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Maybe Dr. Laura Schlessinger should have stuck to bashing gays and lesbians.
The right-wing radio talk show host announced Tuesday night that she won't renew her contract, ending her radio talk show at the end of this year.
In the 90s, Schlessinger became one of the top radio talk show hosts by becoming increasingly homophobic in her rants against callers who were seeking advice.
When she was offered a TV contract, she finally ran into trouble when activists from Dallas reacted. The Metroplex was her No. 1 market nationally.
KTVT, the CBS affiliate in Dallas, signed on to air her show. Dallas activists staged the first protest against it. Protests spread to cities around the country. John Seelig of Dallas began going after her advertisers, calling corporate executives and convincing many to pull their advertising from her program.
The show debuted with little advertising, and it sunk after one season due to Schlessinger's terrible TV personality. After three or four format revamps, it was canceled.
Over the past decade, she continued to broadcast on radio, but on fewer and fewer stations.
In her latest high-profile rant, Schlessinger was criticized for using the N-word repeatedly while giving advice to a woman who called with a question about her interracial marriage, upset by her husband's friends' racial slurs. Schlessinger attacked the woman, saying that if she was so sensitive about racial issues, she shouldn't have married outside her race.
Schlessinger apologized for using the N-word, but not for her stupid advice. In her statement about quitting the show, Schlessinger said that she's not retiring and told Larry King that she's looking forward to regaining her First Amendment rights.
Presumably, she sees those rights as attacking, insulting and encouraging hate. While the Supreme Court has upheld free speech for hate groups such as the Fred Phelps clan, it has not upheld the right to incite violence against a target group using public airwaves.
Although Schlessinger's program is an advice show and she uses the title "Dr.," she does not hold a doctorate in counseling, psychology or any related field.


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Historic town hall's clock tower to be repaired
Posted July 2, 2013
Voters in Marblehead, Massachusetts rallied to add extra funding to the town's budget to repair the clock tower of historic Abbot Hall, the Marblehead town hall. Abbot Hall, among other things, is home to "The Spirit of '76". The clock tower is 140 years old, and for many years rang on the hour, every hour. Abbot Hall is a wonderful historic building, and it is so nice to see the residents of Marblehead rallying to preserve it. Looks like some building experts from the Boston area have a fun project coming up!View original post.

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The creative folks over at TinkerBrick have released and iPod Touch case that's designed to turn your device into a LEGO brick. The case allows users to attach LEGOs to it making the possibilities endless. Featured above are just a few examples that users have come up with.
Check out a quick demonstration below and pick up yours from Amazon.
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permethrin topical (generic name)
It skin cream is used to treat scabies.
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What is this medicine?PERMETHRIN (per METH rin) skin cream is used to treat scabies.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. A bath or shower is NOT recommended before applying this medicine. Thoroughly rub the cream into all skin surfaces, from your head to the soles of your feet. It is important to apply it everywhere on your body, not just where the rash is. Apply the cream between fingers and toe creases, in the folds of the wrist and waistline, in the cleft of the buttocks, on the genitals, and in the belly button. Use a toothpick to apply the cream beneath your fingernails and toenails. Nails should be cut short. If you have little or no hair, or you are applying the cream to an infant or young child, make sure you rub the cream into the neck, scalp, hairline, temples, and forehead. Leave it on for 8 to 14 hours, then remove it by bathing and shampooing. If you are applying this medicine to another person, wear plastic or disposable gloves to protect yourself from infestation. Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without telling your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?It is not unusual for itching and rash to continue for as long as 2 to 4 weeks after treatment. These symptoms may be a temporary reaction to the remains of the mites. This does not mean this cream did not work or that it needs to be reapplied. If you feel that the itching and rash is intense or if it continues beyond 4 weeks, talk to your doctor or health care professional right away.
Scabies is spread by direct skin contact with an infected person. Family members and sexual partners may require treatment with this medicine. You should discuss this with your doctor or health care professional.
Using a normal washing cycle, you should wash all clothing, towels and bed linen that has touched your skin. You do not need to rewash clean clothing that has not yet been worn. Coats, furniture, rugs, floors, and walls do not need to be cleaned in any special manner.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature away from heat and direct light. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


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EventsPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/international/events.html
Congratulations International Scholars
For those students who will be graduating, International Scholar Stoles (see photo below) are available for presentation at the ceremony and for rent or purchase to wear over your graduation gown at the graduation ceremony. The cost to rent a stole is $15. You will be required to pay a $50 deposit with $35 refunded after the stole has been returned. You can purchase the stole as a memento of your time at MSU, Mankato for $50.
CISS Sponsored
One of the goals of the Kearney International Center is to encourage students from around the world to share their culture, ideas, and talents with one another. Each year international student groups organize and present a variety of events and programs. Each of these is a wonderful opportunity for cultural enrichment and entertainment.
We invite you to take a look at both the Nationality Nights and the Mankato Area International Festival.
All of the Minnesota State Mankato campus events contribute the dynamic campus culture.
Signature Cultural Event Nights
Asian Night
When: Saturday, February 13th 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: CSU Ballroom
Africa Night
When: Saturday, March 19th
More information coming soon!
Other Spring Semester Events:
Coming soon!
Mankato Area International Festival
Sunday, April 10th
- The Mankato Area International Festival is Minnesota State University, Mankato's largest international event. The festival provides attendees with a passport to discover a colorful flag parade, great singing, dancing, a fashion show, food vendors, cultural displays, children's area for making crafts, as well as a silent auction to raise funds for future international festivals.
- The festival celebrates diversity and culture from around the world and within the Mankato community. This event provides a common message of peace, harmony and friendship. It also gives an opportunity for attendees to experience many cultures under a single roof.
Some of the campus events that incorporate the international experience are included here.
International Student Orientation Sponsorship
Community vendors, thank you for your participation in our International Student Orientation! You can select your sponsorship level(s) and make payments here.
Non CISS Sponsored Campus Events
University Event Listing
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No timetable yet for Lawrie's return to Blue Jays
TORONTO -- Brett Lawrie has resumed full baseball activities, but there is still no timetable for his return to the big leagues.
Toronto's third baseman is currently on the disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle. Lawrie was originally supposed to be out for approximately three weeks, but more than a month later, the timing of his return is still very much up in the air.
The encouraging news is that Lawrie's workouts have started to get a little more intense, and now that he has resumed hitting, it should only be a matter of time before he gets into a Minor League game.
"He's doing everything right now, he's just not in any games," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "He's running, he's throwing, he's swinging the bat, fielding ground balls. He's doing everything he would do here, now it's just, when do we get him into games?
Lawrie suffered the injury while playing in an exhibition game for Team Canada prior to the World Baseball Classic. The hope was that he would be ready for Opening Day, but it became clear that was a completely unrealistic expectation.
Gibbons has admitted the Blue Jays were overly optimistic when originally diagnosing Lawrie's injury. The severity hasn't changed, but the pain lingered a lot longer than expected. Lawrie will still need to appear in a series of Minor League games, because in some ways, he needs to start Spring Training again from scratch.
"We had him moving along there right toward the end of spring, and then we backed him off," Gibbons said. "It wasn't because of a setback, something just didn't feel right. We thought the best thing to do was to be cautious, it's early in the year, so that when he does come back, it's behind him and he won't have to worry about it the rest of the year."
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Bible TransformationTrivia brain teasers have some element of trivia in them, but they are not just pure trivia questions.
The jailer is quite an interesting tale
In the Bible, in the tail
The prisoners could've bailed
But didn't, being jailed.
They obeyed authority
Jailed by majority
Happily singing songs to Him,
And had a crowd, in the dim.
What Christian story is explained, and who is "Happily singing songs"?
HintThe title helps with the second part of the question.
AnswerThe Phillipian Jailer is the story, and Paul and Silas are singing songs.
Paul was originally named Saul before he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. Silas is one of the famous companions of Paul. The story is in Acts 16, toward the ending of the Bible, thus "In the tail," The lights were out as they were singing, thus "In the dim." The other prisoners were listening, thus "Had a crowd."
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A BRAVE shopkeeper foiled three would-be armed robbers who burst into his store.
The trio went into the Top Shop off-licence on Willows Lane, Accrington, at around 10pm on Saturday brandishing weapons, and attempted to take property.
But they fled the store, opposite Fern Gore Avenue, and left empty-handed after being challenged by the brave shop keeper.
The three men, who were all described as white, were captured on the shop's CCTV and are now being hunted by police.
Police have yet to release any further descriptions of the men, or details of any vehicles used in the robbery, but a spokeswoman said enquiries were ongoing.
The police spokeswoman said the shop, which borders Bullough Park, was open at the time of the robbery, and that several people may have seen the men arrive or leave. Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the raid, or who has any information about the crime, to come forward.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or free-to-call line Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Calls to Crimestoppers are not traced or recorded and no personal details of the caller are taken.


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Wanborough's Louise Hunt lifted her first title of 2014 after winning the women's doubles final at the IFT 2 Series Desert Classic in Arizona at the weekend.
Hunt, who is in good form after reaching both finals at the North West Challenge in Preston last month, also finished as runner-up in the singles final in Arizona.
Hunt's performance in Preston had earned her a ranking improvement of one place to 19th, a position she still occupied heading into the Desert Classic, where she faced round-robin competitions in both the singles and doubles.
The British number three made a confident start to her singles campaign after beating Denmark's Louise Willerselev-Olsen 6-2, 6-1 and Japan's Miho Nijo 6-4, 6-2.
She then defeated American Dana Mathewson 6-4, 6-1, but a narrow 6-4, 6-3 loss to top seed Katharina Kruger in her penultimate match meant that Hunt finished runner-up to the German, who completed the tournament unbeaten.
Hunt and Kruger were also undefeated in the women's doubles, collecting the title after a final 6-1, 6-1 win over Nijo and Willerslev-Olsen.
"It's a great way to start my American tournaments and I'm pretty happy with my singles, too, after getting close to Katharina again," said Hunt, who had pushed the German hard at the end of February when Kruger edged to a 7-6 (8), 6-4 win in the quarter-finals of the Jura Indoors in Switzerland.
"I've beaten the world number 13 this season and had two close matches against the world number 10.
"In four tournaments the only players that I've lost to are world top 10 players that have gone on to win those tournaments, so I'm confident I'm in good form and I'm really looking forward to moving on to Baton Rouge now."
Hunt is one of several Brits on the Tennis Foundation's Wheelchair Tennis Performance Programme now set to contest this week's ITF 1 Series Cajun Classic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.


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Need a guide to all of the special discounts being offered at department stores and other local retailers on "Black Friday" this year?
Thursday's Thanksgiving Day edition of the Register Citizen will be one of the largest of the year, with dozens of Black Friday circulars inside, including money-saving coupons from local and national stores.
Before sitting down for your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, you can find a copy of the Register Citizen, full of Black Friday flyers, at any of the locations listed below.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelBoutique design hotel near Louvre Museum
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Special Offer: Book by 2 August 2017 and collect double Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Popular property highlights
Near Notre Dame Cathedral
This 18th-century boutique design hotel is set in the centre of Paris, just 500 meters from the famous Louvre Museum and within 400 meters of Palais Royal and the Pont Neuf. Jardin des Tuileries and Notre Dame Cathedral are nearby.
Trendy bar
Guests can enjoy dinner and drinks in the hotel's trendy restaurant and bar, order light meals from the 24-hour room service menu, and catch up on emails with free WiFi throughout the hotel. Total relaxation is assured in the spa.
Modern design
The 42 guestrooms of L'Empire Paris have modern decor with contemporary furnishings, and include air conditioning, satellite TV with premium channels, safes, free high-speed fiber-optic WiFi, and minibars. Extras include a free smartphone with free international calls and free internet.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
L'Empire Paris
Residence Amenities
Residence Amenities
Guests at L'Empire Paris can relax over drinks in the hotel's bar or order light meals from the 24-hour room service menu. The hotel restaurant, L'Empire Cafe, serves French cuisine in addition to tapas and international fare. For business travelers, the hotel offers a 24-hour business center, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk.
Free wireless and wired Internet access is available for those wishing to catch up on emails or surf the net, while you will also receive a mobile phone during your stay that has free calls to USA, China, Russia, Canada and Brazil. Multilingual staff are available 24 hours a day to provide concierge services. An airport shuttle is available on request for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Babysitting or childcare is available onsite.
The Empire Paris' spa with Omnisens institute is only available by reservation to ensure full privacy. It includes a sauna, hammam shower, and a double treatment room. A variety of relaxing massages and facial treatments can be scheduled on request.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 42
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 6
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Computer station
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- One meeting room
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 323
- Conference space size (meters) - 30
- Snack bar/deli
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Spa services on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Restaurant
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room massage available
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
L'Empire Café - Contemporary restaurant and lounge open 24-hours a day. Offers a selection of French and international wines. Serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
A buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM until 10:30 AM and is available for a surcharge.
Spa Services
- Steam room in spa
- Reflexology
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Minimum age to access spa is 3
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Residence Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Dogs and cats only
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.48 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 25 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way)
- Self parking fee: EUR 40 per day
- Valet parking fee: EUR 40 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100 per night
Residence Name
- L Empire
- L Empire Paris
- l Empire Hotel Paris
- l`Empire Paris Hotel Paris
- Lempire Paris
- L'Empire Paris House
- L'Empire House
- L'Empire
- l`Empire Paris Hotel
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the residence prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Special Benefit
Book a stay in any room or rate category for travel anytime and receive free use of a smartphone with free calls to USA, Canada, Russia, and Brazil, plus free internet.
Full details at check-in. Taxes and gratuities may not be included Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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The sign said, "America vs. Obama." Well, my America supported President Obama. We rejected the lies, fear-mongering and divisiveness implied by that sign.
Another sign said, "Obama and Brown equal $16 trillion in debt." My America knows that the debt mostly began with Ronald Reagan and over 90 percent of the debt is the result of the "cut taxes and increase military spending" policy that started with Reagan. In the past 30 to 40 years, whenever a president has cut taxes and increased military spending, they have caused the debt to double. This happened three times. Reagan, Bush I and Bush II all doubled the debt in their terms. Obama's debt is the continuation of the same policy, as Republicans refused to let the Bush tax cuts expire.
Romney-Ryan supported a 20 percent tax cut and an increase in military spending. My America knows that this policy has only blown up the debt when it was tried before. Why should we expect different results this time? Remember, a good definition is trying the same thing over and over, expecting different results.
So, in response to the TEA Party sign, "Fiscal Responsibility or Fiscal Insanity: Let's Vote on It," we did. Fiscal Responsibility won, thank you.
Another sign said, "Brown Kills Jobs." Not in my America, and if you don't believe me, ask our American auto workers.
Finally, another sign said, "Brown (Obama) = War on Coal." Not hardly. The real story on coal is that it is a dirty energy source that is being pushed out of the market by cleaner and cheaper natural gas.
My America understands these truths, and that is why we voted for Brown and Obama. We now have some work to do. First, we repair our infrastructure and put Americans back to work, and then we tackle the debt. Join us for some honest and real "Fiscal Responsibility."
Charles Chlysta III, Shalersville


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VII - Statement on the Maintenance of Public Order on Campus
Preamble | Principles for the Maintenance of Public Order
Determination of a Disorder | Actions and Penalties
Hearings and Appeals | Amendment Procedures
Definitions Interpretation of Public Order Policy
Crime Statistic Reporting | Table of Contents
- Clarkson University is chartered by and operates under the laws of the State of New York. Its students, faculty, administration, and staff compose a community whose primary purposes are the development and transmission of knowledge — the search for truth. These are endeavors of reason. They demand freedom of inquiry and expression, with dissent recognized as a fundamental ingredient in the pursuit of ultimate truth. These purposes require freedom from violence and from the threat of violence. It is the right and duty of all members of the academic community to foster and preserve this environment, and it is the right and responsibility of both faculty and students to participate, in accordance with experience, competence and particular interest, in making the rules and regulations required for the furtherance of these purposes.
- In accordance with the above, the following general principles and procedures are submitted for the maintenance of public order on the campus. These principles and procedures apply with equal force for all members of the Clarkson community: students, faculty, administration and staff, and also for visitors.
- The rights of all members of the University community must be protected. The University must be concerned with the protection of human rights, civil liberties, academic freedom, health, safety, welfare and property of all members of the University community and of the University itself. To that end it will not tolerate violence, or threats of violence, or violent reaction to peaceful demonstrations.
- All members of the University community must be free to seek their educational objectives. Peaceful demonstrations will be permitted; however, disorder will not.
- To continue to generate and maintain an intellectual and educational atmosphere at the University, members of the Clarkson community and invited guests must be given the opportunity to be heard. Respect for the democratic principle of open discussions and the right to hold and to present differing opinions carries with it the obligation to allow speakers to speak and audiences to hear.
- Lines of communication must be kept open, assuring efficient handling of administrative matters and providing all legitimate means for dissent and for redress of grievances. The solutions to specific routine problems should be sought in the first instance through those administrative, faculty and student officers to whom such matters have been assigned. Appropriate publications of the University shall clearly designate these persons. Matters involving policy shall be referred to appropriate administration, faculty and student bodies. The employees' handbook on grievance procedures should be followed where applicable. Recognizing the need for workable grievance procedures as the primary method to avoid the disruption of public order on the campus, the University shall continue to develop such procedures; and this document will be amended to include such additional procedures at the earliest possible date.
- The President or his or her designated academic representative shall determine when disorder exists on University property, and shall make the decisions necessary to restore public order. When a disorder is resulting in obvious violence to persons or property, the President may act immediately. In all other cases he or she must meet and consult with an advisory committee consisting at least of the ranking member of the Student Senate and the Faculty Senate available and present and other members of the University community appropriate to the specific situation before reaching a decision. The order in which designated academic representatives of the President may act for him or her shall be clearly spelled out by him or her in advance and the appropriate representative shall act only in his or her absence.
- When it has been decided that disorder exists, the president or his or her designated representative will read to the group the following statement: "In my judgment public order is now in jeopardy and a clear danger to the University community exists. Unless you cease and desist, I intend to take action according to University policy." The President or his or her designated representative shall add additional comments appropriate to the situation.
- Even though a demonstration is not judged to be a disorder, the participants are responsible for the proper restoration of the areas used when these areas have been subjected to more than normal wear and tear.
- If disorder ceases when the President or his or her designated representative reads the statement in C-2 of this statement, and no violation of law, damage to property, or physical injury has taken place, and as noted above, restoration has been carried out, no penalties shall be levied by the University.
- If disorder ceases but the law has been violated through physical injury or severe property damage, those responsible for the violation shall be treated in accordance with the law. Those determined to be responsible for any damage shall be charged for the cost of repairs.
- If disorder does not cease when the President or his or her designated representative reads the statement in C-2 of this statement, the following action will be taken:
- If immediate violence to persons or severe property damage is taking place or threatened, the President or his or her designated representative will request that law be invoked.
- The action and rapidity of action taken in other cases must be decided on the basis of the circumstances by the President or his or her designated representatives and the advisory committee. It is expected that broad consultation with all concerned elements of the University community will take place whenever time and circumstance permit.
- All those who continue to take part in a disorder after a formal request to cease has been made will be subject to disciplinary proceedings (and/or, where applicable, law). In such circumstances the penalty for a student may be expulsion from the University. In the case of a faculty member or other employee, such action may be grounds for dismissal.
- Any person not a member of the Clarkson community who is taking part in a disorder will be requested to leave immediately. If he or she does not comply, appropriate legal action will be taken.
- Any individual or organization authorizing an "initiation or affiliation disorder" shall be subject to rescission of permission to operate on campus property in addition to any other legal penalty.
- As a result of any declared disorder, a hearing will be held within 30 days.
- The University will have a standing Hearing Committee on Discipline and Disorders, the membership of which is described in Section VI-B of these regulations.
- A major function of the hearing will be to determine the cause of the disorder, to suggest appropriate measures to relieve the situation, and where appropriate to recommend University action.
- This Committee will also serve as a fact-finding committee regarding penalties or disciplinary action to be taken. On the basis of this hearing the Committee will recommend appropriate University action to the President. The University will take no punitive actions before receiving the recommendations of this Committee. Appeals will follow the normal University procedure with great care taken that students' rights are not violated and that the University policies on academic freedom and tenure are adhered to.
- The Committee shall hold open hearings (a witness may request that the hearing go into executive session and that he or she have an adviser) at an announced time after adequate notice. Any member of the University community may request that he or she be heard by the Committee. This Committee may require any member of the University community to appear as a witness. Failure to appear is itself grounds for disciplinary action unless sufficient reason for the absence can be presented. A record of all actions and testimony shall be forwarded to the President. A person accused before the hearing shall have the right to question his or her accusers.
- If a member of the Committee has been involved in the disorder or in the declaration that it be a disorder, he or she shall not serve on the Committee for the hearing on that disorder.
- This Committee will also review the circumstances under which a declaration of disorder is made, including the action of the President, his or her designated representative, or the advisory committee, to determine whether bad faith or error was present. In such cases it may recommend censure.
- Apart from the actions of this Committee, the normal lines of communication as noted in B-4 of this statement will be used to study the cause and its remedy for any peaceful demonstration as well as to study any peaceful demonstrations or disorders involving the Clarkson community taking place off the University campus.
Amendments to this document may be recommended to the University Board of Trustees by a majority vote of the members of the Faculty Senate, Administrative Council, and Student Senate, provided a quorum is present of each of these three groups as defined in their respective constitutions.
- Adviser: Anyone who gives advice, including but not restricted to an attorney. His or her presence is for advice only; university proceedings are not a court of law.
- Demonstration: A public exhibition of attitudes and feelings by one or more individuals, such as, but not restricted to, picketing, meetings, parading and distributing information.
- Disorder: A condition marked by violence, or threat of violence, or interference with the authorized activities of the University, or prevention of rightful access to University facilities.
- Peaceful demonstration: A demonstration that is free of disorder.
- Public order: A condition that allows for the performance of the authorized activities of the University in a normal manner. See also Disorder.
- Severe property damage: Damage to property judged to be in excess of $250.
- Threat of violence: A condition in which physical or verbal acts indicate that violence is imminent.
- Violence: Use of physical force against person, property, rights or laws.
- Initiation or affiliation disorder: Any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization.
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George Vera, of Montebello, CA., is no stranger to the world of the unique automobile. Privileged enough to be around them for most of his life, this aficionado's car blood runs deep. As a child, George's remembers riding with his brothers to their baseball games in his father's 1937 Ford Deluxe. The '37 had suicide doors, a split windshield and was low to the ground, so you can imagine that George and his brothers were the coolest little leaguers in their city!
Riding in that car was special to him, and as George got older, he asked his father for the Ford, but his father had already promised it to George's older brother. While sibling succession had gotten the best of him, George was just thankful that the car was staying in the family and he vowed to approach his brother about buying it as soon as he had a job and money put aside. George talked to his brother and explained that he wanted to make the Ford a family restoration project. His older brother agreed, but unfortunately, as time passed, George's brother became ill and would pass away. The restoration of the car never happened, and the '37 got so weather beat and rotted out that there was simply no use in trying to restore it.
Though reeling from the loss of his brother, George still wanted to build a car like the one he rode in as a child and as luck would have it, one literally appear right in front of him. An electrician by trade, George was hired to do a job at an upholstery shop near his home. When he arrived to the work site, he walked in to find a 1939 right-hand drive Chevy from Australia sitting on the property. He couldn't believe it! The car was for sale and it was exactly what George had always hoped to build. The work hours of the day couldn't go by fast enough, and an excited George finished the electrical work and went home to tell his wife all about it. She saw his enthusiasm and agreed to go take a look at the car with him. In no time, they agreed to buy the rare Chevrolet.
Because of the rarity of the car, George decided to respect its uniqueness and restore it to factory condition. It's certainly not every day you have a chance to build a car like this, and George's decision to go for a stock restoration was an easy one. With the help of J&R Upholstery and Rodriguez Fine Finishes, he restored the car to its original standard of late '30s excellence. Nothing on this right-hand drive was untouched; the Chevy was color sanded, its wood grain was restored, and the 216 engine was rebuilt and painted with the original colors from the factory and accessorized. George also added several period and model correct accessories, including an original Canadian radio from Australia, a Red Head Flashlight, compass, GM Tissue Box, oil light, fire extinguisher under hood, reverse light, glove box, Red Head Antenna Ball, Banjo Steering Wheel, and even a three digit license plate! These completed an incredible restoration job on this rare Chevy, and it literally looks like it just rolled off the assembly line in 1939. For George, the one final accessory to add to the car was the Old Memories Car Club plaque in the back window.
While it is not the exact family car that George had initially planned on restoring, this right-hand drive has etched a place into George's heart, and he is certainly glad he found this one. Although in many respects, I suppose the car found him! Either way, the Chevy has definitely secured its long term place in George's garage. With a car like this one, you'd think George would be finished, but there are already talks of him adding another classic bomb to his garage. After looking at this one, we cannot wait to see how that one turns out! n
Tech Specs "On The Right Side"
Owner: George V. Vera
Vehicle: 1939 Chevy four Door Sedan
Club: Old Memories CC ~ Los Angeles Chapter
City/State: Montebello, CA
Paint: JR & Yo Ya from J&R Upholstery in Montebello, CA., used a special German type of paint to spray the '39 in deep Black.
Interior: JR from J&R Upholstery in Montebello, CA., covered the interior in contrasting leather materials and a beige carpet kit. Hugo Rodriguez of Rodriguez Fine Finishes in Santa Fe Springs, CA., restored all of the wood grain in the interior. The Kenwood audio system was installed with a set of amplifiers and an eight-speaker system hidden to keep the interior looking period correct.
Suspension: Stock GM suspension powder-coated and freshened up.
Wheels: 16-inch Artilleries.
Tires: Denman 16-inch white walls
Accessories: Original Canadian radio from Australia, Red Head Flashlight, Compass, GM Tissue Box, Oil Light, Fire Extinguisher under hood, reverse light, glove box, Red Head Antenna Ball, Banjo Steering Wheel and a three digit license plate.


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Our waters provide habitat for a myriad of species, recharge groundwater and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation. Climate change is drastically altering the water cycle as we know it, bringing more intense storms, floods, droughts, and sea-level rise as well as reduced habitat for many species. Given the ever-increasing demands on our waters, we need more than ever to protect and restore these precious resources and the beneficial functions they offer.
Wetlands - Those amazingly productive and diverse waters that stand between upland and open water. As important as they are to water quality, flood storage, and biodiversity, they are vanishing at such a quick rate in some parts of the country that within our lifetime they may just be a memory. Economists estimate that one acre of wetlands provides about $10,000 worth of ecosystem services which include: filtering and recharging drinking water, preventing flooding, protecting our coasts from hurricanes and storms, and providing habitat for diverse wildlife populations.
Streams - Where water often first surfaces from underground and begins its march to the sea. They form a complex hydrologic network that absorbs and then gradually releases nutrients, organic matter, and stream flow downstream. These headwaters support a staggering diversity of fish and wildlife species. Like wetlands, they provide essential "services" for humans such as preserving water quality and lessening the impacts of flooding.
Floodplains- The flood-prone bottomlands that cradle rivers, streams, and wetlands are nature's best defense against floods and provide invaluable functions for wildlife and communities. Undisturbed floodplains — or those that have been restored to a near natural state — provide such benefits as flood and erosion control, groundwater recharge, enhanced farmlands, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. Development along floodplains puts people and property in harm's way, resulting in more frequent and severe floods, puts species at risk, and compromises water supplies.
Works to restore Clean Water Act protections lost due to two controversial Supreme Court decisions. We advocate for legislation and agency action to restore Clean Water Act protections.
Advocates for preventing wetland and stream destruction and pollution through strong enforcement of the Clean Water Act. Since passage in 1972, the Clean Water Act has made great strides in protecting and restoring America's waters. A series of court cases and agency decisions threaten to reverse the unprecedented progress that was made over the previous 30 years. NWF litigates, advocates, and works with federal, state and local agencies to keep safeguards strong and protect our waters from development and population pressures.
Urges agencies to consider global warming and wildlife impacts when making decisions affecting our nation's waters. Decisions that affect our nation's waters must take into account the impacts of global warming on fish and wildlife — especially endangered species — and the aquatic habitat they depend on. NWF litigates, advocates, and collaborates with all levels of government to protect our wetlands, streams, and floodplains.
Keeps people and wildlife out of harm's way by promoting nonstructural solutions to flood control. Flooding poses a major threat to people and wildlife. National Wildlife Federation works at the local and national level to prevent development along floodplains. NWF has actively advocated for reforming the National Flood Insurance Program so that flood insurance rates reflect real risk.
Prevents the construction of water projects that will degrade, destroy, or alter waters' natural and beneficial functions and promotes economically and environmentally sound solutions. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' water civil works projects and outdated federal water policies can have devastating impacts on the nation's rivers, wetlands, and coasts. National Wildlife Federation coordinates the Water Protection Network to help hundreds of organizations and community leaders understand and influence Corps projects and federal water policy to ensure water projects and policies are economically and environmentally sound. NWF is also leading a campaign to prevent the Corps from constructing the New Madrid Levee Project.
Works to enact new national water planning guidelines that are more friendly to wildlife, that preserve intact ecosystems to feed our economic growth and buffer our communities from increasing threats from global warming. The 21st century, with the increasing pressures on our nation's water resources, demands a more proactive approach to water planning, rather than the piecemeal, project-by-project approach taken thus far.
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A former youth choir teacher accused of secretly videotaping teenage girls during a weekend trip has pleaded no contest to criminal charges.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported ( http://bit.ly/Ydj0GD ) that 26-year-old Aldrin Nicolas entered his plea Thursday in Santa Cruz County Superior Court.
Nicolas is charged with three felony counts of creating child pornography, and two misdemeanors for unlawful invasion of the girls' privacy and eavesdropping.
Nicolas taught with the San Jose-based Vivace Youth Chorus, and was with a group on a weekend trip at the Pajaro Dunes Vacation Rentals when prosecutors say he videotaped the victims, ages 13-17, getting undressed.
He was working as a choir teacher at Salinas High School when he was arrested.
Information from: Santa Cruz Sentinel, http://www.santacruzsentinel.com


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UFR 4 - 'I'm Better than you...'
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UFR 4 – MVP vs. Matt Hardy
Meant to do this blog a few months ago but never got round to it for a few reasons. My new keyboard came today and what better way to try it out then writing a blog. The problem I had with writing this blog was that it's very hard to summarize this feud. Each of these blogs so far have taken well over 2 hours as I don't copy and paste from Wikipedia and I watch all the key matches/promos in the feud. I'm hoping to cut down on that time with this blog by summarising the feud more quickly (Although me waffling like that isn't going to help, neither is this sentence, I could go on but then I'd be here all day).
This Blog is UFR 4 and it's on the Matt Hardy/MVP feud which took place in 2007/08. For those who can't remember or are new to reading this blog, it stands for Underrated Feud Recap (I know, I'm not exactly original with names...). Onto the Recap!
Feud Recap
Their feud started after MVP (Who was the current US Champion) defeated Matt Hardy at The Great American Bash [Part 1] [Part 2] . After his win, MVP claimed he was better than Matt at everything which was the focal point of their feud. MVP challenged Matt and often cheated in order to win. Challenges included:
Arm Wrestling
Boxing Match
Push Ups
Beer Drinking
A. Football
Pizza Eating.
On an episode of Smackdown, MVP bragged to Theodore Long (GM) that he could win the WWE Tag Team Championships with anybody. As a result of this MVP and Matt Hardy [1] faced Deuce and Domino [2] the following week for the belts and won. MVP proclaimed himself the 'Captain of the team' and refused to defend his US Championship.
Their run came to an end when they faced John Morrison and The Miz in a losing effort. Immediately afterwards MVP invoked their rematch clause but they lost that match as well due to Matt's injured knee. (At this point, Matt suffered a real life injury which delayed their feud for a short while).
Hardy made a surprise return and knocked MVP from the ladder with the Twist of Fate. Matt Hardy finally defeated MVP for the US Championship at Backlash 2008, ending his record reign of 343 days (random fact: 73 = 343) which was the longest reign of the WWE era and the third longest in history. Could only find Part 2 of the match. Matt successfully defended his title 5 days later on Smackdown, thus ending the feud.
Now onto the opinions and this time Akbar and TheGreatOne will join me in giving their opinions on the feud.
Me: I loved this feud which was between 2 (in my opinion) underrated talents in MVP and Matt Hardy who in my opinion were and are both capable of being in the main event. The challenges were fun to watch and different which made this feud even more entertaining as it stood out from the crowd. It was full of fun segments, my favorites were: Pizza Eating Contest, Push Ups and Basketball. I liked their tag team run and the way it ended with MVP returning to be fully heel. Matt's return was a good one and the feud ended with a solid match at Backlash and on Smackdown. This feud should be an example as to how all good feuds should be. It had a beginning (I'm better than you...), a middle (Tag Team run...) and an end (Matt wins US championship...) it was filled with entertaining segments and solid matches and the feud overall was one of the highlights of 2008.
Akbar: In mid 2007, MVP beat Chris Benoit to become the WWE Untied States Champion. It was his first title in the WWE and a title that he would keep for nearly a year, making him the longest reigning champion since the title was brought back to SmackDown. During the title run he had a long feud with Matt Hardy, which I'll be discussing today.
The feud started when MVP called out Hardy claiming to be better than him etc...MVP was the heel and Hardy was the face, which I felt was a good decision because Hardy had a following with the fans from his successful Hardy Boys days. A lot of effort was put in to making this feud memorable and entertaining. Little segments like having a Chess match, Arm wrestling match, Basketball match etc... Purpose of this was that they in there crazy anal self's claimed to be better than the other at literally everything.
On to the real stuff such as wrestling matches and promos: Hardy is a solid experienced worker so it was safe on that side, and for MVP it was exciting to watch because he was a real technician. While the matches were good it was their promos and segments that made me really care about the feud. Evander Holyfield getting challenged to a Boxing match and knocking out MVP was class, and beer drinking challenge which had Stone Cold involved was also very well done.
I'll admit that I wasn't fully in to this feud but that was mainly because while this was happening the Smackdown main event was between the atrocious Batista and even worse The Great Khali, so I stayed away from that show. Regardless I checked in here and there and I can happily say I don't remember much from those 2, while MVP/Hardy is something that has stayed in my head. The feud had longetivity which allowed mainly MVP to be a serious contender in the business and lead him to be one of the hot prospects for the future, unfortunately it never really worked out that way. A clear result of the feud is that we are still talking about to this day even though it was contented by mid carders. I was never a fan of Matt Hardy but he played his part well as the more veteran.
I would rate this feud a 7.2/10 because of the length, segments and that it was in a period were everything else around was rubbish so it didn't get much eclipsed and got more exposure then it could have thought
TheGreatOne: What makes a rivalry great? When feuds become more personal as the feud goes along. That is what happened with Matt Hardy/MVP feud. MVP was the US champion at the time and Matt was a contender. They ended up being forced to team together and actually won tag titles together. During their tag team run of victories, MVP and Matt would steal the win after the other did all the work. They would begin to compete in competitions to prove who was the better of the two including a lot of memorable ones like the beer drinking contest, boxing match, and so much more. MVP cheating to win some competitions as well to prove he is better than him. They lost tag titles and demanded a rematch in just the matter of a minute. MVP turned on Matt and beat the crap out of him. Wouldn't see Matt until he pushed MVP off the ladder to cost him the MITB match. Matt would go on to win the US title in the feud. To me, the best feud produced in the midcard division until this day. The only one rivalry that could argue being the best US title feud in the history of the WWE US title and it would probably be Carlito/Cena. MVP was one of the main reasons why I tuned in to Smackdown. The feud they had just made you build more anticipation to see what competition or where the feud would go next. The feud the two had made the US title mean something.
Thanks to both of them and I apologise to you both for the delay. (Note- To combat the delay, I will write the blog before asking for your paragraph so it can be uploaded immediately after receiving the two paragraphs).
Thanks for reading and please comment on this blog if you'd like me to do another, as im contemplating (good word) stopping this blog series due to lack of comments. Even if you just post 'Good Read' or 'Crap blog' it'll make this blog worthwhile, well actually the 'Crap blog' comment probably wouldn't make this blog worthwile bit nevertheless constructive criticism is good!
Hope you enjoyed the read and if you do want another then feel free to suggest a feud or if you'd like to take part one time leave a comment or pm me.
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At this point most bloggers would end with catchy comment (eg- Cross- Remember the cross) but for now whilst I think one up for next time I will simply end with [insert catchy comment here].


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Watch this beautiful animated video for the Quebec, Canada group Tricot Machine (tricot means knitting). The video is for the song "Les peaux de lievres" where overl 700 frames are knitted. It's simply breathtaking! I also love the design of their CD cover below. [ via ]
Update 2/12: The over 700 unique knitted pieces were created for the video by designer Lysanne Latulippe of the fashion label Majolie. – Link.
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From Tokatee to Augusta
As you watch The Masters here on KVAL this week, keep an eye out for a familiar face.
From Tokatee Golf Club near Blue River, to Augusta National, a turf expert from Oregon will be helping to keep The Masters Green.
During the prime season for golf, you don't need to look very hard to find Akoni Ganir.
The superintendent at Tokatee Golf Club near Blue River was literally raised on how to keep grass looking good.
So good in fact, that Akoni was invited to Augusta, Georgia for the third year in a row.
There, the Oregon State University Graduate will provide his expertise to keep Augusta National in tip-top shape for The Masters golf tournament.
"You could be mowing greens, you could be mowing fairways, you could be helping fill fairway divots, raking bunkers," says Ganir. "Whatever it is that they ask you to do, they have you do that for the week so you know what you're doing every day."
At Tokatee, Akoni, who grew up in Oregon City, offered a unique solution to a problem area on the 17th hole--goats.
The pair, named Rudy, and Isiah, only want to do two things: eat, and be given some attention by passing golfers, and they're doing a bang up job on the blackberry bushes here.
It's a far cry from this week at Augusta, where Akoni will have the chance to witness history, as he did last year when he saw Louis Oosthuizen
record a double-eagle on the second hole of Sunday's final round. Akoni remembers the accompanying roar.
"You can kinda tell, a birdie roar, an eagle roar, or a double eagle, you know."
He looks forward to the trip each year, and for the opportunity to keep perfection intact at Augusta National.
And Ganir says it is as lush-and perfect-as it seems to be on television.
"If there's a golf course that's as close to perfection as you could get, it's Augusta."


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On Campus
Ending the Cold War: Culture, Dialogue, and Diplomacy
It is easy for American news consumers to imagine that our country's relationship with Russia has never been as tense as it is today. What they seem to forget is that during the 1980s there weren't even serious negative feelings between America and Russia, just a void where today's communication and cultural understanding now stands.
The frigid silence of the 1980s was the focus of a symposium held in the Katzen Arts Center on April 12, 2014. Hosted by American University's Initiative for Russian Culture, the panel featured prominent guest speakers who gave firsthand accounts of President Reagan's steps toward an understanding with the former Soviet Union.
Ambassador Selwa "Lucky" Roosevelt was the Chief of Protocol of the United States from 1982 to 1989, the longest anyone has served in that capacity. Roosevelt has received numerous awards, the most recent being a Certificate of Commendation from President Obama for her impact on the Office of Chief of Protocol and work on the renovation of Blair House, the nation's 119-room Presidential guest house. She was in charge of organizing over 1,000 visits of world leaders to the United States, and remembers the first diplomatic visits between Russia and the U.S.
"When I was asked to participate in this symposium, I had no idea that our relations with Russia would have taken a turn for the worse," says Roosevelt. "Indeed, I had just come back from a trip to St. Petersburg last May to celebrate the opening of a marvelous new opera house, where President Vladimir Putin presided at the opening."
She recalled feeling honored to have been able to witness and participate in the events leading to the end of the cold war.
"This was something I had witnessed, and participated in, and I felt that it was President Reagan and his Secretary of State George Shultz, who would always be remembered for this, their most important accomplishment," Roosevelt says. "Achieved in tandem with their opposite numbers behind Mikhail Gorbachev and Eduard Shevardnadze, they created a normalization and cordiality between our two countries which had not been seen for decades."
Suzanne Massie, author and consultant to President Reagan on Russian culture from 1984 to 1988, offered a unique view of Russia during this time, and her struggle to reconnect with a country with which she had fallen in love and from which she had been barred.
"I have always thought that countries have gender. Russia is a woman," says Massie. "This explains her great creativity, her fantasy, her capriciousness, and her fertility. Today I still think of that, because I think that we have to think that there is only one man in her life, and it's America."
Massie hasstudied the Soviet Union and Russia for 45 years, and acted as an unofficial envoy to General Secretary Gorbachev from President Reagan. She has been widely acknowledged as an interpreter of Russian culture and a bridge builder between the Russian and American people. Massie met with Reagan 21 times during the critical end of the Cold War and has written numerous books about her experiences.
"Right now I would say [Russia] is an older lady with a great and tumultuous background. The man in her life is younger; he doesn't have quite the history. He has the - well, you know how young men are. He is sometimes very insensitive, and he likes to flex his muscles. And because of the difference in their backgrounds, they often have a very hard time talking to each other. And this is really too bad."
Panelist John Evans served as the Deputy Director of the Soviet Desk in the U.S. Department of State from 1986 to 1989. He served as deputy chief of delegation to four experts' meetings of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE, now OSCE). Evans went on to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission in Prague and Consul General in St. Petersburg from 1994 to 1997. He also directed the State Department's Office of Russian Affairs from May 2002 until his appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Armenia from 2004 to 2006.
"The principles of Schultz, and Shevardnadze, and Gorbachev, and Reagan, really deserve a great deal of credit. Because they took the world to a much safer place," says Evans. "If you think of all of the horrible scenarios that could have played out, we are very fortunate that those particular individuals were in place at that time."
The final panelist to speak was Pavel R. Palazhchenko, who served as the Chief English Interpreter, participating in all U.S.-Soviet ministerial and summit meetings, for Gorbachev and Shevardnadze from 1985 to 1991. In 1996, Pennsylvania State University Press published his book, My Years with Gorbachev and Shevardnadze:The Memoir of a Soviet Interpreter, which is still in print. He recalled the tensions during a Geneva summit over the disarming of missiles - a tension that could have ended the Cold War or caused it to escalate.
"The intention of Gorbachev, if this deal did not go through, was to mount a campaign accusing the United States of not being willing to negotiate, of jeopardizing disarmament," Palazhchenko says. . At the end of the summit both men were very unhappy, because they wanted an agreement, but could not seem to come to a deal."
Palazhchenko recalls translating during the press conference that followed the failed summit.
"So what does Gorbachev do? Does [Gorbachev] go into the huge press conference and say that Reagan doesn't really want nuclear disarmament, and wants to continue the arms race, and move the arms race into space? That had been the plan. However, he decided not to do that. When he looked at the huge crowd of reporters he thought that they [Reagan and Gorbachev] had no right to say that there was no agreement, because these people had been expecting something better and they could not just tell them 'No Deal.'"
Instead, Gorbachev outlined the difficulties in their agreements in a conference that steered political relations away from nuclear escalation, and negotiations continued until both parties finally found a way to put an end to the Cold War.
Anton Fedyashin, the Executive Director of the Initiative for Russian Culture, emphasizes how important programs such as this are for students of Russian culture.
"The current diplomatic tensions over the situation in Ukraine have made our program even more important," Fedyashin says. "History allows us to understand the complexity of situations on the ground and the latent assumptions with which countries articulate their national interests. In the early 1980s, the relationship between Moscow and Washington was much worse than it is now, which makes this symposium so useful in rediscovering and acting upon common interests."
"Although there continue to be many challenges that face U.S.-Russian relations, we are no longer in the cold war era," says Susan Lehrman, the founder and chair of the Initiative for Russian Culture. "We must now find new ways to work together to bring about an era of cooperation and mutual respect, with the goal of a peaceful and successful future. I truly believe that cultural diplomacy is the best avenue to achieving these goals. Real change must come from the heart."


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The trade that sent James Neal and Matt Niskanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Alex Goligoski is bad enough on paper. On Wednesday, the Dallas Stars made it worse.
Goligoski, who'd deservedly played more per game than any Stars defenseman, was scratched for Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Goligoski, 27, has just three points a season after leading the Stars defense with with nine goals and 21 assists, but he'd averaged 22:15 per game and driven possession at even strength. Dallas' power play, led by Goligoski, was struggling (12.1 percent, 26th in the NHL) but that hardly seems a reason to scratch him, especially given that guys like Philip Larsen, Aaron Rome, Trevor Daly and Brenden Dillon are playing in his stead.
"Alex needs to get back to Alex's level. It's pretty cut and dried," coach Glen Gulutzan told the Dallas News.
Goligoski said he understands he has been struggling and talked with the coaches about the decision.
"They want more, and I want more. I understand that," he said.
In January 2012, Goligoski signed a four-year, $18.4 million contract, making him the Stars' highest-paid defenseman.
Neal, meanwhile, has six goals in 10 games after a 2011-12 season in which he scored 40 and made the All-Star team. Niskanen is nursing an ankle injury, but has matured into a legitimately reliable top-four defenseman and power-play presence in his own right.


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Afternoon tea returns to Lister Hill Library on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 beginning Wednesday, July 10th. Stop by the Sunroom for a cup of Awake tea and some sweets and see resources we'll be sharing, including Women's Health Resources and The Science of Sex and Gender in Human Health online curriculum.
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Five Little KittensLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
In a small cottage near the woods, five kittens were born. Their names were Purry, Whiskers, Mewler, Kiki, and Cayli. They each had different fur patterns, a certain favorite treat, and a secret hideout. There was a calico cat, a Siamese cat, a gray tabby cat, a black cat, and an orange cat. The foods they liked were one of the following: salmon, tuna, chicken, turkey, or shrimp. The places that they went to hide were the front porch, the forest, the roof, under the table, and behind the couch.
1. The kitten who often explored in the forest had a coat which allowed him to blend in with the shadows.
2. Purry liked to spy on the black cat from her secret hideout. She had a great view because of the height she had to climb to get to her hideout.
3. The two cats who liked fish liked to stay indoors. The two cats who liked poultry wanted to go outside but were afraid of the forest.
4. Cayli loved being outdoors, but she didn't want to go too far away. She thought that Kiki and the Siamese cat were missing out on the sunlight.
5. Whiskers couldn't stand the stench of shrimp and tuna.
6. The kitten with gray stripes bragged that she was the closest to the sun, but the orange cat believed that her spot allowed her to get plenty of sunlight.
7. Whenever the aroma of turkey reached her, Purry would quickly climb down and go back inside to get some.
8. The Siamese cat loved the fish that began with the same letter as his breed, and he would always sleep right beneath where this delicious fish was served.
AnswerPurry was a gray tabby cat; she liked to eat turkey and climb up on the roof.
Whiskers was a Siamese cat; he liked to eat salmon and sleep under the table.
Kiki was a calico cat; she liked to eat tuna and hide behind the couch.
Mewler was a black cat; he liked to eat shrimp and go in the forest.
Cayli was an orange cat; she liked to eat chicken and sleep on the front porch.
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Here is a video of LL Cool J at CES showing off his new collaborative recording studio service Boomdizzle. There's a bunch of these services now. Ohm Studio comes to mind as a recent entry. I wonder if people are really using any of these and making complete songs. We did learn Mama Said Knock You Out took 14 takes and LL knows who Leonard Cohen is. The best thing is this video isn't about branded headphones! In case you were wondering my fav Cool J Track is Rock the Bells.
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I'm told to focus on the breath, I'm told to be aware of things happening around me. But how can I be focused on the breath and aware of things going on around me at the same time?
I'm told no matter what arises, take it back to the breath. Then how can I acknowledge what is happening around me? If I'm aware of thimgs going on around me, how can I be focused on the breath?
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New York, 5 August 2013 - PwC US today announced it has been recognized as a Vanguard firm in Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory's "Forensics & Dispute Advisory" report. The report assesses and evaluates service providers in the Forensics & Dispute market in two areas: forensic investigations and dispute advisory & analysis. PwC was one of a few firms that achieved "Vanguard" status in both areas.
According to the report, PwC's clients identify the firm as a global leader and best-in-class in dispute advisory & analysis. Additionally, PwC has "taken steps to maintain [its] edge in the [dispute advisory & analysis] space" and has achieved "Vanguard status by virtue of a rare combination of outstanding depth in specific investigatory areas despite moderate breadth."
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Our work is not done! Now we must thank those who stood for and with victims of violence and express our disappointment in those who did not and voted to weaken VAWA. We can look forward to the conference process, where we can push to ensure that the vote will more closely reflect the Senate passed S. 1925. Please take the following actions – we have to keep the pressure up to get the best law for victims!
ACTION 1: Thank Representatives who voted against HR 4970
- Now we need to thank Representatives who voted against H.R. 4970.
- Please call these Representatives and say, "Thank you for listening to the needs of victims and for voting against HR 4970. We look forward to your continued leadership as VAWA is addressed in the conference process."
- Did your Representative vote "NO?" Find out: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll258.xml#N.
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- Please call your Representative and say, "I am disappointment in his/her vote on H.R. 4970, a bill that moves backward on VAWA because it rolls back long-standing protections and does not meet the urgent needs of many victims. We urge him/her to support a bipartisan bill that mirrors the Senate passed S. 1925 as the bill moves forward."
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I am writing to express my extreme disappointment in the passage of H.R. 4970 in the U.S. House of Representatives. I called my Representative (insert name) and urged her/him to vote against this bill which rolls back protections for victims and does not meet the urgent needs of many victims. Not only did my Representative not listen to me, he/she did not listen to any of the thousands of organizations and individuals engaged in the work to end violence against women who urged them to vote against the bill. Many Representatives claimed that the provisions in the Senate bill were included to make this a political fight. As a victim advocate, I have no interest in such a fight. I just want to ensure that all victims are protected from abuse and that perpetrators are held accountable. And make no mistake, H.R. 4970 is not a bill that is supported by my organization and it does not address many of the most pressing needs of victims The House had the opportunity but failed to take up the bipartisan Senate bill that enjoyed the support of thousands of victim-centered organizations working to end domestic and sexual violence. We urge the House and the Senate to come together to pass a bipartisan bill that builds upon VAWA's strengths, moves the legislation forward and meets the urgent needs of victims. Victims need VAWA to pass – with protections and services for all!


text: Into the Garden: Tips for planting wildflowers By Sara Busse June 30, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A friend gave me an interesting booklet from Sherry Thaxton, state coordinator of the Adopt-A-Highway/Operation Wildflower. It's a guide to help homeowners plant wildflowers -- just like the popular plantings along our highways.Although wildflower seeds shouldn't be planted until fall, I'm sharing this information now so seeds can be ordered and site preparation can be done. Also, summer is a great time to mark plants so that when they go to seed, you can collect the seeds for later planting.The brochure gives these tips:An all-annual mix generally will not reseed itself; an all-perennial mix will not flower profusely the first year. Annuals are generally more colorful than perennials. Native and naturalized species will grow better in your area. Beds near the house are usually best with plants that grow to a height of less than 3 feet. Tall plants are better suited to meadows.The brochure goes into more detail about site and seed selection.Some species native to West Virginia include perennials such as butterfly weed, lance-leaved coreopsis, purple coneflower, blanket flower, blazing star, blue flax, perennial lupine, prairie coneflower, black-eyed Susan. Annuals include cosmos and calliopsis.The brochure also lists many nonnative species tolerant to our environment, including white yarrow, cornflower, ox-eye daisy, several poppy varieties and sweet pea.A northeastern mixture will do best in West Virginia (this mix contains species native or naturalized to this area). Annuals bloom the first year while many perennials do not bloom until the second year, but will return year after year.Most wildflower seed commercially available is suited for full sun to half-day sun and well-drained soil. Eliminate grasses and perennial weeds before seeding wildflowers. Cut or mow a planting site as low as possible, and then treat with systemic herbicide. Sites should be allowed to stand untouched one to two weeks, and then a second coat of herbicide applied if necessary.Seed should be broadcast by hand. Do not cover with soil or mulch, instead, tamp or roll into the soil. General seeding rates are 10 to 20 pounds of flower seed per acre. (The West Virginia Division of Highways plants seeds at a rate of 30 pounds per acre.)In West Virginia, the ideal planting time for perennials is two to three weeks after the first fall frost, usually in late October/early November. Annual wildflower seed should be planted in late April or early May, however, the seed requires large amounts of moisture for germination. Perennial wildflower seed produces best results when exposed to the heavy moisture and continual freezing and thawing during the winter months.To plant wildflowers in small areas, scrape away surface vegetation with a shovel, then roughen the soil surface with rake. Mix wildflower seed with sand. Spread sand and seed mixture evenly over planting surface. Press seed and sand into soil by tamping down with a shovel or pressing it in with your feet. Water liberally. Keep well watered until plants are established.How, where to collect seed Collecting wildflower seed is done largely by hand because native species usually do not grow in pure stands. Basic equipment includes gloves, boots, drop cloths, pruning shears, boxes, baskets, paper or canvas bags (no plastic bags). Many plants can be stripped by hand, or the seeds can be beaten onto drop cloths. Screens with large openings are often used to sort seed or fruit from other plant's parts.Mark native plants during their flowering season, when they are most noticeable. This is an important step. Seldom will plants growing in the wild catch your attention when they are in fruit, and dried seed stalks are difficult to find.Always obtain permission from the landowner when collecting seed on private land. Never collect on public land. Areas scheduled to be developed or where native plants will be destroyed in the future are excellent sites for seed collection. Avoid collecting seed from rare or endangered species. Collect only from plants that you find growing abundantly in a given area so that you will not eradicate an isolated population. Never collect seed from plants that have not been identified. At the most, take only one-third of the seed to ensure that enough remains to reseed and increase the stand.Since production of mature seed is weather-dependent, flowering and fruiting dates vary from year to year. For example, an early spring and dry summer may cause seed to set, or mature early. As a general rule, late August, September and October are the best months for collecting seed.Collection should begin when fruit and seed are mature. A delay of only a few days can result in an unsuccessful harvest, especially of seeds that are dispersed quickly or are attractive to birds and other animals. Delayed harvesting, even of persistent pods, may also result in insect- or mold-infested pods and seeds.Many pods or capsules dehisce (break open and expel seed) when ripe and at staggered intervals, making collection difficult. Once maturation begins, these plants may need to be checked every few days for newly matured seed. Or you may invert a paper sack over the blooms and tie the sack off with a twist-tie. Enough light and air will reach the plant to allow it to continue growing, but the sack will collect the seeds as they mature and drop. This way, you will only need to collect seed once, at the end of the seed set. Collect seeds as soon as they are mature. Mature seeds are usually dark in color, firm and dry. Seeds that are green and moist are immature and generally will not germinate, or will produce unhealthy seedlings. Legume pods should be collected just before or as the pod turns brown, and before it dehisces. The flesh of pulpy fruit often becomes soft and changes from green to yellow to red or blue-purple when ripe. Seeds are often mature a week or more before the fleshy fruit turns color and falls from the plant. Seed maturity can be determined by cutting open the fruit and examining the seed for firmness, fullness and dark color.Gather fruit from the ground only if it has dropped recently. After the seeds are dried, clean them either by placing in a paper bag and vigorously shaking or by placing the seed on a piece of screen stretched on a frame and vigorously shaking.Once collected seeds should be air-dried for three to five days in a cool (50 degrees or less), dry (50 percent or less humidity) spot, out of direct sunlight. Store seed in paper sacks for optimum air circulation and to prevent molding. Do not store in plastic containers. Ideally, seeds should be planted within one year.Unlawful to pick wildflowersIt is illegal to pick roadside flora along West Virginia highways. Here is an excerpt from the law making this act illegal:West Virginia law §31-3-48(a) It is unlawful to break, cut, take or carry away, or in any manner damage any of the shrubbery or flowers, including everything under the title of flora, whether wild or cultivated, growing within one hundred yards on either side of any public road in this state, without the permission in writing of the owner or tenant of the land upon which the shrubbery or flowers, including everything under the title of flora, are growing.Reach Sara Busse at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1249. 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Our quilt's lightweight warmth and supersoft design make the bed a comfy spot for sleeping, reading and hanging out.
- Made of 100% cotton percale.
- Filled with polyester batting.
- Quilt and sham reverse to solid cotton percale.
- Quilted sham has an envelope closure.
- Twin-sized quilt fits both standard twin and twin XL dorm mattresses.
- Quilt, sham and insert sold separately.
- Personalization is available for an additional $8.50.
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