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If you're trying to choose between 20 or more different categories of cruise ship cabins, you might be forgiven for suffering from decision paralysis.
The cure is to understand a little cruise-ship speak. There are actually only five main cabin types: inside, inside view, outside, balcony and suite. The other categories are variations of these cabin types, distinctive because of cabin size, view, physical and service amenities, and deck.
The price of each cabin depends on all these factors.
Inside cabins are typically the smallest, and have no port hole, window or door to the outside. On newer ships, they're not as cramped as they were in the past.
On some ships, inside cabins have something called a "virtual" view. The cabin still has no porthole, window or outside door, but it has a video projected on a cabin wall of a virtual porthole, window, or balcony looking out on the ocean, to give you an outside cabin feel. There may be real curtains framing the video to make it seem more authentic.
Inside view cabins are on some of the new mega ships. They have windows and may have balconies, but instead of facing the ocean, they face an open exterior or interior central area of the ship.
Outside cabins face the outside of the ship, and have a port hole or large window facing the ocean.
Balcony cabins have a balcony (veranda) with access directly through a large glass door from the cabin which allows passengers to be outside without going to a public area of the ship.
Suites are the largest cabins on the ship, typically with bedrooms separate from the remainder of the cabin, and include a variety of amenities, such as butler service, as well as special perks. They may or may not have balconies.
Here are my top tips to help you choose your cabin wisely:
Aft cabins often have larger balconies than other ships' cabins but they're over the rear thrusters of the ships, used to power and steer them, resulting in vibrations felt in the cabins, from time to time, which may annoy you.
Some forward cabins, on the lower decks, are above the bow thrusters used for critical maneuvering of the ships. Late sleepers, may be startled out of their sleep by their noise and vibration during early morning dockings.
The hallway position of cabins can be critical. Being near an elevator bank or stairwell may be convenient, but it's usually noisy late into the evening, and perhaps into the wee hours as well.
Of course, if you have limited mobility, choosing a cabin near the elevators will cut down the distances you're required to go, to get around the ship.
Outside noise can be a problem in some cabins. Use your ship's deck plan to locate noisy public areas such as discos, lounges, casinos, stores and restaurants, to avoid them.
There are two areas of the ship to which you may want to pay particular attention, regarding noise. On some ships, cabins are located directly under the jogging track. Joggers are generally an early morning group, so if you're a late sleeper, choose a different cabin. Some ships have self-service laundry rooms. They are often in operation almost 24×7, especially on cruises with lots of families. I try to choose cabins far from them.
Privacy can be a problem with inside view cabins on mega ships, such as Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. These ships have large public areas, both outside and some inside, between banks of cabins on multiple decks, on each side of the ship. These banks of cabins include both inside view cabins facing the central open areas and outside cabins facing the ocean.
Passengers behind windows with open curtains and on balconies of inside view cabins have little privacy, because they are easily seen by passengers and crew in the central public areas facing the cabins, as well as from inside view cabins in the cabin bank across from them. Generally, these staterooms are also noisier.
If you're prone to motion sickness, it's important to know the stabilizer systems installed on today's cruise ships are effective, reducing the ships' pitching and rolling on the ocean. Except in bad weather and high winds, few passengers notice their ship's movement, however, if you're susceptible to seasickness, cabins on lower decks, centrally located between the bow and stern (midships), have less pronounced movement.
Obstructions such as large lifeboats can eliminate the main advantage of outside and balcony cabins. If you're not sure a cabin's view is unobstructed, ask.
There's a lot to think about when choosing a cabin. Carefully look at your ship's deck plans, as well as cabin descriptions, features, and amenities before you choose yours. Ask questions when you're not sure about cabin choices. I use a travel agent to help me, even though I'm a veteran cruise passenger.


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I've always been the type of person to challenge the norm. I'm also a complete techno-geek always in awe of new technologies. As such, I'm an adopter of digital modeling and have been searching for the ultimate portable amplification solution. Based on the performance of amp modelers into PA systems, many have opted to use active full range PA speaker cabinets so I thought I'd give the Behringer Eurolive B212A an audition.
The B212A features a 12 inch woofer and 1.25' aluminum-diaphragm compression driver in a ported trapezoidal plastic enclosure which allows the unit to be used as in a wedge, upright, pole mounted application. However, as a wedge, the units controls knobs and the end of the cable used to connect to the unit come dangerously close to the ground. A slight slip and I'm sure they would snap right off. At around 33 pounds in a compact enclosure with molded handles on each side, the B212A is extremely portable. Controls are sparse including a power switch, two-band eq (high and low), and level control. Ultra-low noise Mic/Line input (XLR and 1/4 in. TRS) and an XLR output round out the unit's features.
While Behringer specs the unit at a whopping 400 watts summed, the B212A won't blow out any windows. That being said, it is more than loud enough to hang with a four piece band featuring a live drummer in a large room and has a surprisingly wide disbursement pattern for such a compact enclosure. Even cranked, headroom was good and due to the unit's built in optical limiter I couldn't distort the input even with the volume of a Digitech GNX3000 cranked. However, the B212A's tonal response isn't as flat as I'd prefer with a rather large boost to low end frequencies. Fortunately, the eq control provides 15db of cut/boost centered at 80 hz and 12khz. At lower volumes, tones are fairly boomy requiring cutting back the bass control to clean things up considerably. Be sure to keep this little guy out of a corner as the bass frequency build up will be completely overwhelming. At higher volumes the tonal response is a little more even but still requires a slight cut to the low end and a minimal high end boost. I really would have liked an additional midrange control as so much of the guitar's tonal response is focused in that frequency range.
If ultimate flat response is your number one concern, you might want to look elsewhere. However, with a street price of approx $230 USD this loud and compact enclosure is a good affordable and portable sound reinforcement option.
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Dedicated to exploring the connections between society and the environment, Saleem H. Ali reflects on a visit to a small mining town in Mongolia which hosts a diverse cultural heritage and is planning for a sustainable future.
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Rebound, Decline and Reintroduction on the Plains: Grasslands News from January 2013
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Series I: Correspondence, 1936-1996
Series II: Academic and diplomatic papers, 1923-1995
Series III: Personal and family papers, c. 1920s-1996
Guide to the Chuan-Hua Gershom Lowe, National Party, Chinese diplomat papers, 1923-1996; bulk 1940-1996 MS 588
Biographical/Historical note
Chuan-Hua Gershom Lowe was born in Nanchang, China, on August 2, 1902. His father was Li Chi-fong, an orphaned beggar who had been raised and educated by a German missionary. His mother belonged to the upper class House of Pong. After attending Boone University in China, in September of 1920 he emigrated to the U.S. to attend the University of Chicago, where he graduated in 1923 with a Ph.B. degree in commerce. In 1924 he did graduate work in political economy at the University of Chicago.
Returning to China, Lowe served as Dean of the Commercial Department of Footeh Academy in Hankow in 1924 through 1926. His work as a journalist began in that year with the Hankow Herald. In 1927 he was Professor of Economics at Chih Tze University in Shanghai. From 1928 to 1934 he worked as head of the Industrial Relations Department of the YMCA National Council of China. In 1934 he became director of the Shanghai office of the International Famine Relief Commission, serving in that capacity through 1938.
Lowe's journalism work continued with a variety of publications including the Tien Hsin Monthly and the South China Morning Post, where he was contributing editor. Between 1941 and 1949 he worked as a representative of the Chinese Ministry of Information in various locations outside of China beginning with Rangoon. He served as Director of the Calcutta office, then the South American office (Buenos Aires), and finally the Montreal office.
From 1949 to 1952 he was a consultant on Oriental affairs for Canadian Pacific Airlines. Serving as editor and researcher at the Asia Foundation in San Francisco was Lowe's work in 1952 through 1954. From 1954 to 1956 he was the Pacific coast representative of the China Institute in America. Then in 1956 he moved to Washington, D.C., to be in charge of information and lecturing services for the Chinese Embassy.
Upon retirement from the Chinese Embassy, Lowe embarked on a new career by enrolkling in a library science degree program at Western Reserve University. In 1962-63 he passé the U.S. Civil Service Commission examination for librarianship and joined the U.S. Department of Labor Library as a cataloger. From 1963 through 1 970 he advanced through several cataloging positions at libraries including those at the Riverside and Santa Cruz campuses of the University of California and at Stanford University, where he finished his career as Special Collections cataloger.
Following his second retirement, Lowe completed two publications, The Chinese in Hawaii: a bibliographic survey (1972), and Notable Books on Chinese Studies (1978). His publication career also includes The Labor Movement in China (1933), Facing Labor Issues in China (1934) , Japan's Economic Offensive in China (1939), The Yunnan-Burma Highway (1940), and A Time to Advance, Not to Retreat (1962).
Chuan-Hua Lowe was married to Sien-ung Sharon Lowe, and they had three children, Donald, David, and Diana. At the time of his 1969 will, there were six grandchildren, Lisa and Lydia Lowe, Jeffrey, Karen, and Maia Chang, and Galen Lowe.
Lowe died on September 23, 1996, at the age of 94.
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This collection consists of the professional and personal papers created or compiled by Chuan-Hua Lowe over a 94-year lifetime, as well as a collection of 30 books by others and four written by Lowe himself. Series I includes correspondence, both professional and personal, from 1936 to 1996, representing all phases of his career. Series II is his academic and diplomatic papers from 1923 through 1995. Series III is comprised of personal and family papers from 1920 through 1996, and Series IV is a collection of 30 books by others and four by Lowe himself. They range in publication date from 1914 through 1994.
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Conditions Governing Access note
This material is open for research, and requires 24 hrs. turnaround time for retrieval from off-site storage.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to publish material from the Chuan-Hua Gershom Lowe collection must be facilitated through the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
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Preferred Citation note
Chuan-Hua Gershom Lowe, National Party, Chinese Diplomat Papers, 1923-1996, MS 588, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
This collection was a gift donated by Dr. Tani Barlow, November 1, 2011. Gershom-Lowe was her father-in-law.
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Inspired by nature, Alvar Aalto simplified design elements and used a craftsman's knowledge of the material to create design that allows for various combination's of use. The Aalto vase caused waves in 1937 when it was first presented at the Paris world exhibition.
The mysterious form made a strong statement against industrial production that failed to meet human needs. Today it is an icon of a design movement.
A shape constantly interpreted, the Alvar Aalto collection of vases, bowls and platters stays true to the original design concept. More than 70 years after the original debut, the design continues to provoke attention by letting the owner decide its use and complementing our busy lives with a touch of nature. Filled with fresh cut flowers or arranged with other collection pieces as works of art, this eternal classic is essential to the modern home.
The Aalto glass pieces have a multi-stage production. The non-leaded crystal is first mouth blown before going into a wooden mold to create the classic Aalto shape. The pieces are then hand cut and go through several polishing and finishing steps before they are completed, creating a piece worthy of permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. In addition to the standard Aalto colours, each year Iittala selects two new glass colors to run in limited production.
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Illegal immigrants need $465 for DREAM, but no lawyer
An estimated 800,000 illegal immigrants across the country can start gathering their birth certificates, high school diplomas and military records to show that they qualify for a new Obama administration program that can grant them deportation reprieves.
Starting Aug. 15, illegal immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children (younger than 16), have graduated high school or served in the military can apply to receive a two-year deferment from deportation proceedings. At the same time, they can apply for a work permit.
The total cost for the application process will be $465, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday while explaining how the process will work.
While supporters have been relieved since Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the plan in June, they are now more concerned with illegal immigrants fearful of applying, or being taken advantage of by real or fake immigration attorneys.
Gerardo Salinas, 25, an illegal immigrant whose family brought him to Chicago from Mexico when he was 13, said he heard radio ads for lawyers offering assistance shortly after Napolitano's decision. He visited two attorneys, and they each said it would cost $1,700 for them to collect his paperwork and submit it to the federal government.
He refused to pay the fee. But Salinas, who went blind when he was 12, wants to be an immigration attorney and was stunned to see people taking advantage of this life-altering opportunity for young illegal immigrants.
"They're Latinos," he said of the attorneys. "They may not be undocumented, but they have relatives, friends who are or were undocumented. They should know how much we suffer to work, how much we suffer getting health care, with school. It's sad."
Similar reports have been pouring into the offices of civil rights groups and members of Congress for weeks. On Thursday, about a dozen congressmen came together to warn people who qualify for the deferment against attorneys, sometimes referred to as "notarios," seeking payment.
"Please don't be taken advantage of," said Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. "You don't need an attorney."
Jacqueline Esposito, of the New York Immigration Coalition, said many are fearful that the government will use the program to identify and capture relatives who are illegal immigrants. But Homeland Security officials said Friday that information in applications will be confidential and will not be used to round up other people.
"There's a lot of skepticism about DHS and this administration," Esposito said. "We are assuring them that they're not putting their families at risk if they apply."
The members of Congress also warned potential beneficiaries of the program that if they attempt to defraud the system, it will not only hurt themselves, but the entire movement to grant them full legal status.
"Tell the truth on the applications," said Rep. Howard Berman, D-Calif., one of the original sponsors of the DREAM Act, which would grant legal permanent residency to young illegal immigrants. "There is nothing that will hurt our long-term cause or your individual situation more than misrepresenting critical facts on that form. It will come back to haunt you in ways you can't anticipate."
Homeland Security officials emphasized that point on Friday when outlining the plan. While they will not use the application process to round up illegal immigrants, they will pull out applicants who lie on their applications, pose a threat to public safety or have a serious criminal record.
Under the guidelines released Friday, illegal immigrants need to meet the following requirements to qualify:
•Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, and entered the United States before reaching their 16th birthday.
•Are currently in school, have graduated high school or obtained a certificate of completion or a GED, or are honorably discharged from the U.S. military or the Coast Guard.
•Have not been convicted of a felony, three or more misdemeanors or one serious misdemeanor, described as either driving under the influence or a range of gun, sex or burglary offenses.
Mayorkas would not say how much it would cost to hire additional staff to process the hundreds of thousands of applications. But an internal outline of the program obtained by the Associated Press estimated that it could cost up to $585 million, with user fees either paying for all of the costs, or coming up a little short.
Opponents of the program, including Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said the guidance issued Friday leaves the door wide open for fraud. He said the program will divert funding and resources from Citizenship and Immigration Services officers working on legal visa applications. And he wondered how the administration could be working so hard to help illegal immigrants on a day that the national unemployment rate rose to 8.3%.
"Today's guidance undermines the rule of law and gives lawbreakers an unfair advantage over legal immigrants," Smith said. "When will this president's assault on the rule of law and the American people end?"
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The dancing bear attends bachelorette parties, birthdays, etc, and for some strange reason, chicks go crazy for him. Perfectly normal girls, turn into cock crazed, cum guzzling whores at the site of the dancing bear strippers. It seems that when you introduce a male stripper into a room full of girls, their inner slut comes out to play. Note to self: no more bachelorette parties for the girlfriend. Also, get fat ass into shape, become male stripper. Who would have thought a dancing bear sex site would become so popular. Go figure.
I'm not sure who this girl is, but she could definitely have a career in porn.
[Update, November 2011] We're at 189,000+ views for this page now.. The bear keeps on dancing and dancing and, well, you get the picture..
[Update, March 2011] It has been approximately 2 years since this page was first published, and in that time, it has received over 60,000 views (and counting), thanks largely in part to people searching for "dancing bear porn" and related phrases in Google,Yahoo and other search engines. I think it's safe to say that The Tale of the Dancing Bear has blown the fuck up. Not only do they have unique content, but they update the members area with new shit all the damn time. It's tough to find this level of quality these days so it's no wonder the masses are flocking to the bear. Anyway, that's it for my little update. Here's hoping for another 1.5 years of success, and beyond. Cheers ;)
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Gift Guide: For The Person Who's Always Cold
No matter who you are and where you live, you're bound to know someone who's always cold. You know… that person who wears wool sweaters in 80-degree weather, whose hands and lips turn blue when there's a slight spring breeze. It's time to help them with their struggle. We've compiled a list of cozy and warm items to gift your chronically freezing friend. Check 'em out.


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Welcome to my website about my family history.
This project was started in 2004 soon after the death of my grandfather Harold Dutton.
It is still ongoing but I have so much information now, it is time to put it in some sort of order.
I will be tracing the history of the Family using my father ( Loftus) and mother ( Dutton) as the starting point.
The information was collected from Family members, Census, BMD, Parish, libraries, Internet web sites and Internet search records.
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Transpennine Express runs regular trains to Edinburgh. The station is called Waverley Railway Station and a tourist information centre is located just outside the station.
There are a number of bus services that serve Edinburgh Waverley station including city sightseeing buses and bus services to Edinburgh Airport. For more information visit www.traveline.org.uk or call 0871 200 2233.
PLUSBUS add on fare - £3.40. For more information visit www.plusbus.info.
City Sightseeing open top bus tours operate in Edinburgh. To get 25% off the price of a ticket go to the Edinburgh Bus Tour page and type in the promotion code FTPE10.
There are a number of NCP car parks close to Edinburgh Waverley station which are available 24 hours a day. For more information visit www.ncp.co.uk.
Taxis can be found within Edinburgh Waverley station.
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Car hire is available at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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This was the young, telegenic, and popular Robby Gallaty of Brainerd Baptist (mega-)Church in Tennessee.
Many of the buildings of ancient Crow Wing were moved to Brainerd.
Mr. Brainerd had fired at the very crisis, and his aim was unerring.
At this moment perfect silence fell on all, for they saw that Mr. Brainerd had discovered something unusual and alarming.
Mission ridge preserves the memory of the Brainerd establishment.
Mr. Brainerd was, however, only an Assistant Professor, and it was now understood by all that he would never be anything higher.
"I would be glad to have you take hold of it," Brainerd replied.
I was unable to do anything at Brainerd, and concluded to visit smaller towns, where my little stock would look larger.
Brainerd Dispatch, weekly, Ingersoll & Willard, established 1881.
At Brainerd the Captain delivered his lecture for the first time, to a crowded and appreciative audience.


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|Sadeghi, Ali
|Graff, Carrie
|Starr, James
|Mccarty, Gregory
|Codling, Eton
|Sefton, Kerry
Submitted to: Soil Science
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/8/2006
Publication Date: 11/15/2006
Citation: Sadeghi, A.M., Graff, C.D., Starr, J.L., McCarty, G.W., Codling, E.E., Sefton, K.A. 2006. Spatial variability in phosphorus before and after poultry manure application in small plots. Soil Science. 171:850-857. Interpretive Summary: Accurate assessment of environmental research on small plots requires knowledge of variability in soil properties at small spatial scales. In precision agriculture studies, variability in the underlying process that control crop response and the environmental fate of nutrients can be studied in terms of the spatial variability in soil physical and chemical properties. While many field studies have been conducted to evaluate crop response to variability in soil nutrients at large scales, few studies investigate spatial variability within small plots. Because most agricultural research relies in part or entirely on small plot designs, understanding the variability of soils at small spatial scales is important for interpretation of results. This paper discusses the spatial variability of soil phosphorus within 8 small plots before and after the application of poultry manure. Results show that there is inherent variability before and even after poultry manure application. The strength of the spatial variability, however, can be liked to natural variability or management practices. Evaluation of this data reveals the need to appropriately account for spatial variability of soil phosphorus in small plots before and after manure applications, and the role field management plays in changing the variability.
Technical Abstract: Accurate assessment of environmental research on small plots requires knowledge of the spatial variability in soil properties at small spatial scales. The effect of management practices, such as manure application, can affect this variability and should be accounted for in small plot studies. The goal of this research was to evaluate the spatial variability of soil total phosphorus (TP) on 8 small plots before and after poultry manure application in 2003 and 2004. Soils were collected on an approximate 10 m grid in all plots. Spatial variability was assessed through semivariance analysis and the ratio of nugget to total semivariance was used to classify spatial dependence. Detection of spatial structure was dependent on the number of samples within each plot. Spatial dependence was moderate to strong after application in 2003 with nugget to total semivariance ratios ranging between 0.09 and 0.4. This can likely be attributed to 4 significant rainfall events that redistributed soil TP on the landscape. The lack of spatial variability in 2004 post application TP reflects the inherent random variability that arises from manure application as no major rainfall event occurred between application and soil sampling. The range over which soil TP varied was less than 25 m in all plots for which spatial variability could be detected, suggesting that it should be accounted for in small plot studies.


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In 2010, Peters set an attendance record for the biggest single comedy audience in Australia, when more than 13,000 fans attended his show at Sydney's Acer Arena.
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Excellent fluffy texture! I served the olives on the side because we had a few no olive people around, and it was a big hit with everyone. Yum! Thanks for posting. Made for PAC Spring 2008.
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- 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans butter beans
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 cup portugal hot pepper, diced
- 1 cup kalamata olive, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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August 17, 2012
Regarding the Colorado mass shooting and subsequent gun control debate: Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people and injured hundreds in Oklahoma City without using a single firearm. 'Nuff said. Sherry Kuzma South Whitehall Township
Brown responds to accusations of misconduct
By Samantha Marcus, Of The Morning Call
August 7, 2014
Northampton County Executive John Brown on Thursday called allegations by county Democrats that he's used a public relations consultant for political purposes "unfounded" and an attempt to promote political agendas. Brown spoke out in response to repeated accusations, raised again by Controller Steve Barron at Thursday's council meeting, that Sahl Communications was helping the Republican executive raise money and strategize at the taxpayers' expense. Sahl Communications has a $76,500 contract with the county.
Benefits out of control
December 25, 2010
Public sector benefits and pensions are out of control. We who work in the private sector can no longer afford constant real estate tax increases to pay for public employees, who are in many cases retiring while only in their 40s. The government jobs need to reflect today's reality. The employees need to pay for their own retirement and health care costs just like everyone in the private sector. Paul Wasilewski Bethlehem
Poachers on prowl for bog turtles, too
By Brendan Gibbons, Of The Scranton Times-Tribune
August 7, 2014
SCRANTON — Researchers aren't the only people searching for bog turtles. Poachers are also on the prowl. Each turtle can fetch up to $5,000 on the illegal reptile market. Ounce for ounce, that makes the endangered bog turtles more valuable than elephant ivory. "It's a very interesting subculture," said Capt. Tom Burrell, head of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's special investigations unit. "There are some people that are just very into turtles and reptiles. Others are into it because they're illegal.
Control criminals, not guns
January 19, 2013
I'm so tired of hearing about gun control. Why don't we hear about the real problem of criminal control? All of the anti-gun people need to think about this: If it's 3 a.m. and someone's breaking into your house to do who knows what to you and your family, would you rather have a firearm to protect your family or have to wait for the police to show up, which may take a few minutes at best? How long did it take for the Newtown shooter to inflict that massacre? Only minutes! The police couldn't protect those victims.
Are gun control laws justified?
March 26, 2013
A common argument for additional gun control laws is they are worth it even if only one life is saved. Perhaps we should limit our automobile speed on roads to 30 mph; it should be worth it if only one life is saved. Think how many lives could be saved if we all drove only 10 mph. Ken Oppenheim Upper Macungie Township
Discuss gun control without slogans
January 10, 2013
How many times are we going to hear the nonsensical refrain that "guns don't kill people, people do"? Yes, in Newtown, Conn., a person — Adam Lanza — killed 26 children and adults in the Sandy Hook Elementary School. But how did he do it? Did he strangle each one? No, he shot his way into a school with a gun. He killed each child and each adult with a gun. Finally, he shot himself with a gun. All of this killing within minutes. Please stop telling us that all types of guns should be readily available to almost anyone because, after all, someone intent on killing could use a machete or a baseball bat. And kill 26 people within minutes without being stopped?
Try alternatives to chemicals for insect control
By Sue Kittek, Special to The Morning Call
June 9, 2012
Pests, predators, pollinators or just pretty, I'm often asked about dealing with insects. There is frequently confusion about good and bad ones. Ticks and mosquitoes are definitely pests — disease-carriers that have little to recommend them except as food for birds and other insects. However, dragonflies and spiders are wonderful agents of natural pest control. While the tomato hornworm is the bane of many gardeners, who among us doesn't enjoy watching the flitting of a swallowtail or monarch butterfly?
State should maintain control of liquor stores
August 4, 2011
Pennsylvania should be proud to have the very best liquor stores for price, quality and control, which are extremely important. In my travels of 40 years in the United States and Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania's liquor stores are the leader for price, control and quality continuance. Please don't attempt to fix anything that is not broke. We should be proud to be the state with a superior system. Raymond E. Mentzer Jr. Upper Saucon Township
Retain local control over local schools
April 26, 2012
The question itself points to the wrongheadedness of the No Child Left Behind Act. Control of the curriculum should be left to the local school districts. They better understand the educational needs of their students and better understand the appropriate balance in the time devoted to various parts of the curriculum. Districts that put greater emphasis on subjects like math and reading solely because they are the subjects covered in the standardized tests are abjectly yielding local control over their schools.
Controller: Computer entries tie landlord to Bethlehem YMCA thefts
By Riley Yates, Of The Morning Call
August 6, 2014
It was a eureka moment as authorities probed the theft of rent money at the Bethlehem YMCA's affordable housing unit. A city detective and Northampton County Controller Stephen Barron were comparing the receipts tenants received from their landlord with the payments reported in the YMCA's accounting system. Some of the numbers didn't match, and some weren't entered at all. But who was cooking the books? That, Barron said, is when he realized that the software program tracks who makes each entry.
Coal, health advocates square off over proposed federal carbon controls during Pittsburgh hearing
By Don Hopey, Stephanie Ritenbaugh, Of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 1, 2014
PITTSBURGH — Hearings on proposed federal carbon controls for coal-burning power plants spawned a march by thousands of coal miners and a rally by hundreds of environmentalists — and succeeded in demonstrating that a major change in the nation's energy policy will not be easy. Dozens of individuals spoke over two days here, including 22 members of the United Mine Workers of America, 15 Sierra Club leaders or members, eight International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members, three members of Mom's Clean Air Force, two coal companies and former astronaut Jay Apt, now a professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Traffic-control worker killed on Schuylkill County road
By Frank Warner, Of The Morning Call
July 31, 2014
A Pottsville man was killed Thursday afternoon when a minivan hit him as he did traffic-control work for a contractor on an eastern Schuylkill County road, police said. William R. Hoffman, 66, was directing traffic on Morea Road near Route 54, Mahanoy Township, at 12:50 p.m. when he was hit by the westbound van driven by Cathy A. Moss, 67, of Barnesville, state police at Frackville said. Hoffman died at the scene, Trooper Joseph J. Aponick said. A state police collision analysis team was called to investigate.
Runner's World Half Marathon unveils faster Bethlehem course
By Gary R. Blockus, Of The Morning Call
July 29, 2014
Runners taking part in the 2014 Runner's World Half Marathon on Oct. 19 will feel something they hadn't felt in the previous two years of the Rodale publication's signature race: speed. During a media conference on Tuesday at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, race organizers announced a change to the course that eliminates two of the big hills while adding a much smaller one. "There are a lot more stretches of long straightaways that will make it even faster," said Bart Yasso, the chief running officer for Runner's World.
Without gun control, another school shooting awaits
July 14, 2014
OK, enough bloodshed in schools. Children in schools have always had difficulty with their emerging emotions and interplay with their peers, but they have never had such ready access to firearms. We all know that the adolescent brain has not developed enough impulse control, and there are not enough mental health workers in the world to see, evaluate and treat every confused student. This is the hard lesson we have learned from the last few school massacres. America has a romantic relationship with the Wild West, the gun on your hip, ready to right whatever perceived wrong there is. What is the common denominator to all of this?
Another lawsuit filed in Northampton PR tiff
By Laurie Mason Schroeder, Of The Morning Call
July 10, 2014
The company that got the job as Northampton County's public relations consultant in a no-bid process that's spawned a contentious fight between Controller Stephen Barron and County Executive John Brown offers, among other services, "crisis communications. " That could soon be sorely needed, as the legal fight over Sahl Communications' hiring intensified this week. Barron filed suit Thursday in Northampton County Court, asking a judge to step in and clarify the process that Brown used when he entered into a $76,500 contract with Sahl earlier this month without getting County Council's approval.
'Nanny State' out of control with sprinkler issue
December 1, 2010
The Nanny State is out of control. We built the house we now live in, and the thought of sprinklers never entered our mind. We did have smoke detectors installed and thought that was more than enough. House fires start in only a few places: kitchen; living room, if you have a stove or a fireplace; or maybe in the basement by the furnace. The requirement of sprinklers sounds like it came from the sprinkler manufacturer association. Construction is down and some yahoo is just trying to cook up a little business!
Gun control discussion will never occur
August 1, 2012
The more I read about gun control and this country's resistance to it, the more concerned I am with the rational thinking in today's society. No one wants to take away your guns. No one wants to deprive you of the right to protect yourself or your family. But do you need an AK-47 and a huge magazine of ammunition to do so? Law enforcement across the country agrees that no one needs these types of weapons. Our leaders are so afraid of the National Rifle Association that they are unwilling to have the conversation necessary to figure out what is truly right and good for America.
Alan Gottlieb and Dave Workman: Bloomberg's gun control campaign based on questionable statistics
July 4, 2014
When Michael Bloomberg recently suggested that his pathway to heaven was already paved with his own golden "gun control" deeds, he overlooked one of the Ten Commandments, the one about giving "false testimony. " The billionaire ex-mayor's long-running gun prohibition campaign is built around falsehoods — a pattern of deceit that has included counting a slain terrorism suspect as a victim of gun violence, the persistent use of a bogus claim about gun sales and background checks, and grossly inflating the number of school shootings.
Bethlehem man who choked pregnant girlfriend pleads guilty
By Riley Yates, Of The Morning Call
June 27, 2014
After a few drinks at a bar, the Bethlehem man came home and got into a heated argument with his pregnant girlfriend. When she left their Wyandotte Street house to get away from him, Steven T. Biechy knocked her down on the sidewalk and dragged her back inside by the legs. Then he got a 0.22-caliber handgun and put it against Jean Freyberger's head, repeatedly asking her, "Who wants to die first?" Then he put her in a chokehold, and attempted to snap her neck with his hands. In court Friday pleading guilty to crimes that could put him away for decades, Biechy insisted that he couldn't remember all of the events that January night that a prosecutor recounted.
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US says Iran forming pro-regime militia in Syria (AFP) AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE) By Mathieu Rabechault 08/14/12)
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The United States on Tuesday accused Iran of setting up a pro-regime militia in Syria as Washington increasingly ties the crisis there to interference by its long-time foe Tehran.
Western powers are already locked in a diplomatic stand-off with Iran over what they say is its plan to develop nuclear weapons, and tensions are high between US and Iranian patrols in the oil shipping lanes of the Gulf.
Iran and Syria are long-standing allies and joint sponsors of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, but the formation of an Iranian- backed force inside Syria would mark a new and dangerous chapter in an already bloody conflict.
Rights groups say more than 23,000 people have been killed in 17 months of fighting between troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al- Assad and rebel forces, including civilians killed in the regime´s brutal crackdown.
"It is obvious that Iran has been playing a larger role in Syria in many ways," US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said at a joint press conference with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey.
Panetta said the United States has evidence that Iran´s Revolutionary Guards are "trying to develop, trying to train a militia within Syria to be able to fight on behalf of the regime."
"We are seeing a growing presence by Iran and that is of deep concern to us. We do not think that Iran ought to play that role at this moment in time, that´s dangerous... It´s adding to the killing that´s going on in Syria."
Panetta urged Tehran to stay out of the conflict, saying: "Our hope is that Iran thinks better about how much they do want to get involved. The Syrian people ought to determine their future, not Iran."
Last week, Syrian rebels captured 48 Iranians they accused of supporting the regime. Tehran admitted that some of the men were "retired" Revolutionary Guards, but insisted they were on a religious pilgrimage.
The Revolutionary Guards, an elite military organization, has a history of sponsoring armed groups abroad in order to further Iran´s interests.
Apart from Hezbollah, a powerful Shiite armed faction in Lebanon, Iran has also been accused of supporting various Shiite militias in Iraq, such as elements of the Mahdi Army of firebrand cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Hezbollah has proved one of Israel´s deadliest foes in clashes in southern Lebanon and stands accused of carrying out bomb attacks around the world. The Mahdi Army at times bitterly resisted the former US occupation of Iraq.
The US administration had already accused Hezbollah of lending aid to Assad´s embattled regime, and Dempsey said the new militia is based on the model of the Mahdi Army and has Shiite and Alawite recruits. Assad´s regime is dominated by figures from his Alawite minority, a sub-branch of Shiite Islam, and the defections of several senior Sunni Muslim officials in recent weeks has sharpened the country´s sectarian divide.
The bulk of the rebels are from Syria´s Sunni majority, and both sides have been accused of attacks on members of rival communities. The US officials said Syria´s army has been weakened by desertions and defections within its top hierarchy.
"The Syrian army has been fighting now for about 18 months or so. And any army would be taxed with that kind of pace," Dempsey said, adding he expected that the Syrian military was experiencing resupply and morale problems.
"That´s why Iran is stepping in to form this militia, to take some of the pressure off of the Syrian military."
Panetta said that Washington would continue to provide humanitarian aid to Syria refugees, to monitor the regime´s chemical weapons stockpile and to send "non-lethal" supplies to the rebels.
He added that some of the United States´ regional allies would provide "more aggressive assistance to the opposition as well" -- an apparent reference to reported arms shipments from Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. (Copyright © 2012 Agence France Presse. 08/14/12)
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The British government will allow persons in England to send remittances to Lithuanian and Polish relatives who are now refugees in the Soviet Union, within the existing currency regulations, it was announced today by the Polish-Jewish Refugee Fund here.
As a result of negotiations between the Fund and the British authorities, anyone in England wishing to send money to relatives in Russia may register at the Fund offices and the necessary arrangements will be made.


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18 pikelet recipes for brunch, lunch or snack time
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dessert or an anytime snack - and able to be frozen and whipped out whenever a craving arises - there is much to love about a humble pikelet. Zoe Meunier has put together 18 flipping fantastic pikelet recipes for you to try.
Kids love pikelets – and most adults aren't impartial either. Perfect to eat at any time of day, here are 18 delicious recipes, so get flipping!
Basic pikelets
With their ability to be frozen and whipped out for lunch boxes, after-school snacks or a late-night craving, experiment to find the pikelet recipe that's perfect for you and your family.
1. Pikelets
A basic pikelet recipe – a great first finger food for bubs and toddlers.
- See here for the Pikelets recipe.
2. Gluten-free pikelets
Nut-free and gluten-free – because no child should ever have to miss out on the joy that is a pikelet.
- See here for the Gluten-free pikelets recipe.
3. Lunch box pikelets
Make up a double batch of these and have next week's lunch boxes sorted! (Then put your feet up and have a well-deserved cuppa!)
- See here for the Lunch box pikelets recipe.
4. Mum's pikelets
Because every mum should have her very own pikelet recipe that she can whip up whenever the need arises …
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Savoury pikelets
With the addition of some veggies and/or fish, your humble pikelet can turn into a well-rounded kids' meal, entree or supper.
5. Smoked salmon and pikelet salad
A perfect starter, light meal or lunch – and a palatable way for kids to up their fish intake.
- See here for the Smoked salmon and pikelet salad recipe.
6. Corn and cheese pikelet
These versatile little pikelets make the perfect brunch, kids meal or lunch box hero.
- See here for the Corn and cheese pikelet recipe.
7. Corn pikelets
Whip up a quick batch whenever you hear a tummy rumbling – they freeze well too.
- See here for the Corn pikelets recipe.
8. Vegetable pikelets
Delicious savoury pikelets packed full of every mum's favourite veggies – hidden ones!
- See here for the Vegetable pikelets recipe.
9. Mini pikelets with smoked salmon and crème fraiche
Perfect to whip up for your next cocktail or kids party.
- See here for the Smoked salmon and crème fraiche recipe.
10. Veggie pikelets
Want to make kids' party food that they'll love but is secretly good for them? Try these veggie pikelets on for size.
- See here for the Veggie pikelets recipe.
Sweet pikelets
Add some fruit or some decadent chocolate for a delicious pikelet dessert or indulgent brekkie.
11. Cinnamon pikelets with strawberry jam and cream
Best eaten in bed on a Sunday morning and cooked by someone else. (Hey, we can dream, eh?)
- See here for the Cinnamon pikelets with strawberry jam and cream recipe.
12. Ricotta pikelets
Served with a delicious berry butter, these ricotta pikelets make for a decadent Sunday breakfast or cheeky late-night snack.
- See here for the Ricotta pikelets recipe.
13. Blueberry pikelets
Because blueberries + pikelets = yum.
- See here for the Blueberry pikelets recipe.
14. Apple pikelets
Apple puree enriches these pikelets and makes them an ideal lunch box addition.
- See here for the Apple pikelets recipe.
15. Banana pikelets recipe
Rare is the child who doesn't love anything with bananas in it, and these are sure to be no exception. Stick 'em in a lunch box or serve 'em up as an after-school snack.
- See here for the Banana pikelets recipe.
16. Chocolate almond butter pikelets
Chocolate. Almond. Butter. Pikelets. Any issues so far? Didn't think so …
- See here for the Chocolate almond butter pikelets recipe.
17. Pikelets with chocolate sauce
Both the pikelets and the chocolate sauce will keep for a few days. In the unlikely event that there will be any left over …
- See here for the Pikelets with chocolate sauce recipe.
18. Easter bunny pikelets
Complete with cute little ears and face, these cute little pikelets are perfect to serve up at Easter time. But toddlers will love them at any time of the year.
- See here for the Easter bunny pikelets recipe.
When's your favourite time of day to eat pikelets?
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Graduate school prepares students for a range of intellectual and professional endeavors. Unfortunately, responding to scholarly insults and academic shade-throwing isn't one of them.
But for scholars in the fields of race and ethnic studies—including those who work outside the ivory tower—dealing with snide questions, nasty comments, and occasional name-calling is just part of the job description. Over the years, these academics have repeatedly told me that their work is uniquely misunderstood and dismissed by students, fellow faculty, and the general public. The election of Barack Obama, some say, has only made it tougher to defend ethnic studies: Amid declarations of a "post-racial" America, how do you explain why you study and write about racism?
Nearly every race-studies scholar—white professors included—can identify a phrase that drives them uniquely nuts: "Stop playing the race card." "What about white studies?" "Racism is no longer an issue. Why are you beating a dead horse?"
Some writers and scholars say they feel inclined to track haters down to deliver custom curse-outs. Others offer a simple "Kanye shrug" and keep moving. Still others say they feel compelled to offer thoughtful responses because they view insensitive questions as teachable moments. Those who take this tactic say they are willing to hand out maps, but they refuse to be racial tour guides.
"I promise you, if I had a quarter for every time some fool said, 'Why do you make everything about race?' in emails or comments or letters to various publications I've written for in my 20-year career, several dorms full of college students would have laundry money for a year," says Denene Millner, an Atlanta-based journalist and editor whose work explores the intersections of parenting and race in America.
So is there a right way to answer this kind of skepticism? I asked almost two-dozen writers and scholars to share the questions or comments they hear most often, and to offer some advice on how graduate students and junior faculty in race and ethnic studies can respond. Here are some highlights:
"I'm so tired of talking about race."
Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr.
Associate professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies and performing arts
Washington University in St. Louis
The complaint I receive often, while teaching at a private, elite institution, where many students think they are highly liberal: "I am so tired of thinking, talking, writing about race." Some go so far as to say they're experiencing "race fatigue."
Often my response is flippant: "Imagine how tiring it is being tired of the racist bigotry, prejudice, and unjust treatment within and outside the classroom."
This is also my opportunity to have my largely white classroom deal with its privilege, as well as to think about the material impacts of racism in the everyday lives of people of color, rather than race as an abstract idea. I think there is a real valuable lesson in confronting students about their "fatigue" as an indicator of white racist privilege, as well as a cultural trend to discount any racial grievance. Of course, this disadvantages and dismisses those who suffer from racist systems, in that it invalidates all discussions of race in order to guarantee white comfort and particular claims to impunity.
To a young junior scholar, I would say: Do not appear defensive. Defer to the student and ask him or her to be self-reflective. Instead of simply saying that race fatigue comes from a privileged space, I would ask a student: "At what moments are you most fatigued?" "What are the repercussions of your fatigue?" "Does that make race and racism a subject not to be engaged?" This approach pushes the student toward a more critical examination of his or her own position, rather than letting the student assume you operate from a biased position.
The other option may be to perform standpoint theory: "Might you imagine what repeated offenses by neighborhood police officers would do to your understanding of 'home?'" "Can you imagine always having to take orders, recommendations, and criticism from folks who look different than you while being told that your difference doesn't matter?"
"Why are you always talking about black people and diversity?"
Valerie Boyd
Associate professor of journalism
University of Georgia
Please note: This question has a few common variations: "Talking about" may be substituted with "writing about," if you, dear scholar, have been so brazen as to articulate your views in print. Also, the term "people of color" may be used instead of "black people" if, and only if, both of the following conditions are met: (a) You are, yourself, visibly a person of color who does not, to the untrained eye, appear to be black; and (b) your questioner prides himself on being more enlightened than most of his colleagues and more aware of our multiculti world.
There are several appropriate answers for this question and its variations. Feel free to choose from the answers below as the situation warrants.
1. "When was the last time you talked or wrote about black people, people of color, or diversity and inclusion?"
2. "If not me, who? If not now, when?"
3. "Because I actually love and respect people of color and believe that our stories should be given vociferous voice." Or, to use the vernacular: "Say it loud—I'm black and I'm proud!"
4. "Because I genuinely find people of color more interesting than white people."
"You're lucky black people let you teach what you do!"
Mark Naison
Professor of history and African-American studies
Fordham University
When I've told white people that I teach in a black-studies department, they've told me, "You're lucky black people let you teach what you do." Or they've said, "Black people are the biggest racists around. I thought they would eat up a white boy like you."
They think that no white person, no matter who they are, would be accorded that opportunity. The fact that many black people might be fair and open-minded never crosses their minds.
If you are a white scholar who teaches in an ethnic studies department or program, best be prepared for the greatest skepticism and resistance to come from whites who think the whole field is illegitimate and preaches hatred of white people and contempt for American traditions. A lot of whites in the U.S. now think they are the major victims of racism and that black people play the race card against them to gain unfair advantages.
You need to be ready for this and have some quick retorts to statements like these.
If they say, "Black people hate white people," respond by saying: "No, my colleagues love white people! It's white racists they have problems with, which at this point is about half of the country!"
If somebody tells you that black people are the biggest racists, respond by saying: "To me, that's a case of the pot calling the kettle white!"
"You're the real racist!"
Kirsten West Savali
News One, Huffington Post, AlterNet, The Root
If you write about race and racism, be prepared for people to call you a racist and say that you hate white people. And be prepared for them to not understand that you are studying systemic racism and it's not about individual prejudice.
That is the complicated line that black scholars, writers, journalists and activists must walk. That death-defying feat of balancing facts with fire, rationale with rage—and being unapologetic about doing so. There will be those who call you racist, who expect that your desire to further your education means you've accepted tokenism as progress. There will be those who ask you to consider your personal achievements as collective uplift. Know when this happens that these critics are running from the truth because they benefit from the post-racial lie.
Do not allow white critics to assert their privilege and demand that you shift the conversation to smoother terrain, one which allows them to ignore their own complicity in the systems that continue to oppress people of color. Allow no one tell you that your work is not important. Write, research, and teach with revolutionary rage, as if the very future of this country depends on it. Because it does.
The next time someone tells you that you are the racist or questions why you talk about black people and diversity, turn to them and say: "Let me ask you: Why shouldn't I be talking about black people and diversity? I'm sure your answer will tell you all you need to know about why I do my work."
"We were hoping for a black candidate."
Matthew Pratt Guterl
Professor of Africana studies and American studies
Brown University
I used to get a lot of awkward questions. "Why are you writing a book about that?" Or: "We were hoping for a black candidate; what made you apply?" Even worse, and usually over dinner or in a quiet room: "I hear what you are saying, but aren't black people really better at basketball?"
I suppose there is a lesson to be learned and taught in each moment, but sometimes—often, in these cases—it just seems like there is too much to teach and too little chance of it being learned, especially when there is a bigger audience in the room, or when you have just ten minutes to talk. You do what you can—and what you can do is perform social triage.
But then, there are deeper lessons here. My "favorite" such moment involves my visit to the inner parlor of a famous scholar in my field, who—having only read my CV—greeted me warmly, gave me a soul handshake, and then, after assessing the qualities of that handshake, looked me up and down, and asked me: "Are you black or are you white?" I have no clue what he saw (or sensed), but I do know that a part of what he wanted was a simple clarification of my relationship to African-American studies, to ethnic studies, and to the broader interests of critical racial and ethnic studies. We fumbled through the first few minutes of that conversation before parting awkwardly, and I've spent the last decade-and-a-half trying to provide the clarity he desired on my own carefully chosen terms.
I wouldn't characterize his question as "dumb." Or, really, any of the others. But what do you do if someone asks you a question like that?
If you're at a conference, or addressing a larger audience, I don't think you can just leave that sort of thing hanging out there unaddressed. Neither can you just slam the lid down. No matter who you are and how you define yourself, you'll be judged in some fashion. So be polite, be direct, and take control of the conversation. If your questioner persists, or ask a follow-up (and this will happen), agree to disagree, ask for time afterwards, and move on. Avoid the temptation, I say, to shame the questioner.
In private, you have more room to move. And more room to assertively confront these questions. I've been asked the question about blackness and basketball, for example, more times than I can remember, but always in private. The result is usually a long conversation about political economy, basketball vs. baseball, urban and suburban space, the work of representations, farm systems and schooling, and so on.
Basically, there is no real "off" time. Every single context—every dinner party, every casual conversation—can be transformed by a single dumb question. So be ready. You can be more partisan in private. Prepare to make fewer friends. And to make better friends whenever you do make them.
There is a final category of questions here: Sometimes, I get questions that are meant to test my supposed commitment to whiteness, or even to white supremacy. I wouldn't call these "dumb;" I'd call them dangerous. Whenever I get them, I'm reminded that the person who asks me something silly about blackness and basketball, or who wonders, almost innocently, why I write what I write, isn't the worst. They, at least, seem to be asking questions because they don't have hard answers. The worst ones are still out there. And they don't go to the MLA or ASA to ask questions.
"You're so smart and articulate."
Camille Zubrinsky Charles
Professor of sociology, Africana studies, and education
University of Pennsylvania
I am surprised at how often I still get this from white people in professional settings. I mean, I'm generally a modest person, but I have a Ph.D.! I'm supposed to be smart and articulate!
It starts early, and even though no one explains it, your gut tells you it isn't really a compliment. Something about the intonation and facial expression of the white person saying it is offensive, off-putting, and creepy. At best it's a backhanded compliment; worst-case, it's an expression of shock that I don't fit the stereotypes of black people as unintelligent and inarticulate. So it's kind of like: "Wow, you're so smart and well-spoken … not at all like those other black people!" All smiles and glee. Yay, me. Not.
Now, I like to respond with a bit of sarcasm. When I'm approached after a talk or a class lecture and someone sings my praises with that faint hint of surprise that I'm "so smart and articulate," I remind him or her that these traits are "part of the job description." The security of tenure and rank brought with them the audacity to smile and say, "you seem so surprised!"
Always with a smile on my face, making direct eye contact, projecting confidence. Of course I'm smart. Of course I'm articulate. That you expected something so different—no, something antithetical—to that really isn't about me.
Yes, I am smart. Yes, I am articulate. My understanding of the "origins" of white peoples' shock and their well-intentioned "compliments" keeps me from cussing people out, allows me to be the bigger person, to believe that they really do mean well. But that shit still stings.
I've worked long and hard to get to where I am; my continued presence here is activism. In that revolutionary spirit, I see it as both my right and my obligation to make use of the teachable moment, to share in this small way "how it feels to be a problem." Because we are not post-racial, and that damn color line is some serious shit.
So I'll be damned if I thank you. In fact, you need to feel my pain. For stating the obvious, I say (politely, metaphorically, and with a smile), "Wow, imagine that!!"
You're welcome.
"I can't do anything with a degree in African-American or ethnic studies."
Siobhan Brooks
Assistant professor of African-American studies
California State University at Fullerton
When I came to Cal State Fullerton, I was amazed that in most of my African-American studies courses, there were few (if any) black students. The dynamic was radically different from my own experience 20 years ago as a student at San Francisco State University, which was one of the first campus to have blacks studies. During that time, students of color— having come from public schools that taught us little about ourselves—wanted to know about our history. I couldn't figure out what was going on not only at Fullerton, but at other urban campuses I'd taught at, where students of color resisted taking ethnic-studies courses.
During my first semester at Cal State Fullerton, black faculty members held a panel in our African-American Cultural Center to introduce ourselves. One professor asked the students why they were not taking our classes. Silence filled the room; students appeared uncomfortable at the question. Finally, one student responded: "I'm a health-education major, and I didn't major in ethnic studies because I didn't know what career could come from it." We listened, nodding our heads. This answer made sense. Most Cal State students are working-class; they need an end result from their college investment—something tangible, a job.
First-time faculty teaching in ethnic-studies departments may come across students of color who don't want to major in ethnic studies for this reason. My advice to new faculty addressing this issue is to provide clear examples to students of how ethnic studies can enhance their career options. For example, a black student majoring in business with a dual degree in African-American studies will be equipped to argue that black consumers have specific needs that can be served by whatever company he or she works for. Similar arguments can be made for students of color majoring in nursing, computer science, film studies—that being trained in ethnic studies makes them competitive in the job market.
Invite students that graduated from the major back to speak about what they have done with their degrees. For example, this year at Cal State Fullerton, we graduated eight African-American majors. We definitely plan to invite some back to discuss how their degrees helped them.
"Ethnic studies isn't a real discipline."
David J. Leonard
Associate professor of critical culture, gender, and race studies
Washington State University at Pullman
In one of my first job interviews, I was asked: "You say you are interdisciplinary, but what would you say if I said you were undisciplined?" Putting aside the fact that wasn't much of a question, it was one of many instances where my interdisciplinary background as a scholar of ethnic studies was both devalued and disparaged.
People are going to talk this kind of mess. While this says something about them, it still hurts. I get it. And it is going to take on many forms, from colleagues scoffing at the perceived lack of rigor in your field to comment sections littered with phrases like "I can't believe they even have that department."
Rational responses are unlikely to be effective. Sure, you could highlight your citation index or send copies of your expanding CV. You could even drop some theory on them or stat-check them into submission. But why? I would tell you to ignore these academic dinosaurs.
Flat-earthers who deny the intellectual value of ethnic studies are commonplace inside and outside of the academy. The contempt and disparagement gets tiresome. But remember: Your work matters. We didn't enter into this field for glory or approval from those who parrot narratives of colorblindness; we don't teach, research and write for the David Horowitzes of the world, or those who identify "real disciplines" through a Mad Men-era perspective.
Try not to care if you are labeled a radical or activist looking to challenge racism. That's what we do! Embrace it and keep moving. The next time somebody tells you that ethnic studies isn't a real discipline, turn to them and say: "Real or not, it's here to stay. So why don't you take your tweed jacket to the cleaners? I have work to do."
"How is black sexuality any different from white sexuality?"
Marlon M. Bailey
Associate professor of gender studies and American studies
Indiana University at Bloomington
A woman came up to me at a conference and asked, "Why do you study black sexuality? Why focus on black sexuality as opposed to white sexuality?"
I looked at her and said, "I'm not interested in white people's sexuality. I'm interested in doing scholarship that's directly relevant to black life." She gave me a perplexed look and then said, "Oh, OK. I guess that's fair."
I get really tired of the notion that research on black people is not as valuable or universal as the study of white people. Research on all people should be valued. Just as black people are very complicated and complex, so is our gender and sexuality. As researchers and scholars, we should always be interested in producing scholarship and research that emerges from and is relevant to people's everyday lives.
Funders will say that the study of black sexuality is too particular. But black people's gender and sexual identities and experiences are influenced by our race, our ethnic identities, and our experiences. We can't talk about what it means to be a black heterosexual person or a black gay or lesbian person without examining it through the "black" part, which means that we have a history in this country of race, racism, and white supremacy being practiced on our bodies through sexual and gender violence.
If somebody asks you why you study black sexuality, tell him or her that it's important for black scholars to take control of our sexuality and study it, because when other people do, it tends to be inaccurate and pathologizes blackness.
You could also tell people that you're not interested in the obvious. You're interested in uncovering what's invisible. For instance, LGBT people are not visible. In most scholarship and in popular culture, almost all the gay people are white. And all the black people are straight. You could ask people to think about their own experiences and what they see. Turn the question back on them: "What representations of black sexuality do you see? What do you know about black sexuality?"
"Do you have a Ph.D.?"
Kerry Ann Rockquemore
CEO and president
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
I've been asked if I have a Ph.D. so many times that it's not a shock any more. Nor is it a surprise when I say "yes," and someone exclaims, "You have a Ph.D.?"
I don't get offended anymore. To me it's a classic moment that signifies there's some kind of synaptic misfire. People tend to have an image of a professor in their minds. Then they look at me, and it just does not add up. So it causes a brain fart and they ask this question to clarify what they're seeing.
An exchange like this tells me that I don't have the benefit of the doubt. When this happens, it's a natural response to have your insecurity button pushed. When you see students start asking these clarifying questions of new faculty, the professors' response is to over prepare and over function on their teaching to prove that they belong in the classroom. They're doing that not just for themselves as individuals, but for people who look like them. What ends up happening, especially for new tenure-track faculty, is that this takes time away from research and writing.
Many students are not used to walking into a classroom and seeing a person of color in a position of intellectual authority, so they interact with you as a peer instead. They feel comfortable calling you by your first name even when they call others "Dr. So-and-So." They feel comfortable openly questioning a grade and even going over your head to get a grade dispute resolved.
It's unfortunate, but you can't get triggered by any of this. You need to be clear that this is not about you. It's about their limited experience. They're going to ask a lot of questions. You cannot let these kinds of questions change how you function in the classroom. The mistake people make is getting frustrated and angry when they get these questions.
I have playful responses. For example, I've had moments when I've been sitting in my office with the door open. I'm alone. There's no one else in the room with me. And my name is on the door. Students will look at me and say, "Excuse me, I'm looking for Prof. Rockquemore. Are you her assistant?" They've concluded that I'm not Prof. Rockquemore.
So I'll stay silent, get up, look inside the closet and under the desk. It's a non-reactive way of communicating and it opens the conversation. Eventually the person realizes: "This is some dumb shit." These little kinds of things happen all the time, across different areas of the campus. I'm going to be mad a lot if I get triggered all the time. Many times I want to give others the benefit of the doubt because there'll be a lot of teachable moments.
I'd also like to encourage you to make an investment in a punching bag. You've got to get out of your body the natural frustration that comes every time you have to explain who you are and every time someone sends the message that you don't belong in this community. That hurts. It's totally normal to get mad about it, so you have to get the hurt out of your body. Racism exists and you have to succeed anyway. And you have to be healthy.


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