´s takes two days to get that information.
Will strongely recommended the house.
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A very great, detailed and tastefully furnished Finca. Nice owner, great stay. Many Thanks
Eine sehr tolle, detailreiche und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Finca. Nette Vermieter, toller Aufenthalt. Vielen Dank
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San Antonio Mini-Vacation - Part II
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Today, we had to balance work (oil change and post-office errands) with vacation (San Antonio mission trail). Fortunately, there was a post office a block from our hotel, and we found a Walmart right along our trail. Perfect!
You see, there are four Spanish missions south of San Antonio. They were built in the early 1700's, and their purpose was to "civilize" the natives in the area, teaching them to live like Spaniards and worship like Catholics. Franciscan monks ran the missions, and to this day, they are still occupied by Catholic nuns who take care of the premises.
Before we arrived at any mission, we came across an old Spanish aqueduct, which enabled the flow of the river to reach all of the missions
We first visited Mission Espada. It is the southernmost mission, and, bring on the outskirts of town, was subject to the most attack back in the day. Today, it lies mostly in ruins. The church is the most prominent landmark on the site, and it is still used for ceremonies today. And, as I mentioned earlier, nuns live in the active convent and take care of the grounds.
Second was Mission San Juan, where we enjoyed a small picnic before exploring the mission. It was slightly more intact. The entry gate was as it was back in its day, and the church here too was still usable. In fact, next door to the church was the private living residence of a Catholic clergy. We ended our visit to this mission by walking some trails in the woods down to a river
behind the mission.
Third, we toured Mission San Jose. This mission is the largest of the four, and is by far the most popular among tourists. The church is still an active Catholic church, and hosts masses on a regular basis. There is a working flour mill behind the mission, powered by water delivered by an acequia, a man-made stream with the purpose of irrigating the missions
We didn't get to the fourth mission. We actually drove by it on our way down. It looked cool, but we didn't mind not getting to it. The day was getting late, and we still had to get our oil change.
But this was our favorite day in Texas, we think. The missions were beautiful, and it was all self-guided. We learned a lot, too, by reading the informative plaques along the way.
So! Day 1, the 1800's. Day 2, the 1700's. Day 3... modern day, coming up next.


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Carmina Burana is one of the most popular works from the Richmond Ballet repertory. John Butler's powerful, impassioned masterwork, choreographed originally in 1959 for New York City Opera, used the full breadth of Carl Orff's choral score to explore the melding of classical ballet's structure with the earthiness of contemporary dance, ultimately creating an innovative work that remains polarizing to this day.
Orff's grand-scale, incredibly varied musical spectacle was meant to overwhelm the senses, painting a lusty and emotional portrait of the cycle of medieval life, both celebrated and lamented in the 24 carminas, or songs, that were discovered in an ancient Bavarian monastery.
With its avant-garde costuming and emotive lighting design, Carmina Burana is sure to soar with the powerful accompaniment of the Richmond Symphony and the Richmond Symphony Chorus, uplifting Orff's oeuvre to its masterful heights, enlivening Butler's extraordinary, groundbreaking work.
In Celebration: 40th Anniversary of The School of Richmond Ballet
Join us for a special, haunting Halloween celebration, as students from The School of Richmond Ballet perform Stoner Winslett's first ever piece for Richmond Ballet, Danse Macabre, set to a swirling and ghoulish waltz by Camille Saint-Saëns.
Mozartiana, George Balanchine's final masterpiece, done, as many believe, as a farewell for his beloved ballerina Suzanne Farrell who premiered the lead role in 1981, continues the celebration. A series of elegant dances, Mozartiana is set to Tchaikovsky's moving musical tribute to Mozart. The ballet's beautiful steps – both purely classical and, yet unmistakably crafted by Balanchine – intertwine to form a profound work that is one of the legendary master's best. Current students will join company members, many of whom are SRB alumni, for this joyful dance, celebrating 40 years of The School of Richmond Ballet.


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Bend family has first New Year's Day baby
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BEND, Ore. - One local family celebrated the new year in an extra-special way. The Beglau family of Bend welcomed another addition Tuesday morning, and the first baby at St. Charles-Bend for 2013.
Alannas Aliviah Beglau was born at 2:12 a.m. Tuesday, happy and healthy at 7 pounds 15 ounces, and 21 inches long.
She is the first daughter for the Beglau family, who already have 3 -and 8-year-old boys.
Alannas' mother says she was so excited to have a New Year's baby, but thought she was going to have her closer to her Dec. 27 due date.
"Well, I actually thought she was going to be born before midnight," said Shelley Beglau, Alannas' mother. "I thought she was going to be born (Monday) evening."
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Last July, conservative Christian group One Million Moms called for a boycott of The New Normal, an NBC comedy about a surrogate helping a gay couple to have a baby.
Even though the show hadn't yet premiered in the US, One Million Moms accused NBC of "subjecting families to the decay of morals and values, and the sanctity of marriage in attempting to redefine marriage. These things are harmful to our society, and this program is damaging to our culture."
Ironically, One Million Moms just drew more viewers to the 2013 People's Choice Award winner (Favourite New TV Comedy) - and drew this comeback from Ryan Murphy, the show's creator and one half of a gay couple. "I find it interesting that they would take a position before they've seen it. If they watch the show, I actually think they would love it!
For the first time they will be represented." Indeed, the surrogate's nana Jane (Ellen Barkin) is a proud OMM member who, later in the series, will teach anti-gay chants to girls she dubs future One Million Moms.
Based on Murphy's own grandmother, Jane is someone who'd be awful in real life but is a hoot onscreen. She's not so much the character you love to hate as the character you love because her narrow-mindedness and nastiness will annoy One Million Moms. "Nana, you're a bigot," says her 8-year-old great-granddaughter, tapping away on some device. "I'm unfriending you."
But though you'll dislike bigot Nana, you'll love badass Nana, who delivers her barbs with comedic timing not unlike that of Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess. "I can't think of anything else to do except to kill you," Jane calmly tells her granddaughter's cheating boyfriend. "Now, unfortunately, I couldn't live in prison without my Lean Cuisine, so I'm open to other options."
Barkin's the best thing about the show, but she has good backup. Andrew Rannells (Girls) plays up the camp factor as the clucky Bryan, Justin Bartha (The Hangover 2) is solid as his rock of a partner David, Georgia King (Screen International's "Star of Tomorrow") plays surrogate Goldie, and Bebe Wood excels as Goldie's precocious daughter Shania.
Formerly a waitress, Goldie plans to use the surrogacy payment to turn hers and Shania's lives around - oh, and help a loving couple fulfil their baby dream, of course. In turn, Bryan and David want to help Goldie fulfil her dream of becoming a lawyer. Cue their gift of a law suit (an outfit, not a civil action) in a scene drizzled in all-American cheese.
However, unlike many comedies, the humour doesn't feel like the upshot of too many bad brainstorming sessions. It's funny more often than not. And it's equal-opportunity humour, satirising not just bigots but also gay couples who covet a child as the ultimate accessory. "That is the cutest thing, I must have it," says Bryan, out clothes shopping. It's a baby. "I want us to have baby clothes - and a baby to wear them," Bryan tells David later. "Sweetie," David counters, "you know you can't return a baby to Barneys."
Later, they meet surrogacy-agency rep Gary. "I'd like a child who doesn't cry - is this extra?" Bryan asks. "It's impossible," David retorts. "Not for a platinum member!" Gary cries. It's not every comedy that can address a serious subject with humour but without taking itself too seriously.
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Family of toddler killed in fire speaks
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Family members of the mother and young son found inside a burning Kingsport home Tuesday are talking about their experience.
They tell us Nikki Dunbar tried to save her little boy, three-year-old Henley, from the fire, but he passed away later.
Tuesday morning, just after 10 am, Kingsport firefighters rushed to the Dunbar's home on Rosetree Lane. The two were found only a few feet from the back door and firefighters believe they were trying to escape the blaze.
"They found her laying at the back door on top of him, trying to cover him, but I guess she passed out because of all the smoke," says Chris Dunbar, who is Henley's uncle.
The toddler was pronounced dead. "Henley, he was just a big-hearted little boy. He loved everybody and she was a stay-at-home mom, just normal everyday life," says Dunbar.
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Passionate May graduate embarks on legal immigration career
FEATURE RELEASE (April 6, 2011) – Third-year Wayne State University Law School student Anisa Lari has always known she wanted to be a lawyer. As a child in Albania, she had the opportunity to meet the president of the country. "That day was so important for me and I recall the arguments in favor of making progressive laws for a new, democratic Albanian country. Growing up and remembering that moment encouraged me to become involved in law," Lari said.
Lari and her family moved to the United States when she was 13 years old. "The main reason I moved to the U.S. was to pursue my dreams of going to law school," added Lari. "Originally I was going to come here by myself as an exchange student but then my parents, my older sister and I all had the opportunity to move here and become U.S. citizens."
Now that she is about to graduate from Wayne Law, Lari plans to use her passion for the law and her experience as an immigrant to help others who are new to the United States.
"This area interests me the most because I feel as if I can connect with the clients, being an immigrant myself," she said. "Ideally, working at a non-profit organization that offers immigration assistance would be a great position for my personality. It is important to help those who do not have the resources to afford an attorney."
Her internship experience at the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit (IIMD), which provides legal immigration assistance to low-income, indigent families in need, also influenced this decision.
"Working at IIMD greatly impacted my law studies and convinced me that immigration law is the right field of practice for me," she said. "I felt a great sense of pride being able to help immigrant families establish their new lives in the United States. This is something I want to continue doing in the future – to help those who have the most need for legal service."
Lari received a bachelor's degree in political science and international studies from Wayne State University. She will receive her juris doctor in May.
"Choosing Wayne Law was an easy decision for me," she said. "I enjoyed my time here as an undergraduate student and had the chance to meet students from all over the world. The diversity of the school, the impressive reputation of its faculty and its location were three key reasons for my choice."
Lari has made the most of her time at Wayne Law, taking on internships and co-curricular activities to add to her academic and professional experiences. After her first year at Wayne Law, she worked as a legal intern for Judge Dennis Powers and the 52nd District Court-1st Division in Novi, Mich. "That internship gave me great insight into courtroom rules and procedures," she said. "I was able to interact with many attorneys from the Metro Detroit area and gain valuable recommendations for my future law practice." She also was a student attorney in the Advanced Environmental Law Clinic, where she worked on projects involving the Detroit City Incinerator.
While a Wayne Law student, Lari served on the Student Board of Governors and as an Admissions Office Student Ambassador. She has also been a member of the Women's Law Caucus, Women Lawyers of Michigan and the American Bar Association.
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Discussion in 'Chevy HHR Forum' started by TomsHHR, Jul 25, 2008.
18 HHRs From another forum Held a Run on Route 66.
July 18-21, 2008
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Damn, the gold HHR in the first pic of the second post took my idea for Chevrolet script on the hood and trunk. Now I gotta think of something different.
Looks good Tom, sure wish I could'a attended.
That is Sunburst II Orange and a lot of the HHRs attending have done that script on the hood. But we sure missed you there, the run was a hoot. I earned the title of "Certified Kicks Rear Watcher" by bringing up the back of the pack during the two tours of Route 66 we did. One of my pics was the first in the first post. Over the weekend I think the HHR count was around 22 or 23.
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Typically, industry software testing practice is to separate load testing from functional testing. Different teams with different skills and expertise do their testing at different times and each evaluates the results against its own criteria. We don't always need to do this in pre-release testing. When time to market is more important than strict accuracy the pilot system can become the load test system while the test team does routine checks during pilot to mitigate risk.
Every tester and test manager with a few years' experience lives with the memory of at least one important bug her testing didn't find.
Two That Got Away
I think especially about two particular bugs that slipped through testing I was responsible for. One, from the first large-scale systems integration test I managed, made it to production—at least in pilot. My client was a retail company implementing a new reward-points scheme for frequent shoppers. My test team had done an extensive test with every scenario we could think of to try and induce incorrect calculations of customer points and points balances. The bugs we found were fixed and retested, the project declared a great success, and the systems deployed to production.
Everything went fine with the first group of stores to go online. Customers were awarded points for purchases as expected, and their points balances were accurately incremented with new points and decremented for the products they returned and the points they redeemed for reward purchases. But as more stores joined the pilot and data traffic increased between the stores and the central office points system, some wrongly calculated customer balances began to show up. Luckily, the errors favored the customer, so the retailer didn't have regulatory issues from ripping off customers. Still, it was a nasty job to find and fix the problem and then clean up the data throughout the integrated production systems—particularly the aggregated data in the financial systems, where customer reward points were accounted for as a liability.
Could we have found this problem if we'd tested for a long enough time with sufficient data volumes? Perhaps. My customer, the retailer, hadn't wanted to spend either money or time on load testing. But even though production data volumes exposed the problem, I have always suspected that we wouldn't have found it if we had done a traditional load test. The performance test team would not have been looking for functional bugs and, unless the system had actually failed, they likely wouldn't have found any.
The other bug I wonder about was, in fact, detected during performance testing—but purely by accident. My team (again on the vendor side) had completed functional testing of a new custom-developed bank teller application. Then the bank's own performance test team did a load test, with scripts based on scenarios provided by the project business analysts. One of the BAs was in the room as the automated load scripts ran, and she happened to notice a display of numbers different from those she expected at that step. To everyone's horror, the teller system had returned details of Customer B's account in response to an account query for Customer A.
It was a showstopper. Without question, the bank had to delay the planned system implementation till the bug was fixed. It took time to pinpoint the bug. The prime suspect was a caching error, but no one could find one in the teller application. Nor could anyone reproduce the problem, in spite of rerunning the load scripts severally and in different combinations. Eventually, a clever programmer hypothesized and subsequently proved that the caching bug was actually in an infrastructure system underlying our custom application. Though that system was in widespread production use in many business domains, the problem had never before been reported.
Catching Them
I've thought long and hard about what those bugs mean for my test strategies. (I wonder, too, about the other ones that got away that I don't know about.)
How can we find the functional issues that manifest only under load?


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W(h)ither Voting Rights?
Original post made by Tom Cushing, Danville, on Mar 5, 2013
However, nowhere was such chicanery in the form of voter exclusion practiced in so comprehensive, open and vehement a manner as in the former Confederate States after the Civil War (a conflict known locally as the Recent Unpleasantness). The post-war 13th through 15th Amendments to the US Constitution were intended to grant full civic participation to freed slaves, but for nearly a hundred years those provisions were circumvented by formal and informal systems of enforcement against the exercise of voting while black.
Poll taxes, literacy tests and brutal intimidation were tools of that tradition, right up through the early 1960s. The NAACP was founded in 1909 for the express purpose of securing the vote for African Americans, and fought long and hard against this crucial element of the American Apartheid. The cause of voting rights has seared images of Selma's Pettis Bridge, the murdered Viola Liuzzo and an otherwise unremarkable 'earthen dam' in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Mississippi into the nation's collective memory.
Throughout that turbulent era, the federal government overrode local authorities who refused to act to end injustice. Federal courts secured marchers' rights to demonstrate, and National Guard troops protected them and others, like the high school students bravely integrating public schools in Little Rock, and James Meredith as he enrolled in college at Ole Miss.
Congressional responses took several forms, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act or 1965 (the VRA). The former broadly outlawed discrimination in employment, housing, accommodations and elsewhere, while the latter dealt with voting, per se. Despite that narrow focus, the VRA has been widely celebrated as the single most effective reform law passed during the civil rights era.
The two active provisions of the Act are section 2, which bans discrimination generally, and section 5, which requires 'preclearance' of any voting protocol changes in any jurisdiction that has a history of systematic discrimination. It is included in recognition of the fact that human creativity in the service of such a heart-felt goal is practically boundless; no law could anticipate in-advance every artifice that might be devoted to the task of disenfranchising black voters. Pre-clearance, then, would allow the feds to review plans in-advance for their destructive potential, and prevent that damage. Seven states, mostly in the Deep South, fall under the Section 5 pre-clearance requirement.
The VRA has been re-authorized by Congress five times, most recently in 2006 (the Senate voted 98 – 0, meaning that the Sec. 5 state Senators must have concurred). At that time, some 15,000 pages of testimony from 21 hearings supported the action. In 2009, a Texas utility district challenged pre-clearance, essentially claiming that the federal government had exceeded its enumerated powers by enacting the law. In upholding it at that time, Chief Justice Roberts pointedly recommended to Congress that it revisit Section 5's criteria, which had not been amended since 1972. Congress, of course, took note and did no such thing. That was an unfortunate missed opportunity, as there were majorities friendly to the Act in both Houses.
Which brings us to last week, when another Sec. 5 case came before the Court for argument. The issue is strikingly similar: has the federal government (Congress) over-stepped its Constitutional powers in enacting, or perpetuating the Sec. 5 scheme to enforce the 15th Amendment?
Wonks will recognize that this issue is not often decided by the Supremes. Accordingly, there are many ways they could go – from a wholesale purging of the VRA through excision of Sec. 5, to another warning – sterner this time – that its formula is outdated and needs attention. It seems likely that Section 5 will be weakened; otherwise, why even hear another case so similar to the 2009 version? I think that's both premature and a poor signal to send to the states in this uber-partisan epoch.
As to the notion that the VRA is outdated, much as been made of the re-election of our black President, and high levels of both turn-out and electoral success among various minority communities. To me, though, that's a testament to the success of the Act -- but it speaks not at all to the question of what would happen if its requirements were to be removed. I'm very much in the 'why mess with success' camp, here.
And if we want to look for evidence of what instincts will be indulged if protection is weakened, we need look no farther back than 2012, when GOP-controlled legislatures in battleground states like Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania (among others) enacted laws that restricted voting – in ways designed to differentially discourage likely Democrat voters. Granted that these schemes were more broadly targeted than some of their predecessors, but they were no less venal. Their make-weight justifications as voter-fraud countermeasures was brazenly ironic, as there's no evidence of such misbehavior – other than these new laws, themselves, of course.
Vote-rigging by disenfranchisement really is one of the lowest perversions of the system available to partisans. But that's not to say that it's unpopular. Because of the federal government's limited Constitutional powers, it cannot design a national voting system that could be uniformly administered to protect voting rights. So we are left with a game of whack-a-mole, played-out in every jurisdiction between Po and Dunk. Now would be a very bad time to take away any part of the mallet.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Tom, you really need to have a bit less coffee.
a resident of Blackhawk
on Mar 5, 2013 at 11:28 pm
I thought he was going to reduce the size of his articles to crib notes. Oh well...
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 6, 2013 at 9:39 am
VRA good. Change untimely. Stay tuned. OK?
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 6, 2013 at 9:45 pm
Keep drinking coffee, Tom; you're doing fine. Thanks for the informative summary and sensible conclusion. Even in this apparent hotbed of right wing politics we don't all miss the good old days of easy voter suppression.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Of course, to Democrats, asking voters to show an ID of some form in order to vote is viewed as voter suppression. Even if suitable ID is made available at no charge, it will still be viewed as voter suppression. The argument that requiring ID disproportionally impacts the poor is ridiculous, given that ID is required to receive aid of various kinds, cash checks, and any number of other basic functions, and any number of programs that are expressly intended to benefit lower-income people. Frankly, I find the idea that the poor and minorities are somehow less able than others to have or obtain an ID, to be fairly insulting and demeaning.
The one group that might actually be impacted by an ID requirement is senior citizens who are past driving age, and who therefore have let their drivers' licenses elapse, without obtaining the non-driving state ID as a replacement. But the vast majority of such cases are already registered, and can simply request ballots by mail. And in fact the vast majority of senior citizens do indeed have ID.
Want to have some fun? At our next election, try to offer your driver's license or other form of ID to the poll-worker who is checking off names on their paper list of registered voters. They will refuse to look at it, sometimes even to the point of quickly averting their eyes from the dreaded ID. Because not only are they not required to check ID, they are required NOT to look at it.
I leave it to the reader's imagination and common sense, to think about the real reasons that Democrats have for so vehemently opposing voter ID.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 7, 2013 at 4:07 pm
And just to be clear: Although I am in favor of voter ID, that is in no way the same thing as the voter-suppression tactics that were used 50 years ago in the South, or in other parts of the country, and in no way is it intended as any sort of return to the abuses of 50 years ago. Valid forms of voter ID must be easy to obtain, and I would also argue that they must be available free of charge, at least in one or more of the acceptable forms. (In other words, even if there is a cost to obtain a driver's license, which could be used for voting, there should be at least one form of accepetable ID that is easily obtainable at no charge.) Because it is unacceptable to have to pay anything to be able to vote.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 7, 2013 at 10:15 pm
I would suggest that the problems of voter apathy, relatively low voter turnouts in the U.S. (compared with other western democracies), and scurilous mechanisms designed to discourage minority voter turnout dwarf whatever minuscule problem there might be from a handful of ineligible people voting fraudulently. With fewer than a dozen cases of voter fraud in the entire country over the past ten years, the vast cost of supplying and requiring voter IDs at polling place simply isn't justified.
a resident of San Ramon
on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:13 pm
Dave, obviously you have never done hours, days, and years of voter registration, as I have. Otherwise you would understand just how easy voter 'registration' fraud really is.
A 'negative' cannot be proven. How do you know to ASK about George Brown III. You don't, the 'registration' has happened, and 'auto' mail ballots are set in place. Sorry you are so ignorant to the process. The 'fraud' is rampant ! Our elections are a farse.
As Americans, we should all be proud to have photo ID registration requirement for every ballot.
a resident of San Ramon
on May 6, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Sad, that Mr Know-it-all,lectures us on the Consitution and voting rights, but cares so little about 'integrity' in the process, and honoring the idea of 'citizenship verification' and just 'one' vote per citizen. Kaiser has a photo of me on all computers, to verify 'I' am the one seeking treatment. Integrity and verification are honorable. Not having integrity or verification makes us little more than a third-world election.
a resident of Alamo
on May 7, 2013 at 6:50 am
Knowing (as he does, of course) that bear-baiting is illegal in California, "Mr. Know-it-all" wonders how to get that same legal privilege extended to bloggers?
Until that day comes, what I Don't know about is actual evidence that fraudulent voting is a real problem. You've said in your two posts immediately above this one that you think it's easy to do, but all that does is set up an hypothesis -- surely Somebody must've studied it. Would you favor us with that evidence?
On the other hand, there IS plenty of evidence of transparent attempts to disenfranchise legitimate voters -- which motivated the Voting Rights Act originally, and continued during the most recent election cycle. MKiA thinks that's a better place to focus counter-measures -- at least in the absence of actual evidence of fraud.


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An example of smaller data sets is Drone only looks through the top 100 search results for LinkedIn. Sure there could be thousands of results for any organization, but 100 will suffice for an successful attack. Drone also take a similar approach with hosts, it only tries to identify the low hanging fruit and attack scenarios that are likely to happen.
Drone shouldn't be viewed as a final product when it comes to a security assessment or attack surface. The attack surface report can be used to bootstrap assessments and their reports. Drone can also be used to educate students, organizations, and especially management on attack surface, threat modeling, and OSINT.
Drone intentionally offers less in order to provide more value which is a key principle taught in Rework. I believe the organizations are inundated with too much information and struggle to make decisions to improve security. Too many tools focus on scenarios that are "highly" unlikely to ever happen. Sometimes less is better.
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Pocatello could see a new mosque by spring
POCATELLO, Idaho - Pocatello could be seeing its first, full-scale mosque, since the current one is so small, it can no longer serve its purpose.
The Idaho State University International Programs Office director Maria Fletcher said more than 62 countries are represented on campus, 815 of those students are from middle eastern countries, while an estimated 1,400 community members are also from the same region.
"These students are very excited about the potential of a new mosque," Fletcher said.
Currently, hundreds of practicing Muslims from around the community have to cram themselves into a tiny apartment room on Fourth Avenue in order to pray, filling-up so much, some are forced to pray in the bathroom, the shoe closet, and even outside on the concrete slab behind the building.
Islamic Society General Secretary Daniel Hummel said they now have to even turn some people away, including women who, traditionally, have to pray in a separate room from the men.
"It just popped-up, all of a sudden - there's a mosque project, and people are like, 'are there really any Muslims in Pocatello? Are there any Muslims in southeast Idaho?' Oh yes, there are many Muslims in southeast Idaho from Aberdeen to Idaho Falls to Pocatello," Hummel said.
Hummel also mentioned the various Islamic groups in Pocatello love the community and are hoping the idea is welcomed during Thursday night's public hearing in front of the city council.
"The general survey of the Islamic community in Pocatello is that they love this community. They feel like it's a family-friendly place, they feel like it's a diverse place, and they feel like it's a place where they can be respected for who they are," Hummel added.
Not only will it give that portion of the community a better place of worship, but Hummel said it will also serve as a restoration project as well. Now, the old El Jacalito restaurant on Fifth Avenue which has been vacant and vandalized for over a year might serve as a mosque if the Islamic Society is granted permission to clean it up for that purpose.
For now, Hummel said he just wants to see the community understand where one group is coming from, and it's a group that just wants to be another cog in the workings of such a welcoming community.
"They're happy to be a part of this community and be involved in this community, and I think the mosque project is part of that. They can actually see something that's theirs," Hummel said.
The project is expected to cost a total of $265,000 and as of now, the group has raised enough money in donations to where they only have $50,838 left to go.