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The OIE Program Center is available to faculty, staff and student organizations holding meetings or events of an international nature. Located on the fourth floor of Holthusen Hall, the center features a kitchen and can accommodate a wide range of events from small and medium size meetings to larger receptions. The space can be used as a whole or split into two separate rooms to host smaller meetings.
To reserve the OIE Program Center, please submit the form below to Tammy Meyers through email or by dropping off your completed form at the OIE front desk 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Holthusen Hall, fourth floor).
Please review the OIE Event Calendar before submitting your reservation. Though not all events are listed on the event calendar, it will give you an idea of the Program Center's availability. Reservation requests should be considered tentative until notification of approval has been received from OIE. All catering arrangements are the sole responsibility of the customer. Catering is available through Marquette University Event Management (288-7202).
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday closed
The OIE Program Center is a smart room including a screen, projector and computer connection capabilities. You may either provide your own laptop or reserve an OIE laptop. Wireless internet access is readily available for computers registered with Marquette's IT Services. Lighting is adjustable in the room. The technology is only available in Program Center North.
All groups, organizations and individuals using the OIE Program Center kitchen must read and agree to the Rules for Use:
The OIE Program Center can be arranged in a variety of configurations with a maximum of 50 chairs. Please indicate which seating configuration you prefer on the program center reservation form. All images below are reflective of the Program Center as a whole.
If you are holding a smaller meeting and prefer to utilize either the north or south half of the room, please still indicate your room configuration preference and the number attendees so that we can arrange the room appropriately to meet your needs.


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Florida State Sen. Eleanor Sobel — a Democrat from Hollywood in Broward County near the southern end of the state — has introduced legislation that would create a statewide domestic partner registry and add "partnership" as a relationship status option to all state forms, according to an email today from Florida Together Federation.
Senate Bill 166 is slated to be heard in the Florida Legislature's 2012 session, beginning in January.
In a written statement, Sobel — described by Florida Together officials as a longtime ally of the LGBT community — said that a "majority of Americans and Floridians support recognition for same-sex relationships," and that it "no longer makes sense for the state to have just one category — married and everyone else."
Michael Kenny, executive director of Florida Together, said that LGBT rights advocates are thrilled to see Sobel introduce the bill, but he acknowledged that there is still a long way to go.
Kenny said, "Having a bill filed is a long, long way from creating law. But as they say, even the longest journey begins with a first step and we are proud to have Senator Sobel start this journey with us and for us."
Florida Together Federation is a statewide organization that brings together local LGBT groups in the state to share resources, skills and information in the battle for LGBT equality.

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Fem Shep Ready For The Reapers...
Kotobukiya has released photography revealing their new Mass Effect Bishoujo: Female Commander Shepard. The Female Commander Shepard joins Liara T'Soni in Koto's growing Mass Effect Bishoujo collection.
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Dickey expected to get MRI for back, neck
NEW YORK -- Blue Jays No. 1 starter R.A. Dickey is expected to go for an MRI in the near future to examine the cause of his upper back and neck injury.
Dickey has been dealing with the issue during his past four outings, but with the pain having yet to fully subside, he feels a further checkup is required.
Following Toronto's 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Sunday, the 38-year-old isn't sure exactly when the MRI will take place, but he said it could happen on Monday after the club returns from its seven-game road trip that was just completed Sunday.
"I think we might take an MRI and see exactly what's going on so we can pinpoint the treatment a little bit better," Dickey said. "George [Poulis] and the training staff, for them to get me out there and ready to compete like they have, they've done a great job."
Dickey admirably has managed to pitch through the pain while delivering solid results on the mound. He has allowed only eight runs over his past 25 1/3 innings, but is only 2-2 over that span in part because of a lack of run support.
The numbers have been there, but Dickey still knows that something isn't quite right. He has every intention of continuing to pitch, but if the exact nature of the injury can be identified, it might help speed up the recovery process.
"I've been pitching with this thing now for about three weeks," Dickey said after allowing three runs in seven innings against New York. "I can do it and still have the results that you saw the last three weeks.
"But I certainly feel like I'm capable of more when I'm healthy. So we'll continue to take it start by start, day by day. You really only have two options, pout about it or grind it out, and I'm certainly going to try to grind it out."
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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Insulated Climbing Jacket Reviews
Arc'teryx Fission SL Jacket23-Feb-2016
The Fission SL's biggest achievement is its marriage of a waterproof shell with insulation. The outer fabric is Pro Shell, the latest, lightest, most durable two-layer iteration of Gore-Tex....23-Feb-2016
Big Agnes Women's Hot Sulphur Belay Jacket23-Feb-2016
Was it an "aha" moment? Or just a duh? For years the manufacturer Big Agnes (named for a peak near Steamboat Springs, Colorado) has been making sleeping bags, its watchword being "comfortable." One day somebody got the idea to wrap those solid sleeping bags around us as jackets....23-Feb-2016
Black Diamond Access LT Hoody02-Mar-2016
The Hoody is insulated with a thin layer of PrimaLoft One, an ultrafine microfiber that is "as warm, soft and lightweight as down," according to the tag inside the jacket. That's probably no BS—the first time I wore the Hybrid, I actually thought it was down insulated. ...02-Mar-2016
First Ascent Peak XV Down Jacket23-Feb-2016
Winter is now the only time of year when I actually feel warm, and I have this new behemoth of a down jacket to thank for that. First Ascent, a new line of technical mountaineering apparel from Eddie Bauer, has introduced its Peak XV Down Jacket, undoubtedly the warmest coat I've tested....23-Feb-2016
Jottnar Fenrir Down Jacket09-Mar-2016
The Fenrir got wet but it didn't become the clumped, useless sponge I would have expected. It became instead what I'd describe as heavily damp but still insulating, and it dried overnight at room temperature, a bit of a miracle for feathers. ...09-Mar-2016
Millet Expert Down Parka23-Feb-2016
IMAGINE A BIG OL' smothering hug from Big Momma, and you know what it feels like to slide into Millet's Expert Down Parka....23-Feb-2016
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket23-Feb-2016
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket field tested by the climbing magazine Rock and Ice....23-Feb-2016
Patagonia Encapsil Down Belay Parka23-Feb-2016
The Encapsil Parka is the first 1,000-fill down jacket and has hydrophobic down stuffed into independent baffling, which, in the sewing world, is akin to climbing 5.15....23-Feb-2016
Patagonia Merino Air Hoody02-Feb-2017
When I slipped on the Patagonia Merino Air Hoody—a wool pull over—I basked in its softness. No itchies....02-Feb-2017
Patagonia Nano Air02-Mar-2016
The magic behind the Nano Air is in the insulation, called 60-g FullRange. It's light and stretches, but also offers good warmth and retains loft when wet. The wizards at Patagonia have figured out a nice amount of insulation that's plenty warm, but also super light. ...02-Mar-2016
Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt23-Feb-2016
The new Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt is one of the most useful pieces of gear I've ever had....23-Feb-2016
Rab Neutrino Endurance23-Feb-2016
1.4 POUNDS and compressible to the size of a human head, the Rab Neutrino Endurance jacket caused me sharp pangs of skepticism when I first saw it....23-Feb-2016
Rab Xenon Jacket23-Feb-2016
Rock and Ice review of the new Xenon climbing jacket by RAB....23-Feb-2016


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Something regal if you're at a party. Perhaps Clive Christian No. 1 Pure Parfum.
Thread: Best Scent to Watch the Oscars?
Any thoughts? I rarely wear LIDGE (3x per year max), but thought it was perfect for this.
Something regal if you're at a party. Perhaps Clive Christian No. 1 Pure Parfum.
Wearing Frapin 1270 to the red carpet...in my living room.
keepin' it musky
i'm wearing green irish tweed today, oscars or not
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui. Sorry, was the best I could come up with.
PI or should I say Richard Parker
Some day's you're the statue and some days you're the pigeon.
Ungaro III.
A: Because it's timeless.
B: Because it's elegant.
C: Because it's what I'm already wearing today,
Current Favorites (not in any particular order)
Rose 31
Royal Oud
Lumiere Noire
Reflection Man
Aqua Celestia
Interlude Man
Dior Homme
Grey Vetiver
Petit Matin
1725 Casanova
Prada L'Homme
Aqua Universalis
Bergamote Soleil
Millesime Imperial
Tom Ford Extreme
Hanae Mori HM EDT
rive gauche
Bottles for Swap:
Givenchy Pour Homme 1.7oz(97% full)
CK Obsession Night 1.7oz(97% full)
Cerruti 1881 1.7oz(50% full)
Un Jardin Sur De Nil(95% full)
Looking for:
Chanel Allure Sport
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
Polo Blue
Fahrenheit Absolute
Dolce and Gabbana The One
Mother effin' Dior Homme INTENSE!
Jubilation XXV or Prada Amber Pour Homme.
having a dilemma to choose either between Argo-nist or the Hobbit Rogue
AUSSIES, join our exclusive niche split club.
Currently splitting:
Amouage - Tribute, Homage and OPUS VII
Andy Tauer - Noontide Petals, Miriam and Loretta
HdP - Veni, Vidi, Vici and Rosam, Ambrarem, Petroleum
The Different Company - Oud Shamash, Oud for Love and Aurore Nomade
Guerlain - Sous Le Vent, Angélique Noire, Bois d'Armenie, Cruel Gardenia, Rose Barbare
and many more niches up for split...
...wait. There was a point? Oh, never mind...
I wonder what Argo-nist smells like. I haven't had a chance to sample that one yet
Current Favorites (not in any particular order)
Rose 31
Royal Oud
Lumiere Noire
Reflection Man
Aqua Celestia
Interlude Man
Dior Homme
Grey Vetiver
Petit Matin
1725 Casanova
Prada L'Homme
Aqua Universalis
Bergamote Soleil
Millesime Imperial
Tom Ford Extreme
Hanae Mori HM EDT
Azzaro Acteur ?
YSL Cinema, natch.
Today I'm wearing Givenchy Neo.
Why, Gold Man by Amouage of course!
Not that I waste my time on these things of course, but Noir de Noir would be a great theme-matching scent.
How about Elizabeth Taylor ?
RARE PERFUME DECANTS - FACEBOOK (closed group) - Hundreds of ultra rare extraits available, including Djedi and Nombre Noir.
For an event like that maybe Patou Pour Homme
Top ten
1. Patou Pour Homme
2. Patou Pour Homme Prive
3. Portrait of a lady
4. Jubilation XXV
5. Cashmere Oud
6. Tribute Attar
7. Ambre 114
8. Clive Christian No. 1
9. Jardin d Amalfi
10. Eau de Patou Pour Homme
a bit late but, De la Renta's Pour Lui?
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
Like on tape?
I'm NOT criticizing anyone in particular but I get SO SICK of "what should I wear to watch Television" or "What is the best frag to wear to grandma's funeral" Come on...total strangers who never met you won't be of any help. I walk to my collection, something always jumps from my subconscious mind, and says "wear this" Please don't be a sheep and follow the crowd, and please don't clutter up Male Fragrance discussion with "what should I wear to..." threads. I guess what is really sad is that my comment is the 27th one...
Club de Nuit Intense Man
Al-Rehab Dakar
Van Cleef and Arpels pour homme
Bleu de Chanel edp
Nabeel Arab Tradition
Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo
CK One Shock
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve


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Stock Up On New Dog Toys For Spring
March 21 was the official start of spring, and with warmer than average temperatures across most of the country, we bet you and your pet are just itching to go on that first walk of the season
The cold winter months can be just as hard on your pet as they are on you, leaving dogs without a place to run and play. This spring, cure your cabin fever, along with your dog's and get outside for a walk or a game of catch.
Now is the perfect time to stock up on dog toys for the warm spring and summer months, when you and your pet will be soaking up every minute of nice weather! Your dog will love it more than you could ever imagine if he/she came home to a brand new tennis ball, or other fun dog toy to play with in the newly uncovered grass!
Spring is also the perfect time to replace worn out dog collars, leashes and tie outs that you will need this spring and summer. Your dog will always enjoy going on a neighborhood walk to show off their new collar and leash. Using a dog tie out while you perform outdoor work will allow your dog to enjoy the fresh air without running away.
In addition to the fun outdoor spring and summer activities you and your pet will enjoy, spring and summer seasons also cause pets to shed more than usual. Make sure you have an appropriate dog brush to help keep your furniture hair free and dog grooming supplies, such as flea and tick shampoo to keep your pet free of pesky outdoor mites.
Happy Spring to you and your pet!
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THE search is continuing for a 51-year-old man missing with his pet terrapin for more than a month.
Trevor Whitehead was last seen in Accrington on April 9.
Mr Whitehead, who works as a customer adviser at the Barnoldswick branch of the Skipton Building Society, is a nature enthusiast, who spends his spare time walking. He is a former wildlife photographer, and also a botanist and birdwatcher.
Concerns are continuing to grow for his welfare. Police said it was possible he could still be in Lancashire.
Mr Whitehead is 5ft 7ins, of medium build, with a fair complexion and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing either a red waterproof coat, or a dark green, or camouflage, jacket with green Wellington boots and a dark rucksack.
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Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work
Laurier hosts presentation on poverty for social work week
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Feb 28/14| For Immediate Release
Marc Laferriere, Practicum Coordinator
Kevin Klein, Associate Director
Social Work Week is an annual event hosted by the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). This years theme is Social Workers: Champions of Positive Change. The week provides an opportunity each year for social workers to promote and celebrate their profession and the life-changing work that they champion in every community.
For more information about Hennessys presentation, please visit the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/230513983802146/ or contact Marc Laferriere, BSW practicum coordinator at email@example.com or 519.756.8228 ext. 5483.
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Strong political leadership – in both endemic and donor countries – is the key to funding, implementing, and tracking progress in the fight against malaria.
Malaria interventions are cost-effective, contributing to a 48% global decline in malaria deaths. But we need sustainable funding to ensure they're available where they're needed. That's why advocacy matters – raising awareness and galvanizing support among policymakers and businesses leads to the funding and policies we need to win this fight.
Strong political leadership – in both endemic and donor countries – is the key to funding, implementing, and tracking progress in the fight against malaria.
We've helped to grow funding to more than $3 billion a year, thanks to the commitments of endemic country governments, global partners and the private sector.
Champions from across the globe and across sectors – politics, sports, business, music, technology – are helping us to maintain malaria as a top health and development priority.
We need to develop cutting-edge tools and strategies – from innovative use of mobile phones and data, to developing next-gen medicines and diagnostics - to finally bring an end to malaria.
MNM brings staffers to observe the effect malaria has on Senegalese health system
MNM joins the effort to help more kids live to their fifth birthdays, and beyond.
National leaders join Malaria No More and other key players in the battle against malaria to commemorate World Malaria Day.
Best practices for malaria elimination unveiled in Manila at the 6th annual APMEN meeting.
"Getting to zero" doesn't get any easier but it's a powerful motivator for scientists in the malaria fight.
Lines at the pharmacy don't seem so bad compared to the bigger concern of whether your medicines are real or fake.
As world leaders gathered in Davos, UN advisors reminded them why investing in malaria control is such an important – and wise…
Read what President Bush had to say
We were so proud to honor Hillary Clinton at last week's International Honors event
MNM worked with country teams and partners from across Asia to design advocacy strategies to mobilize the resources necessary to…
Governments can use tools like SMS for Life, to help them ensure that when someone goes to a clinic suffering from malaria, a…
We now have the opportunity to show others in the international development sector how mobile technology can truly revolutionize…
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Introduction to Computer Languages (3) Introduction to the specification and application of languages and language paradigms that interact with computers.
IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages (3)
IST 240 is one of two courses added to the three core courses for the associate degree program to form the core courses for the baccalaureate degree program in Information Sciences and Technology. The primary goal of this course is to study the foundations underlying the design, specification and use of a wide variety of language paradigms used to interact with computers. The following details the content of the course: (1) nature of languages; (2) elements of languages; (3) classification of languages; (4) formal descriptions of languages; (5) data and types; (6) names and bindings; (7) control structures; (8) language processors; and (9) study experiences.
Student evaluation may be accomplished by means of assignments, examinations, and possibly a project. This course will most likely involve Web-based course material and will therefore require student access to computers and the Web. Although other existing courses are similar to IST 240 in content, none of those courses fit the objective of this course and of this program.
Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.


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Steve wrote:I ordered a hot pink sparkle qms and a bottom stamped sirius scorpius the other day. This new Millennium stock is pretty exciting.
money 21 wrote:a good thumber disc is what Mill needs IMO the QEXP-1 would work if the ran them again.
Fritz wrote:The QOLF is a fantastic thumber disc. I use a 150 QOLF and a 175 QOLF and they work awesome.
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Well, here is my current bag and how I use my discs. Typical max d listed too.
Putters - 250' fh / 350' bh
172 Eclipse Proton Soft Anode - Putts
172 Neutron Anode - Drives and up shots
176 Neutron Ion - Drives and up shots
Mids - 300' fh / 380' bh
179 Eclipse Proton Axis - Worn, mild high speed turn off the tee, dead straight and neutral at approach distance.
177 Eclipse Proton Axis - Newer, straight with late, small fade. True stable off the tee.
173 Eclipse Proton Vector - Straight with an earlier and harder fade.
Drivers - 380' fh / 440' bh
175 Star Roadrunner - Turnovers and shit
169 QOLF 1.1 - Less flip, better in wind, but still s curves when thrown flat.. Favorite driver by far, it's perfectly seasoned.
175 QOLF 1.2 - Fresh and stable, no turn in calm conditions ripped hard and flat.
175 Opto XXX - Beef.
Max D discs - 400' fh / 475' bh
171 Quasar - Flippy
175 Quasar - Overstable (More os than I want, lost my seasoned os Quasar)
I don't throw many turnover shots, especially at short range. I throw an even mix of fh and bh, and use all sorts of hyzer and anhyzer angles to get the lines I need. Generally I only throw turnover shots off the tee.
There are only two things I don't feel 100% on right now. I have a nice collection of Discmania DD's and I like the mold a lot, but it feels like it would be redundant to carry and they don't go quite as far as Quasars do. Also I've considered adding a flippy long range disc to my bag because if I lost my flippy Quasar I'd be hurtin. Kind of want to try a Star Katana but they seem inconsistently molded. Might try a Roadrunner. I dunno.


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Thomas' spring hard for Braves to ignore
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- When Ian Thomas went undrafted after finishing his career at Virginia Commonwealth University, he spent the next seasons playing for independent league teams located in Canada and then decided he needed to head back to the United States to improve his odds of hooking on with an affiliated Minor League club.
Thomas' decision to join the Atlantic League's York Revolution before the start of the 2012 season paid dividends. Making one of his seven appearances for York, Thomas began developing a sharper curveball that resulted in an impressive strikeout ratio that led the Braves to sign him to a Minor League contract.
Like with Brandon Beachy, who went from being an undrafted collegiate player to the Major League ERA leader before his elbow blew out during the 2012 season, the Braves might have found a gem in Thomas, ranked 12th in the organization by MLB.com and a non-roster invitee who enters the final week of Spring Training with a chance to begin the season in Atlanta's bullpen.
"It is very exciting," Thomas said. "It has been a different route. But every guy takes a different route. It's just about how he deals with failure and building off of that. I was at the lowest of the low, going to independent ball and seeing guys come from even the Major Leagues. They would come to play and be a little bit bitter because they know what it's like up here. I didn't know what it's like up here. I was just trying to get here."
Thomas enhanced his bid to reach the Majors as he completed a scoreless seventh inning while facing Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Torii Hunter during Friday's 3-0 loss to the Tigers. The 26-year-old southpaw has allowed three earned runs, surrendered six hits and issued four walks in seven innings this spring.
"He's left-handed and has a quality arm," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I'm waiting for the feds to come in and say this guy has been on the witness relocation program or something and we need to get him back. I'm just dumbfounded because he has weapons."
Whether the Braves go with seven or eight relievers while using a four-man rotation during a majority of the regular season's first two weeks, Thomas has at least joined Ryan Buchter and Atahualpa Severino as the most attractive internal left-handed candidates to fill one of the two or three available bullpen spots.
Because he is out of options and spent all of last year with the Atlanta club, it has been assumed right-hander Anthony Varvaro will claim one of those spots. But Varvaro's recent woes extended against the Orioles on Friday as he allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks in one-plus innings for the split-squad Braves. He worked a scoreless seventh and then allowed all the runs without recording an out in the eighth.
"With Anthony, we know what he has done in the past," Gonzalez said. "History is going to help him."
Along with continuing to evaluate all of their internal options, the Braves are expected to spend the next week searching for relievers that could be available via trade or the waiver wire.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Capitalizing on its Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales, Dollar General has tackled Cyber Monday with the launch of a new mobile app for iPhone and Android smartphones.
The mobile app will offer shoppers sales ads, store locations, coupons and, of course, exclusive Cyber Monday deals available online. Shoppers will also be able to use Dollar General's free Quick Response scanner to access upcoming sales and unlock additional savings, as well as connect with the retailer on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
"Many of our shoppers use mobile phones for shopping and to make purchasing decisions," said Todd Vasos, Dollar General's EVP, division president and CMO. "We're making shopping at Dollar General simpler for our customers by making ads and information available at the touch of a button on their mobile phone."
The Dollar General application is currently available free in most popular smartphone application markets.
The launch comes following Dollar General's series of online and in-store promotions during Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The retailer opened its 10,000 plus locations Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and opened at 7 a.m. Black Friday.
"Dollar General extends its every day convenience and low prices this holiday season both in stores and online," said Vasos.


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Texas ran the wishbone for Darrell Royal on the first play vs. Iowa State, a nod to the former Longhorns coach who died this week. Royal found considerable success running that offense, winning two national championships, so the gesture was more than appropriate. But not even the Cyclones saw what was coming next.
The Longhorns had announced their wishbone plan after Royal's death earlier this week, so you'd think that the Longhorns would hand it off, kick up 3 yards and a cloud of dust, and point to the sky. Instead, what we got was a cool—and successful—trick play.
Starting their opening drive at their own 6-yard line, the Longhorns handed the ball off to Jaxon Shipley, who ran right, but then passed the ball back to QB David Ash in the end zone, where Ash delivered a 42-yard strike to tight end Greg Daniels.
Well, Royal was fond of saying that three things can happen when you pass, and two of them were bad. But when that one thing works out, you get goosebumps. And you honor a legend at the same time.
Flags flew at half-staff at the stadium that bears Royal's name and white "DKR" initials were painted inside the burnt-orange Longhorn logo at midfield. Texas players also wore a similar helmet logo, which will remain part of the uniform the rest of the season.
A wreath was placed at the feet of a Royal statue inside the stadium where dozens of fans lined up to take photographs and flashed the "Hook'em Horns" hand signal. Royal's widow Edith attended the game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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MORE: Former Longhorns kicker Happy Feller remembers his coach


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National Sleep Awareness Week takes place 3-10 March. Leading health and energy expert Oliver Gray is back and tells us all we need to know about catching those all-important 'Z's'.
Watch the highlights from Oliver's sleep 'webinar' here:
We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, so making good sleep a priority is key, no matter how hectic or stressful your life is. Here I take you through some facts relating to sleep and offer some simple steps you can take to achieve better quality sleep so that you awake feeling refreshed and energised.
How are you sleeping?
Research of over 2,000 people, from energiseYou, finds the large majority of us score less than 50% on the drivers that help us achieve a good night's sleep. If you want to check how you score click here to complete my free online health and energy check.
The research suggests that a potent energy-zapping mix of factors, such as technology overload and work-life imbalance is causing sleep deprivation, leaving many of us working on empty and feeling pressured in all areas of life.
Good sleep is a habit. Not sleeping well can also become a habit. If you are not sleeping well it can take time to create a new good sleep habit. The time will depend on how bad your sleep problem is and your commitment to making positive changes.
Here are my top 7 habits to help you achieve better quality sleep:
1. Create a regular routine
Go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time at least four-to-five days per week. Aim for early to bed, early to rise e.g. in bed by 10.15pm up by 6.30am. If you feel you need more sleep, go to bed earlier but still get up at the same time.
2. Healthy nutrition
- Avoid a big meal in the evening, e.g. pasta or curry. Also avoid refined carbohydrates, e.g. biscuits and sweets
- Avoid going to bed on an empty stomach
- Include foods in your diet that are high in Tryptophan (an amino acid that promotes sleep) e.g. almonds, turkey, bananas, spinach, soya products, oats and eggs.
3. Exercise
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day. This could include fast walking. Morning exercise is best, but if you exercise in the evening you need more calming exercise such as light cardio, light resistance work, Yoga, Tai Chi, or Pilates.
4. The perfect sleeping environment
- Keep your bedroom dark, cool (if necessary, window slightly open), clean, clutter-free and quiet (wear soft ear plugs if needed).
5. Create positive associations to sleep
- Keep your bed for sleep, reading, listening to relaxation music and sex. The mind and body will then create a positive association with only these things and the bed.
6. Calming yourself ready sleep
Use the evening to calm your mind and body down from the day's activities and stimulation. Relax before sleep by having a warm bath, reading, having a massage from your partner or listening to relaxing music or meditation. Most importantly, wind down 30 minutes before sleep.
7. Bed, pillow and duvet
Ensure you have a good bed and pillow and that your duvet is the right tog for the time of year, e.g. light in the summer, medium in the spring/autumn and heavy in the winter.
Oliver Gray is the author of ENERGISE YOU – The ultimate health and energy plan. His book focuses on bringing together all the best information on health, energy and happiness in one easy-to-implement system for change.


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BRAZORIA, Texas - Cafeteria workers at a Brazoria County elementary school arrived at work Friday to find the school had been burglarized.
"It's disheartening more than anything," Principal Susan Harriman said. "Money is hard to come by these days, and anything that they've taken affects the children."
Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District Police said that they aren't sure how many people could have been involved in the break-in at Wild Peach Elementary, 3311 County Road 353, however, they said it was "impossible" to believe it was a solo crime.
"It's upsetting that people would want to steal from a school," parent Penny Frisby said.
According to CBISD Police Chief Danny Hankins, the burglars kicked and pried their way in through a classroom window.
"There were doorknobs lying in the floors in the hallways," Hankins said. "There were doors that were open that are usually locked. It's just amazing the amount of damage that was done by whoever did it."
Once inside, they went from room to room stealing TVs, computers and video game consoles, mostly from the after-school program classroom.
"It's things kids enjoy doing that they don't have right now," Harriman said. "It'll affect the after-school program more so than our daily operations."
More than 100 children are enrolled in the after-school program.
According to district spokesman Dr. Darryl Morris, property damages alone are estimated to be about $7,000. ?
CBISD police said they don't have descriptions of the suspects.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Columbia-Brazoria ISD at 979-345-5147.
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WOMEN in Salisbury are being reminded to sign up for this year's Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Taking part in Race for Life at Hudson's Field is for women and girls of all shapes and sizes and all fitness levels to enjoy a 5k walk or run and a great sense of camaraderie while raising money for charity.
Maxine Bateman, Cancer Research UK's Salisbury event manager said: "Race for Life is not competitive and it's not about being fit or fast. It's about thousands of women coming together to show cancer who's boss.
"You don't need to pound the pavements or be decked out in lycra to do your bit. Participants can choose to walk, jog, run or even dance their way around the course. Whichever way they reach the finish line, they are united by their determination to beat cancer."
Last year, 2,313 women took part in Race for Life in Salisbury and raised £115,825. This year, organisers want 2,400 women and girls to take part and help raise £120,000.
Race for Life in Salisbury takes place on Sunday, June 29.
For more information or to sign up go to raceforlife.org or call 0845 600 6050.


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Responsible Fatherhood Bill Would Expand EITC for Childless Adults and Non-custodial Parents
July 28, 2009 | | Link to article
On June 19, 2009, Senator Bayh (D-IN) introduced S. 1309, the Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009. Among other provisions, the bill would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for adults without dependent children, The maximum EITC for childless adults and noncustodial parents is just $438 for tax year 2008, less than one-sixth the amount that can be received by an adult with one child. Moreover, the EITC for these workers begins to phase out when a worker is earning less than two-thirds of the federal poverty level. Over several years, S. 1309 would raise the maximum benefit to $555 and would increase the phase-out threshold to the federal poverty line.
In addition, S. 1309 would double the EITC for noncustodial parents who paid the full amount of all current child support orders in the previous tax year, as verified by the state child support enforcement agency. This would both increase the incentive for noncustodial parents to pay the child support they owe, and reduce the implicit "tax" on their earnings created by the child support order.


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Anger - Do nice people get angry?
THEY SURE DO! Angry feelings are a normal and healthy response to the death of a loved one. Emotions such as anger are not right or wrong, they simply are. Life at times hurts and that hurt generates anger. We often see anger as the enemy, so we continue to deny it and the pressure continues to build. Many of us were inaccurately taught as children that it is not "nice" to be angry. It is best to recognize and express this anger rather than to deny or repress it.
If we don't deal with our anger, if we don't allow ourselves natural responses and outlets, then we accumulate anger. We may forget about it in our brain, but it accumulates in our guts. We slowly fill up like a reservoir. When we reach our capacity, we begin to spill over internally by turning our anger against ourselves as depression, apathy, guilt, withdrawal, or low self-esteem. We may turn to excessive alcohol or drug abuse, smoking, or eating. Anger may spill outwardly against other targets – our family, friends, or co-workers. If we keep our anger inside or just below the surface, we may experience constant tension. Unrecognized anger may be suppressed for years. So much energy is required to keep the lid on. It is very tiring; anger and hate drain you of energy.
It is important to identify your anger and allow yourself to experience it, because those who bottle up their rage often develop psychosomatic symptoms as well as experience a lack of energy.
Anger may be directed at OURSELVES. We are cross at ourselves that we are not handling our grief better or that we somehow were not able to prevent the death. Anger directed at ourselves can be dangerous.
It also may be directed at GOD. He can handle our anger. We get angry with people we love. We tell then how we feel. We don't expect them to reject us for our words or to change something that can't be changed. We want them to give us a hearing and to care about how we feel. Our purpose is to develop understanding and to clear the air.
Our anger may be directed at OTHERS, the ambulance crew, the funeral director, a nurse, another family member, or other "intact" families who have not had a loved one die. It is important to recognize such anger. We are not really angry with them. Often it is displaced anger.
For some people, their anger may be directed at the DECEASED. It is understandable that our loved one might receive some of our anger. You may feel as outraged as an abandoned child. You may feel "how could you die and leave me?" Since that seems unreasonable the very thought is suppressed. It is healthy to express such anger but be sure that you are with someone who is understanding and accepting of your need to verbalize the full impact of your anger.
A more difficult type of anger to recognize is the GENERAL just plain being angry. You are not angry with anyone, but angry that your loved one has died. You may be angry because you hurt so much.
People vary in their expression of anger. Some people have a short fuse. Their anger may even become rage. They may carry their anger to dangerous extremes, some even seeking revenge. Others have a great patience and are very slow to anger. Some just let their anger smolder. Still others may be someplace in the middle or go from one extreme to the other. It may be difficult for some people to recognize, much less express their anger, while others find it easy to express. It is important to respect these differences.
Suggestions for Coping With Anger
It is important to acknowledge the anger and to find ways to deal with it constructively. In the old days we performed hard physical labor which helped to release stored-up anger. People had to dig ditches, chop wood, beat rugs, etc.
- It helps to deal with anger physically -- take a walk, the longer and faster the better…go for a bike ride…use an exercise bike…work out at an exercise/aerobic club…scrub floors by hand…wash walls...tear up old magazines
- Imagine whoever or whatever you're angry at being on the other end of your blows – hang a tire from a tree and hit it with a baseball bat…beat boxes with a broom…hit a bed with a tennis racquet…pound nails…throw rocks into a lake or field
- Write about your anger…in a journal or even in letters you tear up
- Crying releases anger and frustration. Do things which force tears, such as listening to special music, looking at photos, visiting the cemetery, doing things that remind you of your loved one
- Talking will help you to understand the specific cause of your anger. Often, you will feel better after getting it out
- Deep breathing, meditation, even counting to 100 helps muscles to relax and resolves the physical component of your anger
- Fantasies are a safe way of handling anger
- Become aware of the dangers and limitations of "inner directed" anger and "displaced" anger. Be careful of uninhibited expressions of rage. They make you angrier and do harm, which is self-defeating. It is critical to unleash your anger in safe ways. Set limits so that no one is hurt.
- Consider counseling if your anger and/or depression continues.


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Over the last month or so, and in 4 different occasions, my X100e (AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, 3GB RAM) has gotten too hot, to the point that it has shut down by itself. I didn't get any notification that it was an emergency, temp related shutdown, but I assume so because the bottom of the unit was extremely hot.
One of those occasions I was transferring video to my Zune player, 2 other occasions I was downloading music and 1 just listening to music while browsing the web.
Does that seem normal? I ran some tests with the Thinkvantage Toolbox and it said the temperature reached 86 c degrees... and it didn't feel as hot as those other times.
I've been a Thinkpad owner for over 10 years and I've never had this kind of trouble. I'm not sure if this is normal for this model, or I got a defective unit.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sorry for my bad English by the way.
Solved! Go to Solution.
bad english?
your location sais Texas
1) Install tpancontrol:
2) download prime95 to stress the CPU
3) if the Temps are too high, undervolt with RMClock
01-30-2011 04:07 AM - edited 01-30-2011 04:09 AM
Altough I have a dual core one, seem a bit strange.
I seen shoutdowns due to overheating a copule of time, but was the end of July with the room temp near 30 C, and I was compliling a linux kernel (if you are not used with linux it's a long and heavy operation)
Well, I'm not a native english speaker
I went ahead and installed TPFan Control... Wow! Works like a charm!
I had previously tried SpeedFan but it didn't seem to detect the fan properly (always showed 0rpm speed).
Now, after I installed TPFan Control, the temp was in the mid 60s, I set it to Smart 2 mode and the fan started to run faster immediately, bringing the temp down to 52c (and it keeps dropping)... although a simple action, like just opening a browser window (Firefox) brought the temp back up again by 11c to 63c and then it started dropping again (it's now reading 48c)
Does that seem normal? Should such a simple action like opening a browser window have such an impact in temperature? 10 degrees sound like a lot.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I forgot: installing TPFancontrol was to read the temperatures properly.
Besides, a temperature rise of 10°C is high...
Just to check, do you have the latest BIOS firmware installed for your X100e?
You should be able to download it from this page on Lenovo's support web site.
Aryeh Goretsky
01-31-2011 10:20 AM - edited 01-31-2011 10:29 AM
Thank you. I just installed the BIOS update and tried watching a YouTube video aftter. The temperature still went up to 86c while watching the video. How does that sound?
After I stopped the video, the temp went down again and it's now at 64c.
That was of course, not using TPFanControl.
See, that's what I mean, I'm not doing anything processor intensive. Last night it was in the upper 80s just downloading music from the Zune Marketplace.
Welcome to the club.
Here a post I initiated in another forum regarding the same topic.
I have used tpfcontrol to monitor temperatures, I did unvervolting, etc. etc. The heat was terrible. Even after undervolting my laptop shuts down from time to time -very often I should say-. And that is just by using regular office applications.
I ended up buying another laptop with almost the same portability. I am, initially, sending my x100e for service repair to see if they can do somehting about it. But what you just mentioned is something that I am afraid is by design. A tremendous flaw in its cooling system design.
As you can see in my different posts in that forum, I feel a bit ripped off with my x100e just because of the heat issue.
A pity to hear that, because I don't have such heat problems with mine.
It would be interesting to see a foto from the disassembled cooler.


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This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Melissa Block.
And I'm Audie Cornish. The new fall season is shaping up on network TV and who better to guide us through it than a guy who watches TV for a living, our critic, Eric Deggans. Hi there, Eric.
ERIC DEGGANS, BYLINE: Hey, how's it going?
CORNISH: So to start, give me a sense of what's going on with the networks. Is there a theme or a trend emerging this season in fall TV?
DEGGANS: I think there's a sense that every network has assessed its weak points and they've come up with a bunch of new shows to try and address it. So, NBC has a bunch of comedies that critics like, but they don't get wide viewership like "Community," and even "30 Rock" is starting to fade. So they've come up with broader comedies to try and get a wider audience. CBS has this formula for cop shows and procedurals that seems to be very rigid and so they're trying to stretch that a little bit. And ABC has a ton of female viewers with shows like "Gray's Anatomy" and "Revenge." And they seem to be trying at least one show that might draw some guys to the fold.
CORNISH: So let's get into it. Drama and comedy. Drama's first. Are there any good ones out there that we should have on our radar?
DEGGANS: Well, one of my favorites is the ABC show I was talking about a minute ago, "Last Resort." It is this show that's set on a submarine and this submarine gets these orders to fire nuclear weapons on Pakistan. And Andre Braugher is the captain, he's not sure these orders make sense, so he doesn't obey them and that causes the U.S. government to try to sink them.
ANDRE BRAUGHER: (As Captain Marcus Chaplin ) You see, everyone knew Brezhnev was crazy. Hell, he invaded Afghanistan. The problem was, nobody knew if Reagan was. And if there's one absolute truth to being the man with your finger on the button, that's it. They have to think you're crazy. Here's to being 500-feet under, and half-a-world away from it all.
CORNISH: Ah, good to hear that voice again. Andre Braugher, I remember him on "Homicide" a long time ago.
DEGGANS: Exactly. And, you know, it's got a submarine, it's got Navy SEALs, it's got guys shooting machine guns. I mean, it's got everything that a guy might want in an action-packed, hour-long drama but it's on a network that traditionally is really strong with women.
CORNISH: And then there's the drama, "Nashville?"
DEGGANS: "Nashville." Another favorite of mine because it stars one of my favorite actresses on television, Connie Britton from "Friday Night Lights." And in this one she plays an aging country singer who's suddenly being challenged by Hayden Panettiere, who you might remember from "Heroes." She plays like a Taylor Swift kind of mean girl upstart who's looking to make her mark in country music. And between the two of them, sparks really fly.
CONNIE BRITTON: (As Rayna James) You're telling me after 21 years at this label if I don't open for your little ingenue, who wouldn't make it as one of my backup singers, that you're not going to support me?
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: Rayna, I need to know your decision.
BRITTON: (As Rayna James) Well, you can kiss my decision as it's walking out the door.
CORNISH: All right. Hey now. Let's move on to comedies.
DEGGANS: Got to love that. You got to love that.
CORNISH: It's true. All right. Comedies. What are the networks coming up with?
DEGGANS: Well, Fox probably has one of the most anticipated new comedies, it's called "The Mindy Project" and it features Mindy Kaling, who is a former writer and co-star from "The Office," who has centered a show on her own character, this aspiring gynecologist who is enamored with romantic comedies and almost kind of lives her life as if she's in the middle of one.
ANNA CAMP: (As Gwen Grandy) That British guy, he is bad news.
MINDY KALING: (As Mindy Lahiri) I do not know that he is bad news. I think he has a good heart. I think he's Hugh Grant in "About A Boy."
CAMP: (As Gwen Grandy) I think that he is Hugh Grant in real life.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN 2: Mindy, I hate to interrupt because I see you're enjoying some well-deserved BFF time. Hello, Gwendolyn.
CAMP: (As Gwen Grandy) Hi.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN 2: Your patient Allison Silverman's going into labor.
KALING: (As Mindy Lahiri ) The one with insurance?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN 2: Oh, hell yes.
DEGGANS: So there you go. I mean it's a comedy that comments on romantic comedies, it comments on the medical profession. I mean, she's taking aim at everybody and it's really contemporary, it feels really fresh.
CORNISH: Eric Deggans is TV and media critic for the Tampa Bay Times. Eric, thank you.
DEGGANS: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright National Public Radio.


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Diamond Select Toys has unveiled a new Marvel Minimates box set. Scheduled for release next month to comic shops and specialty stores comes Venom Through the Ages. The set features four incarnations of the alien symbiote, one of Spider-Man's biggest foes.
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Prize Recipient
Timothy J. Bunning
Air Force Research Laboratory
"For his outstanding accomplishments in developing polymer based materials for optical applications and for elucidating the physics and chemistry underlying their formation."Background:
Timothy J. Bunning received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1992 from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Ct. His research was sponsored by an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Doctoral Fellowship where his mentoring laboratory was the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. Tim conducted all of his research on-site at WPAFB in the Hardening Materials Branch (MLPJ), an organization whose interests lie in advanced active and passive optical (photonic) materials. Upon finishing and after a short post-doc at Cornell University, he returned to WPAFB first as an on-site contractor with Science Applications International Corporation and more recently as a government research engineer. He and his team won several publication prizes while he was at SAIC, and more recently the work has been featured in numerous AF success stories. His current research interests center around advanced polymer-based photonic materials and components, specifically multi-dimensional passive and dynamic diffractive structures formed using complex holographic photopolymerization techniques, development of polymer/liquid crystal composites. He is currently the project lead for a diverse internal and external R&D effort that is developing new responsive materials and approaches for integration in optical sensing, laser beam control, and filtering application. He is a member of the American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, and the Materials Research Society.
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Group Policy Management
Silver Award:
FullArmor IntelliPolicy for Clients 1.5
Also a strong contender in the Group Policy Management category, FullArmor's IntelliPolicy for Clients 1.5 takes the Silver Award. It provides location-aware and intelligent targeting, as well as new security settings to native Group Policy so you can centrally create and enforce exception-based policies adapted to business and security needs.
Lagging only slightly behind our Gold winner in the areas of ease of use and support, IntelliPolicy for Clients 1.5 is natively integrated with Microsoft Active Directory's Group Policy infrastructure. IntelliPolicy appears as an icon within the Microsoft Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). Its functionality and controls become part of native Group Policy Objects and are enforced with native Group Policy settings. The tight integration with native Group Policy makes it possible for IntelliPolicy settings to be included in reports generated by the GPMC reporting engine.
Another plus for IntelliPolicy is that it prevents confidential data from being copied and stolen by locking down removal storage devices like USB drives. It can also enforce privilege on an application-by-application basis, rivaling competitors that only support privilege management on a user basis. In addition, administrators can apply a policy setting based on the state of the machine or network environment, such as the presence of some prerequisite software or hardware on the machine, a specific Service Pack or operating system hotfix.
The software includes a feature whereby companies can automatically deploy and enforce configuration policies from within Active Directory when users log on to their desktops, decreasing network vulnerability to changes made by end users.
Pricing: IntelliPolicy is priced at $7 per user; support and maintenance costs $1.25 per user per year.


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In between the rolling Mannoch Hills, the Rothes river, and barrels upon barrels of vintage whisky, four ordinary Americans made a little bit of dram history this month by sniffing, slurping, swirling, blending, extracting, and finally laying to rest The Glenrothes 2012 vintage. Jason Miller and Heather Wuelpern from Arizona, Bill Kiel from Wisconsin, and David Bocchino from Maryland, ousted 10,000 other Americans with their winning interpretations of a vintage moment. The winning quartet was chosen as part of The Glenrothes' second annual Vintage Maker contest. What did they have to do? They were simply asked to share their thoughts or anecdotes on what makes for a vintage moment.
For the four lucky Americans, first on the list of things to do as part of their pilgrimage to Speyside was making the 2012 The Glenrothes vintage. The final cask was only filled with whisky from 2012, as the Glenrothes vintage system implies. A balance of first-fill American and Spanish (Sherry-prepared) wood was used, as well as refill casks from The Glenrothes' 'gene pool'. Bill Kiel, one of the Vintage Makers, commented, "the group decided that the 2012 vintage should have a 'conversational' style about it. However, until the casks are deemed mature, we cannot be totally certain of the flavor profile or the quantity that will be selected. What we can be sure of is that the maturity will be there, no matter what the age. Each of the 2012 Vintage Maker casks will develop in a slightly different way, but within the forecast parameters".
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Hi there to wrestling fans from all over the globe....I'm Sahu posting my second ever blog. I thank each and every one on this forum for giving good response to my previous blog. I really appreciate all the bloggers here for the time and effort they put in writing a blog.
What is this blog all about??
This blog is all about my analysis of Professional Wrestling's Market
Hey folks, I'm Sahu _ The Dream Merchant..I've been around for a while...this is my first blog!!! I don't know how ppl will react to it..But...,
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This blog is all about my love towards professional wrestling (WWF/WWE in particular) with The Rock as the center piece. I know it's late n The Rocky's season is over n the current flavour is Brock.


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That's not what we called it when we were building Stonehenge
The Christians needed a way of appropriating Samhain so much that they even moved their corresponding holy day to match it:
They didn't even go to that much trouble for Midwinter/Christmas or Spring (Fertility)/Easter.
What comes around goes around, though. The Christians have now lost it to the Mammonites.
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Behavior at Parties
The degree to which an organization is responsible for the behavior of its members is not necessarily dependent upon the number of members engaging in the activity, but depends upon whether the activity is related to the organization.
Student organizations may be held responsible for the acts of individual members...especially when the acts of individual members grow out of, or are directly related to, the student organization's activities. When a member of an organization is violating local, state, or federal law or University regulations and other members present fail to discourage such activity, a burden of responsibility falls on the organization. Student organizations must be aware that the actions of individuals can image of the organization.
It's important to remember that in addition to the group being held responsible, members, officers, and even advisors may be held individually responsible due to the role they play within organization.
To prevent potential problems for the organization, expectations should be clearly communicated to members. These expectations should include both organizational and University expectations regarding behavior. Officers and advisors should be familiar with federal, state, and local laws. A clear understanding of city ordinances is important.
Technology today allows parties to be relived over and over again on the world wide web. Use good judgement when posting pictures and comments to social networking sites. Although the party may have been "invitation only", once it is posted to the web it become public. Be conscience that pictures and comments live on forever in cyberspace.
Risk Management is the process of identifying potential and perceived risks involved in activities and taking corrective actions and proactive steps to minimize accidental injury and/or loss. Taking the steps to plan and host events where everyone involved has a safe and fun experience will pay off.
Please utilize the following resources when managing behavior at parties.


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Connecting the Arts and Sciences
What do the arts have to do with the sciences? More than you think.
American University's 2013–2014 arts season is filled with concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, and lectures that celebrate the multifaceted intersections between the arts and sciences.
Theatre program faculty initially brought to life the idea of the "Science and the Arts" season. Department of Performing Arts (DPA) chair Fernando Benadon liked it so much, he decided to expand the theme beyond theatre offerings.
"One of the things that consistently comes up in university theatre programs is, how do we build connections to other university programs," says DPA professorial lecturer Sybil Williams, who worked with the theatre faculty to develop the theme. "We thought, 'Why don't we reach out to our opposite?' People consider science and art [to be] on two different sides of the spectrum, and I believe the arts' job is to build bridges. The theme allows us to think about ideas and subjects in ways that we've never thought about them before. If we can do that with the sciences, then we've accomplished something major—not just for art students but for science students and the university community as well."
DPA faculty members embraced the idea and saw different opportunities through which they could incorporate the sciences into programming.
"I think anyone in music immediately starts thinking about the limited repertoire that is specifically science centered," says Daniel Abraham, associate professor in the Department of Performing Arts and director of choral activities. "I actually had to take a step back and think about some interesting parallels between music as an extension of the science of sound and where the two fields have intersected, maybe in more of a historic way."
Williams and the theatre faculty had similar difficulties. What they found was that there are not a lot of plays that deal with science-related subjects—and those that do employ small casts of two or three people.
While not all of this season's offerings are science based, many incorporate science in unique and interesting ways. The American University Chamber Singers, directed by Abraham, will present a choral and multimedia program exploring the intersection of great scientific discoveries and their musical counterparts across the last millennia.
"There's certainly the simple parallel of when great discoveries were made and what other things were happening in the arts at that time, because they're all interconnected," says Abraham. "Either the philosophical thought can lean towards new scientific discovery or lean towards art, which is just an interpretation of society at any given time.
So with that in mind, I thought we could very easily pair up great discoveries, great figures, great moments in science with the art of the time and place. And then, of course, there are pieces that have been proposed that reflect ideas of different times even though they may be contemporary pieces."
All of this season's theatre department offerings are science related. Moreover, each show will be coupled with a pre- or post-performance discussion with faculty in the arts and sciences. "Steamystery is a children's play, so we're going to two elementary schools and exploring the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math," says Williams, running through the season.
"I'm excited about Rocky Horror because I really want to talk about transgender issues. Our third play, Marat/Sade, is about mental illness. It's a classical-style piece, so we're looking at how mental illness is portrayed, how we understand it now as opposed to in the nineteenth century, and we're planning a series of seminars about the evolution of the care of the mentally ill."
Looking ahead, the spring season opens with a production of Rent. Its conversation, says Williams, is around epidemiology and AIDS and how we need to look at the evolution of an epidemic and its treatment.
And then there's The Alchemist. "We're going to do some fun stuff with that, she says. "There's a whole host of seventeenth-century ideas about alchemy and chemistry."
The last play is Inherit the Wind, essentially an argument about science versus creationism. "So we use that to end the season," says Williams. "Fun stuff at the beginning and serious debate at the end so that you get the full arc of how we're moving scientifically."
Many other programs in the upcoming season relate to the theme. Some exhibitions at the American University Museum will focus on sustainability, for example. A music concert featuring new works will explore music-science connections. Another program will present the neurophysiological impact of music, and a multimedia installation will feature percussion with live interactive electronics.
"I'm looking forward to seeing these events generate new ideas about the role of the performing arts in radically different contexts," says Benadon.
His main goal for the season-long initiative is to illustrate some of the ways in which the arts and the sciences can come together and to foster more collaboration among faculty and students across disciplines.
Williams's biggest hope for the season: that it will change how people perceive theatre, inspire them to look at science and the world around them differently, and give them a new appreciation for the arts.


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SEATTLE — A lot of convenience stores sell beer, but one in Seattle has found an interesting way to draw customers with quaffable brews, according to a published report.
In a first-person article, Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh wrote Tuesday that Super Deli Mart is hosting craft beer tastings, featuring pints for $3 and growler refills for $10, which customers can fill at in-store taps. The store also features "brewery of the week" events in which brewers sign bottles for customers.
Perhaps it's a sign that tastes in a country better known for cheap, mass-produced lagers are changing. On the other side of the country, New York retail pharmacy chain Duane Reade recently opened its second location to feature beer taps where customers can fill their growlers.


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Sophie Vanity
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- Overview
Give your space some glamour with this vintage-style vanity. Elegant curves, an oversized mirror and an abundance of cubbies and drawers create the perfect balance of form and function.
- 56" wide x 24" deep x 30" high
- Crafted with a kiln-dried hardwood frame.
- French Vanilla finish is hand-applied in a multi-step process
- Dimensions + Care
- Overall: 56" wide x 24" deep x 61" high
- Desk: 56" wide x 24" deep x 30" high
- Mirror: 24" wide x 2.25" deep x 31" high
- Hutch: 31.5" wide x 8.5" deep x 4.25" high
- Distance drawer extends: 9"
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, do not apply abrasives or household cleaners.
- Shipping Info
This item is delivered by our Premium In-Home Delivery Service. With In-Home delivery, the item is brought into your home, unpacked, and assembled (except for some headboards and Style-It Desk components, which are not unpacked or assembled. Our service also does not mount hutches and shelves to customer's walls.) Delivery is by appointment. Monday-Friday, in all areas; Saturday delivery in some areas. Our delivery service will contact you to arrange a day. This service is available in the contiguous 48 states only. Please allow approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery. Returns of mattresses are subject to a $40 return shipping fee.


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My late father had many folksy sayings when I was growing up. Some were hokey, but several provided a lot of solid insight into life. All were homespun and delivered sincerely, reflecting my dad's humble roots and deep reservoir of common sense. One of my favorites has always been, "Life is like a pendulum. It swings too far to the left, it swings too far to the right and it is rarely in the middle where it belongs." I have always found this advice can be applied frequently in life's journey, as well as to politics, fashion and sports. And even to the stock market.
Take the cases of Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG). Last summer, Apple could do no wrong. Every product it launched exceeded expectations, the stock climbed what seemed like every week and then moved above $700 a share in mid-September. It became the most valuable company by market capitalization, displacing Exxon Mobil (XOM) for a time, and analysts were busy putting price targets above $1000 on the Cupertino, Calif., juggernaut. Some even speculated on when the stock would achieve an incredible trillion-dollar market capitalization.
Google's performance was on the other end of the spectrum. It not only missed badly during its third-quarter earnings report, but a technical glitch also caused the report to be released early and these two events caused the stock to fall some 10% in one day. In addition, the company was increasingly the target of U.S. and European regulators, as well as experiencing challenges integrating its Motorola Solutions acquisition.
If you did a survey six months ago asking whether Apple or Google would have the better stock performance over the next half year, I would be willing to wager good money that Apple would have been the overwhelming consensus favorite. Naturally, the opposite happened. Over the last six months, Google's stock performance has crushed Apple's.
Over that same period, Google has done little wrong. It came through with a strong earnings report, resolved its U.S. regulatory issues, made progress within its Motorola division and even came out with a pair of cool Google glasses that cost $1500 each. As a result, the stock has shown solid performance over the last six months and has received many analyst upgrades.
Apple, on the other hand, cannot get out of its own way fast enough. Its Apple Maps launch was a technical and public relations disaster, its margins have come down with recent product launches, and analysts consistently offer negative, sometimes outrageous, commentary while lowering price targets on the shares.
If the same survey was done right now on which stock would outperform the other over the next six months, what do think the result would be? I believe Google would be the hands-down choice of investors. Could they turn out to be right? Of course they could, but the opposite will happen again. Sentiment on Google is very high right now and its valuation has increased nicely over the last half year. Any bad news or slip-up could affect the shares significantly.
Apple, on the other hand, has such negative sentiment it is hard to see it getting much worse. The shares sell at less than 7x forward earnings once you subtract the company's massive amount of cash and short-term securities. It is also very likely to make a substantial increase to its dividend payout in the next few months, even as it again disappointed some investors by not making that announcement at the shareholder meeting Wednesday. I also believe the activists have gotten management's attention now and I would expect other shareholder-friendly moves by the company in 2013. I don't know what will be the catalyst (a stock split, new product launch, or partnership agreement with China Mobile) to reverse Apple's recent slide, but I am confident it will happen soon.
Anecdotally, I went to the Dadeland Mall in Miami this weekend to pick up a few items and meet a friend for lunch. The Apple Store was by far the busiest in the 200-store mall. It was like swimming upstream with the salmon during mating season as two dozen Apple Geniuses scurried to help customers and answer their questions. This is not a sign that the company's products are losing any of their popularity or seeing ebbing demand. Watch that pendulum closely; it is ready to swing back.


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When the Boy Scouts of America voted en masse Thursday on whether to drop a ban on gay Scouts, a Los Altos Hills resident was among those holding a ballot.
Reached while still at the convention in Dallas last week, he gave the Town Crier local insight into the national event.
Scout leaders voted to reverse the ban on gay youth but declined to address the continuing ban on gay adult leaders.
Garth Pickett, president of the Boy Scouts' Pacific Skyline Council, had spent months interviewing families, sponsoring organizations and alumni to solicit input on whether change was needed. The Scouts had had no formal policy on sexual orientation until recent years, when a court case spurred the organization's leadership to clarify an exclusion policy that hadn't been voted on by members. Some local groups, including a Cub Scout troop in Los Altos Hills, independently rejected the policy and voiced their demand for inclusion.
The data gathered by local leaders like Pickett directly led to the ballot last week, he reported. The Northeast region of the U.S. strongly supported welcoming gay members in Scouting, while the South strongly opposed the move. The Midwest and West were close to evenly split.
One question on the survey drew a powerful spike in support, Pickett said – the one addressing the narrow question of whether a young Scout questioning his orientation should be able to remain in Boy Scouts and receive support from the adults in his life.
"Is that the right thing for Scouting to do – train them they have to keep their mouth shut when they're struggling with this, in an organization that gives them mentors they can trust when they're developing as young men?" Pickett summarized. "That question struck a real strong chord across the United States. The vast majority said, 'You're right, Scouting is for every boy and young man.' … That's why (the BSA) came up with the proposal that they did."
A tense vote
Pickett said Scouts from around the country delivered gut-wrenching speeches for and against the proposal, describing the support they had lost due to exclusion. He said the tone of the event was emotional but courteous, with speakers from both points of view showing remarkable thoughtfulness in deeply personal comments.
The BSA hired an external organization to run a tightly secured voting procedure, and after a day of impassioned pleas, representatives from around the country cast their ballots.
As thousands gathered in the huge assembly hall to hear the results, Pickett said a national leader predicted that the ballots might come back with a margin of only a dozen votes out of 1,400 cast by regional representatives. The BSA leadership had drafted the inclusive change and voiced their support for it but had said that if the organization as a whole voted no, the majority opinion would prevail.
"Wayne Perry, the national president, blinks, reads the results, and then he just got emotional – 61.44 percent in favor of change, 38.56 against change," Pickett said. "No clapping, there were no hurrahs, just silence. Shaking hands, hugging and walking out of the room."
Pickett said the vote would require a process of healing and outreach for some regions.
"I'm going to have to write letters to my friends in our area who've said that this is the end of Scouting," he said. "I'm going to write them ... and see what we can do to get them to understand the reality of what's going on and what the resolution says. Scouting will go on the same."


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Sweden's Nocs has released some slick new NS2 Air Monitors that will provide some boomin' sound for your Apple products. Capable of working wirelessly with a Macbook, iPhone, iPad and iPod, these are said to really deliver in terms of sound; plus, the minimal design is something extra to appreciate. The cabinets are hand-built and rubber coated and they also feature Kevlar reinforced woofers to enhance sound and durability. We're liking the range of colors here, too.
If you're in the market for some hi-fi sound, check out Nocs for more info.


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Putney boxer Joe Joyce is heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games are being crowned the super heavyweight champion of England, and he sees no reason why he cannot win a medal.
Joyce, who boxes out of Earlsfield ABC, beat Frazer Clarke in Sunday's final of the National Boxing Championships on a technical knock-out.
England selectors billed the championships as the litmus test for the Glasgow Games in July and Joyce is now in pole position to take the 91kg+ berth.
He said: "I'm over the moon to be going to the Commonwealth Games, I have been inundated with congratulation messages on Twitter and Facebook, it's been great.
"I've just got to make sure my training between now and Glasgow is right and I am sure I can medal, in fact I am looking at nothing less than the gold."
He added: "Turning professional is a goal of mine, but for the time being it is all about the Commonwealth Games, there is no point in getting ahead of yourself."
Joyce, who went into the championships as the second seed to Clarke, overcame Blaise Mendouo out of Wearmouth in the quarter-finals (unanimous), and Woking's Nick Webb (TKO) in the semi-finals.
"I would have preferred to be fighting someone else in the final rather than Frazer," Joyce said.
"We know eachother very well having sparred together a lot, so I went in to the fight knowing what to expect.
"You have to leave friendships outside the ring, it is a sport at the end of the day and we all want to win."
He added: "He came forward at me in the first round and caught me a few times, but then I came back at him and he took a standing count in the third round."
Mean machine: Joe Joyce is heading to the Commonwealth Games


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Reds want Hamilton to pick his spots
ST. LOUIS -- It may sound counterintuitive, but the Reds feel that if Billy Hamilton attempts fewer steals, he could ultimately be a more successful basestealer.
Hamilton, the Reds' leadoff man and center fielder, has successfully swiped his last three bases -- including one in the ninth inning vs. the Cardinals that led to a tying run in Monday night's 6-5 loss at Busch Stadium -- but he entered Tuesday with only six attempts in August.
"To me, it's the evolution of a basestealer at this level," Reds manager Bryan Price said on Tuesday. "The number of stolen bases is impressive, but we want to cut down on the number of caught stealing. That part of the education is getting a better understanding and taking the better opportunities when they are there, instead of forcing yourself into opportunities that are not there."
Hamilton's 46 steals entering the night were the most for a Reds player since Deion Sanders had 56 in 1997 and eight shy of the club's 105-year-old record for a rookie. In June, Hamilton attempted 20 steals and was caught six times. In July, he had eight steals and was caught four times.
Price and the Reds' coaching staff have noticed pitchers working faster to the plate with extra quick slide-step deliveries to try to prevent Hamilton from bolting from first base.
"Some of these guys are like record-setting slide-step times when he's on base. That's enough of a difference," Price said. "I think those are the things that when you're an outstanding young player, you think you can do about anything. We've tried to be more practical with when he runs."
On Monday, with Trevor Rosenthal pitching, Hamilton walked and stole second base even with a good pitch. He was able to take third on catcher A.J. Pierzynski's throwing error.
"He was able to force a bad throw and steal a base," Price said.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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For frizz-free beach days and glossy sunny highlights, top stylists reveal their 10 best thirst-quenching hair tips.
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Just as your body needs water to survive, your hair must replenish its moisture to stay healthy. "Conditioner for hair is like water for the body: You're always going to need it," says hairstylist Lorraine Massey, founder of Devachan Salon in New York City. So if you're a dry-shampoo fan, add moisture, even if you're not washing. The time-saving formulas of dry shampoos are designed to soak up oil, leaving hair lackluster. To rehydrate without wetting, spritz a dry conditioner on thirsty ends every two days.
MC Recommends: Göt2B Rockin' It Dry Conditioner.
People are talking about sulfate-free shampoos, but even gentle surfactants (which create suds) can fade color and cause parched scalps and strands. "Lather removes moisture, but a cleansing conditioner contains essential oils that wash hair without stripping. This is what people used before the invention of shampoo," explains Wen founder Chaz Dean, whose latest formula, Summer Mango Coconut, contains antioxidant goji berries and matrixyl peptides to strengthen strands. "After three weeks of using a non-detergent shampoo, you'll see hair like you've never seen before," Massey promises.
MC Recommends: L'Oréal Paris EverCrème Cleansing Conditioner.
20 Lazy Girl Summer Beauty Tips


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Today is our last opportunity to set retirement planning goals for 2013 and have a whole year to meet them. So here goes. Put these six at the top of the list:
Update the beneficiaries on all your retirement accounts. Heaven forbid that you get hit by a beer truck and your ex-spouse gets everything.
Up your 401(k) savings rate by 1 percent or more. You'll never miss it, and you'll thank yourself when retirement comes.
Do the Roth individual retirement account math. It's too late to make the conversion in 2012, but if you focus on 2013 now, you'll have time to save the money to pay the upfront taxes you'll owe. It may seem like a whopping amount, but after that the money is all yours. Uncle Sam is totally out of the picture.
Figure out where you stand with Social Security. You must have worked under Social Security for 40 quarters -- 10 years -- to qualify for payments. But when it comes time to claim, Social Security figures your payment based on 35 years of work. For every year you don't work, it factors in a zero. The fewer zeros you have, the better. If you haven't paid in for quite enough time, get a little part-time job in 2013. Every quarter counts toward a bigger check.
Figure out where you stand with Social Security, part two. If you are married, divorced or widowed, you may be able to up your Social Security by claiming on your current or former spouse's account. AARP has a basic -- but free -- calculator that will help you figure this out. The time to check it out is soon -- before you make an irrevocable decision that ignores this possibility.
Erase your debt in 2013. Retiring with credit card debt makes life much more costly. Pay it off now while you're still working. When that's done, focus on getting rid of the house payment.
Happy New Year.
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