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University of Mississippi Special Programs Application Unavailable from December 20 to December 30
The University of Mississippi will be performing a major upgrade to its campus management software between December 20 and December 30, 2013. Consequently the Special Programs Application, including the application to the Croft Institute, will be unavailable during that time. It will be available again on December 31, 2013.
Croft Graduate Highlighted as Recipient of University of North Carolina Graduate Scholarship
Croft graduate Daniel Hedglin (B.A. 2008) was recently highlighted on the UNC Global website of the University of North Carolina. Daniel is pursuing a graduate degree in Chinese language and urban studies, and he was awarded a competitive, full-tuition Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) scholarship from the university. The article highlights Daniel's experience working in China as a key to his success, which was made possible by the University of Mississippi and the Chinese Language Flagship Program.
November Croftie of the Month
The Croft Senate has elected Anna Murphy as November's Croftie of the Month. Croft students submitted nominations for the student they felt had been working extremely hard in a class or had exhibited a positive attitude or had done great community service work.
Students should submit their nominations for December Croftie of the Month by emailing croftsenate at gmail dot com.
Congratulations to Anna!
Recruiting Trip to the Gulf Coast
Croft Coordinator of Admissions Ms. Worthy recently spent a few days on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast recruiting for the Croft Institute. She, along with Nate Flake (Chinese Flagship), Tara Brando (School of Pharmacy), Jordan Troisi (Honors College), and Steven Nelson (Admissions), visited and spoke in several of the high schools in the area. A huge thank you to Biloxi High School, Ocean Springs High School, Our Lady Academy, and Gulfport High School (pictured above) for a very warm welcome.
In addition to these high school visits, the group was also able to dine with some of the Coast's best and brightest students at Mary Mahoney's Restaurant in Biloxi, MS. The Gulf Coast Scholars' Dinner seems to have become an annual event. It was first initiated by Ryan Upshaw, formerly of the Honors College, three years ago. It brings together wonderful students from all over the Gulf Coast. It gives them a chance to both meet other students from surrounding schools and learn more about the wonderful programs at Ole Miss.
Finally, the group made the trip back North to visit some Hattiesburg area high schools. They were delighted to speak at Presbyterian Christian High School, Oak Grove High School, and Hattiesburg High School. Overall, the trip was a success!
Prof. Vogel's Lecture on Deng Xiaoping
The event was quite successful by any measure. The thirty-five Croft students who signed up for Croft dollars were only about a third of the total audience, which probably numbered between 120 and 150. There were many students from the Chinese program, faculty from various departments, other students, and people from the community.
Prof. Vogel's talk was based on his biography of Deng Xiaoping published in 2011. He began by emphasizing the importance of Deng's experience studying and working in France in the 1920's. Unlike Chinese Communist Party leaders, including Mao, who had never spent significant time abroad, Deng and the others with international experience had a better understanding of how the world worked and knew how much China had to learn from other countries.
Croft junior Tyler Smith said that he was impressed Croft had gotten such an accomplished speaker, and his high expectations were met. Senior Patrick Fields remarked that it was the best lecture he had attended in his four years at Croft.
We have posted a few pictures from the event on the Croft Institute's Facebook page.
New Course: Social Issues in the Mississippi Delta
Croft alumnus Ryan Parsons just started a new job as a program coordinator for the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi. Among his other responsibilities, he is organizing an experiential-learning course, Soc 451: Social Issues in the Mississippi Delta, that will include a spring break trip. While this course will not count for the international studies major, it is still a unique opportunity that is worth investigating. For more information, see the flyer or contact Ryan at rjparson at olemiss dot edu.
Nisolo: Road Show and Job Opportunities
Nisolo, the shoe and apparel company founded by Croft graduate Patrick Woodyard, is hiring four new, full-time staff people in the U.S. and one in Peru. Visit http://www.nisoloshoes.com/contact/jobs/ for information about these opportunities and how to apply. If you are interested in learning more about Nisolo, visit their website at http://www.nisoloshoes.com/.
For a great chance to look at Nisolo's products up-close and make some purchases, be sure to visit the Road Show, which will be hosted by Croft junior Murray Miller at 1527 Garfield Ave. on Thursday, November 14 from 4-8 p.m.
Boren Award Information Session
Sarah Grace Gleisner, from the Institute of International Education, will be speaking with interested students about the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships on:
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Info Session from 4-5pm
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Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.
The Boren Fellowship allows graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Boren Fellows can be awarded up to $30,000.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.
For more information about the Boren Awards, please contact your campus representative, Andrus Ashoo, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Rebel Global Connections Upcoming Events
1. World Passport Day
2. Map Mural Project
3. World Showcase
For more information about Rebel Global Connections, contact Conner Clark.
International Studies Class Visits the Texas State Fair
On October 10 and 11, the students in Inst 318: The Anthropology of Public Spectacle, visited the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Developed as part of the Honors College's efforts to help students understand the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, explores this course gives students the theoretical and methodological tools to study public spectacle. The trip to the fair gave the students a chance to observe a public spectacle first-hand and practice anthropological participant observation.
Global Ambassador Program
Run by the Study Abroad Office, the Global Ambassadors program pairs visiting international exchange and intensive English students with American students at Ole Miss to foster understanding and more open communication between these two groups. What this means for you is that you can meet with people from countries you've visited or from countries you have developed an interest in! If you are planning to study abroad, then this would be an excellent opportunity to make some connections before you go, and if you study a foreign language, then this could really help you improve your skills!
What this means for the international students is that they have someone to help them acclimate to life in Oxford by inviting them to social events and campus activities, and introducing them to Ole Miss college traditions such as Groving, pep rallies, Greek life, and local arts. Some of these students have never been to America before!
Each Global Ambassador will assist a group of two to four exchange students and will be paired based on common interests and majors. International exchange and intensive English students come from universities across the globe: China, France, Ireland, South Korea, Argentina, Germany, Australia and Ecuador... just to name a few.
If you are interested in helping visiting international students integrate into the Oxford and Ole Miss Community throughout the semester, and make some really great friends in the process, then this program is right for you!
Our application is now open for Spring 2014. The deadline for receiving applications is November 1, 2013 and the program requirements and application form can be found at this link: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/exchange/student_activities.html
If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact Eleana Overett, graduate assistant for the Study Abroad Office (ecoveret at go dot olemiss dot edu).
Croft Senate 2013-2014 Elected
The Croft Senate has completed its elections for the new school year. Congratulations to the following:
President - Kendra Wright
Vice President - Alison Bartel
Secretary - Holly Smith
Treasurer - Will Mahoney
Members: Madeleine Achgill, Gage Adam, Conner Clark, Patrick Fields, Landin Smith, Maggie Spear, Liana Tai, Steven Wild, Colby Woods
Three Croft Freshmen Awarded Premier Scholarship Package
Six freshmen entering the University of Mississippi this fall have the distinction of being the first UM students to benefit from one of the top scholarship programs in the nation, thanks to Ole Miss' new partnership with the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. Three of these six freshmen are international studies majors within the Croft Institute.
Congratulations to Madeleine Achgill of Indianapolis, IN, Kathyrn James of Mandeville, LA, and Eloise Tyner of Oxford, MS. Read the full Ole Miss News article.
Two Croft Freshmen Awarded Prestigious Honors College Scholarship
Ten recent high school graduates with exceptional academic records and proven leadership ability have been awarded $32,000 scholarships as freshman members of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi. Two of these ten are international studies majors within the Croft Institute.
Congratulations to Brandon Lynam of Knoxville, TN and Thomas Moorman of Madison, MS. Read the full Ole Miss News article.
Language Tables at the Residential College
Please join your professors and classmates for a meal and great conversation at the Residential College cafeteria. Check out the languages and the times each language meets.
The Green Grove Initiative
Croft junior Jillian Cowart is the GameDay Coordinator for the University's Office of Sustainability. She is looking for Croft students to volunteer with the Green Grove Initiative.
Volunteering with the Green Grove Initiative is a fun way to earn volunteer hours. Each home game, volunteers will be needed to educate tailgaters about recycling in the Grove. By attending the Kickoff Party and volunteering at one home game, you can become a "Green Grove Representative." If you're interested, fill out the online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k8Kmz9bXxaNwNZ-Z5yKcNykzdvl4pz4V02wF8nCUxr4/viewform or email Jillian Cowart at firstname.lastname@example.com to receive more information.
Croft Senior Studying in Jordan Wins Gilman Scholarship
Samira Abunemeh, a Croft Senior, is studying in Irbid, Jordan, this summer and fall. She is the second Croft student to win a Gilman Scholarship this year, and she is featured in a story on news.olemiss.edu.
Congratulations to Samira!
Croft Student Selected as Gilman Scholar
Croft senior Qua Sayles was recently selected as a Gilman Scholar for the 2013-2014 year. She will be studying at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan.
The Benjamin J. Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Congrats to Qua!
Croft Videos Produced by UM Media & Documentary Projects
Mary Stanton of UM Media & Documentary Projects has produced two fantastic videos about the Croft Institute, which can be seen on our website or on YouTube.
Croft Institute Cover Story in Spring 2013 Issue of Ole Miss Alumni Review
The Croft Institute was featured in the cover story of the Spring 2013 issue of the Ole Miss Alumni Review. Subscribers have probably already read the article, while everyone else can wait for it to be posted to the Alumni Review's website.
Croft Senate Elections
Outgoing President Kathy Trabue has reported on the elections for the 2013-2014 Senate elections. She writes that they had some great nominations this year and thanks all those who participated.
Congratulations to our new senators. Elections for freshmen senators will take place next fall.
Pictures from Thesis Defenses and Graduation Dinner on Facebook
The last few weeks have been busy as we wrap up the spring semester and prepare for graduation. Visit the Croft Institute's Facebook page to see pictures from our senior thesis defenses and the graduation dinner.
Rebel Global Connections: Mural in Clarksdale and Visit from Como Elementary School Students
Rebel Global Connections has had a busy few weeks. On Friday, April 19, the group welcomed students from Como Elementary School. They gave the students a tour of campus, played games, and put on an international fair to get them excited about college, their future, and the world around them!
The very next day, April 20, members of RGC drove down to Clarksdale to help paint a mural of a world map at Myrtle Hall IV Elementary School, which houses a Spanish-immersions program.
Rebel Global Connections Field Trip from Como Elementary School
Rebel Global Connections will host its first field trip. About 150 3rd through 5th graders from Como Elementary School will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19. There will be an international fair, passports for the students to make and other crafts and activities . If anyone wants to volunteer to help they can email Kathy Trabue or Erin Mauffray. They should also feel free to come to the RGC meeting on Monday, April 12, at 5:15 p.m. in Bryant 207.
Croft Students raise close to $1000 in RebelThon
Almost two dozen Croft students participated in the the U.M. RebelThon on Friday, April 5, and raised almost one thousands dollars through on-line donations and several bake sales. This was added to the total of $25,409.73 raised for the children at Le Bonheur Hospital in Memphis. Croft students Claire Reid, Sarah Woods, Maia Cotelo, and Zachary Newton served on the Executive Board of the fundraiser.
Croft Graduate Helps Launch Map of Citizen Security Projects in Latin America
Croft graduate Joe Bateman (B.A. 2010) is working for the Washington Office on Latin America (www.wola.org), where he coordinates the organizations work on Brazil and does research for the Citizen Security program. In collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank, WOLA recently launched an interactive Mapping of Internationally-Funded Citizen Security Projects in Central America. This web application identifies citizen-security programs and projects in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Costa Rica and tracks over 2 billion dollars of funding across 600 programs. It looks like it could be useful for a future senior thesis!
College Corps Looking for New Members
The College of Liberal Arts is looking for outstanding candidates for its third class of College Corps members. College Corps is a community-based AmeriCorps program that addresses problems related to education and opportunity throughout Oxford and Lafayette County. As a College Corps participant, members are part of a powerful team of leaders united in service to the community.
Participants serve as minimum-time AmeriCorps members and are deployed to community host sites where they serve 300 volunteer hours throughout the course of the school year. Members generally serve 9-12 hours a week and add a new layer of strength to their designated site. Program sites include the Boys and Girls Club, Oxford Public Schools, the Leap Frog Tutoring Program, Doors of Hope, the the Mississippi State Veterans Home of Oxford, and Interfaith Compassion Ministries, among others. Upon completion of 300 hours, all members are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
All interested applicants should fill out the attached form and submit it to Hume Hall 231 by April 19.
See more information on the program at the following link:
Contact Sharon Levine at: splevine at olemiss dot edu or 662-915-1905 with any questions.
Nisolo Accepted into Social Enterprise Accelerator Programs
Croft graduate Patrick Woodyard (B.A. 2010) recently informed us that his company, Nisolo, was recently accepted into one of the top social enterprise accelerator programs in Latin America, Agora Parternships, as well as one of the top accelerator programs in the world for social enterprises, The Unreasonable Institute in Boulder, CO. These opportunities will enable Nisolo to move quickly from growth to scale stage in the life cycle of our business and are a huge honor, as each had hundreds of reputable businesses from around the world applying to be in the programs. He and his partners were also recently named "Heroes" in Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, an encouraging achievement after having moved there seven months ago.
Croft Junior Colby Woods Interning in Germany
Colby Woods spent his fall semester studying political management at Hochschule Bremen in Bremen, Germany on a UAS7 German Universities of Applied Sciences study abroad scholarship.
His spring semester will be spent interning with the Social Media and Communications department of the Bündnis 90/die Grünen (Alliance 90/The Greens) for three months (mid-April until mid-July). This paid internship will be supporting their federal election campaign activities by translating and event coordination.
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Salford City Reds captain Stephen Wild will have an extra spring in his step when he leads his team out for tonight's Super League clash versus Wigan Warriors with the club's future assured at last.
The takeover of the beleaguered club by millionaire racehorse owner Marwan Koukash was completed in time for the City Reds' opening fixture at the Salford City Stadium.
Koukash, who becomes chairman of the new company, immediately pledged to transform the fortunes of Salford as he unveiled a five-year sponsorship deal with development company Peel Holdings and announced the completion of six new signings.
Three of the newcomers - Ryan McGoldrick, Rhys Williams and Jack Murphy - will go straight into Phil Veivers' team to face the Warriors, but Australian recruits Liam Foran and Vic Mauro must wait for their visas to be processed before they can link up with the club.
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Just minutes from Downtown, college hipsters chat over quirky sushi combos at Moshi Sushi and the latest seasonal concoction at Jeni's. Longtime Bexley locals catch a flick at the Drexel Theatre and stroll through nearby Jeffrey Park. "It's important to become a neighborhood joint," explains Barrel 44 partner Matt Nickel, who opened this second locale here a year ago. Bexley's Main Street is a portal to experience old haunts and new favorites that make this century-plus-old small town worth a stop. It's a great vibe to soak up during holiday events like Festival of the Arts on Dec. 1 and a tree-lighting party on Dec. 2.
1. Maia Boutique
2480 E. Main St., 614-239-9300
Owner Kate Kelley took over the She She Boutique space in September to create a shop with dresses, tops and accessories bursting with fun colors and textures. "My main goal is to cater to all ages," Kelley says. (Don't worry: She kept standby She She line Elan.) Need a fun gift idea for a girlfriend, mom or sister? Kelley plans to offer customizable gift baskets filled with jewelry, scarves and more.
2. Giuseppe's Ritrovo
2268 E. Main St., 614-235-4300, giuseppesritrovo.com
Casual atmosphere and cuisine from owner Giuseppe Mangano's southern Italian homeland are perfect for a lingering evening dinner with drinks and dessert. The Pollo Paillard (grilled chicken and vegetables) and Quattro Stagioni pizza (topped with cheese, artichokes, olives and prosciutto) are favorites among regulars, notes Kris Misevski, general manager since 1996. Giuseppe's also crafts seasonal cocktails and a must-try Manhattan.
3. Star Jewelers
2260 E. Main St., 614-235-4333, starjewelersbexley.com
Sparkling with fashion-forward bracelets, necklaces and earrings, this store is a town fixture thanks to owners Dennis and Elaine Howard who travel the world (including a recent trip to Ireland) and bring back standout pieces. It's the only shop in the area to carry Hidalgo interchangeable rings, and a no-glass display case means it's easy to try out wedding bands before you buy.
4. Barrel 44
2232 E. Main St., 614-824-1058, barrel44.com
Already established in the Short North, Nickel brought the bar to Main Street in January with more than 170 kinds of whiskey. Among the popular sippers are barrel-aged cocktails, whiskey infusions and whiskey flights. Don't worry if you have trouble deciding. "I gauge everyone based on their mood," says bar manager Dave Nguyen. The staff concocts new drinks for changing seasons and offers some tasty winter warmers, too.


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Damien Brunner's shootout goal propels Detroit Red Wings past Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3
Swiss rookie Damien Brunner scored in the fourth round of the shootout to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night before 19,206, the largest regular-season crowd at Nationwide Arena in the Blue Jackets' 11-plus seasons.
Brian Lashoff scored in his NHL debut and fellow defenseman Ian White also scored for Detroit, which finally got on the board twice in the second period after being humiliated 6-0 in their opener on Saturday night in St. Louis. Pavel Datsyuk had a goal to send the game into overtime with 6 minutes remaining in overtime, and also had an assist.
Cam Atkinson, James Wisniewski and Vinny Prospal scored goals during regulation for Columbus, which was coming off a 3-2 shootout win at Nashville on Saturday night.
Columbus was playing its first home game without Rick Nash since the end of the 2001-2002 season.
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The sun hung high over head by the time Carson found the location of the carcass. He was out in the heat on a broken down burro three miles from home because hed seen the buzzards circling and there was always the chance that the scavengers had found meat he could eat. It had been another bad year for crops and any meat Carson could put on the tableeven scavenged carcasseshelped stave off starvation here on the edge of nowhere in the Oklahoma Territory.
He dismounted and drew his Sharps rifle. It was a muzzle loading long gun with a full charge of black powder behind one of Carsons precious bullets. He hoped not to need the gun but it was best to be sure. Even dying, a coyote could cause him a world of hurt that just might result in the buzzards getting two meals today instead of one.
Two of the big birds were on the ground nowugly critters braver and stronger than their fellows. They had pecked at their prey, impatiently testing the dying animals remaining strength. It had tried to shield itself from their unwanted attention by crawling between two large rocks and the boulders combined with the buzzards bodies and the waves of heat shimmering off the plain obscured it from Carsons view. He approached slowly, whacking the first bird with the butt of his rifle when it failed to immediately give up its prize and retreat. Bullets and powder were too precious and the long gun took too long to reload to shoot the bird if he didnt have to.
The buzzard staggered a few steps and returned to the air. Its friend followed it, calling out in anger to their fellows. Carson ignored them, crouching down to peer between the stones to see what sort of animal he had found and how difficult it was going to be for him to get it out. He jumped back in surprise when he found a woman.
She lay stretched out on her stomach, cheek to the ground, dark flesh covered in dust and a torn cotton smock. Her feet were cut and swollen from many days of walking unshod over rough ground. He might have thought that she was dead, but then the buzzards would have already been into her. Chances were that she had been conscious not too long ago.
Carson prodded the body and got no response, so he lay the Sharps down out of the womans reach and carefully pulled her out from between the rocks. Her dark skin was dry to the touchsun burnt no doubt although it hadnt turned red like his did. Her lips were cracked from lack of moisture, her face swollen with thirst. He went back to his burro to recover his water skin, squirting the slightest trickle onto her parched lips. They opened feebly in response, so he gave her a little more, careful not to do more than dampen the flesh. She couldnt drink if she wasnt conscious, but maybe the water would help revive her.
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Carson recapped his water skin and tied it to the burro alongside the Sharps. Then he picked up the unconscious woman, cradling her in his arms until he could set her on the burros back. He had to hold her in place as he began to guide the burro on the walk back to his little shack.
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Rockies 9, Giants 8: Michael Cuddyer's second home run of the game - a solo shot to lead off the ninth inning - gave visiting Colorado an improbable victory.Cuddyer also hit a three-run homer during a five-run fifth as Colorado, which snapped a four-game losing streak, rallied from a 6-0 deficit to improve to 3-34 on the road when their opponent scores first. Cuddyer had three hits to raise his average to .33033 - behind only Atlanta's Chris Johnson (.33039) in the National League batting race.Hunter Pence went 4-for-5, recorded his second career six-RBI game and hit his 20th homer to join the 20-20 club for the first time - a three-run shot off the left-field foul pole in the first inning. His run-scoring double gave the Giants a 6-0 lead in the fourth and his two-run single in the eighth tied it 8-8.Pinch hitter Ryan Wheeler put Colorado ahead with an RBI single in the sixth inning and DJ LeMahieu drove in two runs, including a sacrifice fly to give the Rockies an 8-6 lead in the eighth. Rex Brothers pitched the ninth for his 16th save as the Rockies won for only the second time in eight games in San Francisco this season.Buster Posey and Marco Scutaro also drove in runs for the Giants, who were trying to win three straight for the first time since Aug. 15-17. Sergio Romo (4-7) yielded Cuddyer's homer in the ninth inning while Wilton Lopez (3-4) recorded the victory despite allowing the tying runs in the eighth.GAME NOTEBOOK: Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa, who had won his last six starts, failed in his bid to win his career-high 17th game after allowing four runs and four hits in two innings. De La Rosa, who yielded more than three runs for only the second time in his last 17 starts, left with a sore thumb on his pitching hand - an injury he has battled since June 17. ... Pence (21 stolen bases) joins Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez (26 home runs, 21 stolen bases) and the Los Angeles' Angels Mike Trout (23, 32) as the only members of the 20-20 club in baseball this season. He also became the first Giant to accomplish the feat since Barry Bonds (37, 28) in 1998. ... San Francisco starter Ryan Vogelsong allowed five runs - all in the fifth inning - and eight hits in five frames.


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Our beautiful islands were saved from hundreds of plastic bags Saturday, thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and the cooperation of the community. In honour of World Environment Day, the Turks and Caicos Islands Environmental Club organised a "Day Without Plastic" campaign, part of their ongoing effort to ban the disposable bags that continue to threaten our environment. One disposable plastic bag can take up to 1,000 years to degrade in the environment, a staggering number considering the little effort it takes to keep them out of our garbage bins. Using reusable bags not only saves the environment around us, but also protects marine life which is endangered by the bags that make their way into our surrounding waters. The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation estimates that a million birds and more than 100,000 turtles and marine mammals are killed each year by ingesting single use plastics. Around 20 volunteers handed out around 800 reusable bags that were donated by caring organisations across the TCI. WIV, PPC Ltd., Grace Bay Realty, Grace Bay Resorts, the Veranda, British West Indies Collegiate and KB Homes all donated reusable bags for the cause. On June 4, shoppers at nine major island retailers on Providenciales were met with smiling faces eager to provide them with a free reusable bag and some facts about the devastation plastic bags are causing to the world around us. Big Blue Unlimited also sponsored "Shop with Thought" signs that were hung in all the participating retailers as a constant reminder to all of us to avoid plastic bags. Participating locations included Graceway Gourmet, Graceway IGA, Island Pride, Quality Supermarket downtown, Quality Supermarket on Leeward Highway, Price Club, Building Materials, Business Solutions and KB Homes.
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The fp is publishing a series of articles on the Turks and Caicos Islands Protected Area System to increase public awareness and respect for the beauty and value of this "beautiful by nature" country.
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Purim Origins
There are many theories as to how this holiday developed.
This article traces the possibility that Purim celebration is rooted in one or more ancient cultures. There is a major difference between the ancient holidays and Purim. The Purim celebration goes beyond the merriment of these ancient festivals, transforming the celebration to rejoicing in redemption and God's covenant. Excerpted with permission from Every Person's Guide to Purim (Jason Aronson, Inc.).
According to many modern Bible scholars, the festival of Purim did not have its source in the story told in the Book of Esther. According to Hayyim Schauss, Purim originally appeared among the Persian Jews and was adopted by them from their non-Jewish neighbors. The Jews of Persia observed, along with their neighbors, an annual festival that was celebrated in the middle of the last of the winter months. From the beginning, it had the characteristics of a spring masquerade and was a festival of merriment, play, and pranks. A very popular festival with both Persian and the Babylonian Jewry, it eventually spread to Palestine.
Theodore Gaster presents several theories for the origin of Purim in his volume Festivals of the Jewish Year. In one theory, Purim is asserted to date back to the Babylonian New Year Festival. On this day, the gods were believed to determine the fate of men by lot, and the Babylonian word for lot was puru. It was also postulated that the festival was characterized by a ritual pantomime that portrayed the conquest of Babylonian gods over those of its neighbors. The problem with this theory is that the Babylonian New Year Festival fell in Nisan (April), not in Adar (March), and it lasted a full 10 or 11 days.
Another theory starts from the fact that both the ancient Greek version of the Bible (the Septuagint) and the historian Josephus call the festival not Purim but "Furdaia," which is contended to be a distortion of the Old Persian "Farwadigan," a feast held toward the end of the month of March. The fact is, however, that the Feast of Farwadigan lasted at least five days and was primarily a commemoration of the dead.
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A third theory connects the name Purim with the Hebrew word purah--"wine press"--and assumes that the festival arose in the Greek period as an adaptation of the Greek festival of Pithoigia, or "Opening the Wine Casks." Again, this theory has its problems. The opening of wine casks occurs in the fall rather than in the spring, and the plural of the word purah is purot, not purim.
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Welcome to The Superior Arizona Chamber of Commerce |
Nestled at the base of Apache Leap Mountain and surrounded by the picturesque Tonto National Forest, Superior is like no other place on Earth! What makes Superior so unique is its geographic location. Situated along the "division line" of Arizona's three geophysical features, you can travel less than fifteen miles to the west of Superior and find yourself in the Arizona-Sonoran desert. Travel fifteen miles south and dive into the mineral-rich valleys and plateaus of Central Arizona. Go fifteen miles east and immerse yourself in the gateway to Arizona's majestic mountain ranges, complete with waterfalls and snow in the winter. |
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This is an ongoing effort to enhance the appearance of our town. Pots of flowers will be placed in front of businesses on Main St., Hwy 60 and throughout the town. The Chamber will plant flowers in the pots and maintain them, and the business owners will water the flowers. People and businesses can "Adopt a Pot" for $35.00. A sign will be placed in each pot with the donor's name, and the wording is up to you. You may want it be your family name, business name, in honor of someone, or in memory of a loved one.
This fund raising event is made possible by the Modern Woodmen, who contribute to many beautification projects. Our goal is to raise $2,500 and they will match that amount. This will give us enough to plant and maintain about 60 pots! For more information please call Sue at 602-625-3151 or stop by Dalton Realty or the Copper Gecko. Mail checks to the Superior Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 95, Superior, AZ 85173.


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I've never used a diffuser before so I decided to buy one. I had no problem attaching to my hair dryer. I was a little worried after reading the reviews. my hair is wavy and fine and with this diffuser it came out so voluminous my whole family was surprised and wanted to touch my hair. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with fine hair. it was just really amazing how full my hair looked.
It works well but doesn't fit my hair dryer. It seems that most hair dryers are either too small or too big for this, hardly ever just right.
I ended up duct taping mine the hair dryer. So far this is working and I like the quality of the diffusing really well.
It's a good thing I only use my hair dryer for a diffuser because I'm convinced that if I take the diffuser off I won't be able to get it back on! Other than that, this diffuser works well.
My main concern while buying this product and even after I received it was whether it will fit my blow dryer?
Initially when I tried to put it on my blow dryer it just kept slipping off and I was very disappointed and was really going to return it.
BUT BUT BUT my gut told me this was the right thing. And I put the diffuser on the ground and my hair dryer over it and applied all force. IT FIT after a small "click" noise.
Also made my hair nice and curly and less frizzy. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone with curly hair.
This product did not fit onto my hair dryer. I tried smashing the dryer into the diffuser (while it was on the floor), but it is too small.
I ended up duct taping it on with some cute blue duct tape (with white polka dots). It works fine now. I blew dry my hair with it, with product, and it looks great.
I ordered this diffuser, but was disappointed when it didn't fit on my dryer. Customer service was great in sending another to try but didn't have any luck with that one either. Bummed because I love Miss Jessie's hair care products....the search for a diffuser continues.
Side note: I tried holding the diffuser on the end of my dryer to see how it would work if I were to find a dryer that fit, but the smell was too much! There was a synthetic chemical smell that was so overpowering that I think I'd send it back even if it did fit. :(
I also thought that it didn't fit my dryer.. I finally got frustrated and put the diffuser on the ground and pushed my dryer into it.. I was shocked when it actually went on! LOL! It now goes on and off much easier. I have never actually used a diffuser before but I love that my hair dries quickly and with product, I get great waves and zero frizz (I don't have curly hair). I never thought it was possible.
I also use it when I am drying my kiddos (straight) hair- the big amount if dispersed hair helps theirs to dry quickly and it doesn't get to hot for them.
The inside opening was too wide to fit securely on my Barbar Eco blowdryer. It could not stay attached to the blow dryer.
My BLOWDRYER! I don't know if I have an outdated nice blowdryer or what, but I did not think that it wouldn't fit my blowdryer, and I used a coupon that I cannot return anything with, so I guess I will just have to hold it on my head and the blow dryer up to it to do my waves. :/
I was really excited about this because I really needed a diffuser and I liked the Miss Jessie Super Sudsy Shampoo so I purchased this for my wavy-curly hair. Unfortunately is really big, and although that's a good thing, it's TOO big to work on both my blow dryers. I mean, it's like huge. Bigger than normal blow-dryer extensions you can buy or than come with them. I actually tried holding it against the end and it does blow nice air, but it needs to say somewhere how big the dryer needs to be in order to fit this diffuser.


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By Nancy McCleary Staff writer
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has not determined what caused a 16-inch water main to break Thursday night, leaving much of the city with little or no water pressure for about three hours.
"I don't have anything specific as far as the cause," PWC spokeswoman Carolyn Justice-Hinson said Friday. "We're doing an evaluation but do not know at the moment."
The break happened about 7:30 p.m. About 58,000 PWC customers had low water pressure or no water at all for about three hours, Justice-Hinson said.
"What they did last night was isolated (the break) and bypassed it so the water services could continue," she said. "They're working on replacing (the line)."
The break was near PWC's 21-acre Glenville Lake on Filter Plant Road between Bragg Boulevard and Murchison Road.
The break affected customers from Raeford Road near Bingham Drive to the Haymount and VanStory Hills neighborhoods to Ramsey Street, Justice-Hinson said.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center lost water because of the break, a spokesman there said.
"We have an emergency well system hooked up at our main facility," Donnie Byers said.
The emergency system was activated, Byers said, and that water was used for all purposes except drinking. The hospital had cases of bottled water sent to the emergency departments and operating rooms, Byers said.
Hospital officials remained in contact with PWC for roughly two hours before service was restored.
The hospital's Health Pavilion North on Ramsey Street had low pressure, Byers said, but that was not a problem because the facility was closed.
Several restaurants were forced to close early because they had no water.
Among them were Peaden's Seafood and Catering on McArthur Road, Red Lobster on North McPherson Church Road, Boston Market on Skibo Road and the Mash House Brewery on Sycamore Dairy Road.
Restaurant managers who were working Friday morning reported no lingering effects from the break.
"We do have water, and we're back in business," said Adrian Moore of Red Lobster. "All I know is it came back on about 9 p.m."
Peaden's was nearing its regular closing time, owner Jimmy Peaden said, so the business was not badly affected.
"We were in good shape," he said. "The crowd had just about dissipated."
Cold weather or age may have caused the 16-inch line to break, Justice-Hinson said.
"I don't know if they'll be able to pinpoint a cause," she said.
A chip or crack in a 48-inch water main was determined as the cause of a similar incident in January 2011. That line was at the F.O. Hoffer Plant off Ramsey Street.
As a result, PWC said it would take steps to determine if other water lines were at risk.
"We have inspected some (water lines) and started with the larger-diameter ones," Justice-Hinson said Friday.
"This (the 16-inch line) is not one of the bigger lines," she said. "I don't know if it had been inspected or not."
Some of the lines are aging, she said. The 48-inch line that broke was about 40 years old, she said.
Thursday's break was detected by plant operators who monitor the water system, Justice-Hinson said.
"As soon as the operators see we're losing pressure, that's when they start looking and going through a list of determining criteria to find the location."
PWC activated an automated call that went to customers alerting them of the situation. That was about 7:30 p.m., Justice-Hinson said.
A second automated call went out about 11:30 p.m. to let customers know that full water service had been restored, she said.
Customers were told to let their water run for several minutes to eliminate any discoloration, Justice-Hinson said.
"We did not lose enough pressure in the system for any concerns about boiling water," she said. "That was good news."
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Information Sources
- Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, 607-274-3374
- Campus Center information desk, 607-274-3201
- Senior class website
- Twitter, use the hashtag #ICgrads
- To report a police, fire, or medical emergency on campus, dial 911 from any campus telephone, use a blue light emergency phone, or call 607-274-3333.
Announcements/Caps/Gowns/Diploma Frames
On-Campus Housing
- Office of Residential Life, 607-274-3141
Parking and Guests with Disabilities
- Office of Public Safety, 607-274-3756
Diplomas and Grades
- Office of the Registrar, 607-274-3127
- Office of Campus Center and Event Services, 607-274-3313
Shuttle Service
- Shuttles will be available throughout the day for rides to and from the Commencement ceremony and the various receptions. There will be shuttle stops conveniently located around campus near all the parking areas, and signs will be posted for easy identification of the shuttle stops. The shuttle service will end at 1:00 p.m.
Off-Campus Accommodations and News Sources
- Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 607-272-1313 or 800-28-ITHACA
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In a dual played through severe wind gusts, the Maryville boys tennis team lost to Savannah 6-3 Wednesday at the Northwest High Rise Courts.
Savannah dominated at the lower end of the ladder, winning all four singles matches from No. 3 on down and the two doubles matches below No. 1.
Maryville's Ben Goecken and Michael Filips combined on all three match wins at No. 1 singles, No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles.
Goecken blanked Craig Helm 8-0 in their No. 1 singles match, while Filips downed Brandon Prater 8-4 at No. 2.
Goecken/Filips produced an 8-4 win over Helm/Prater at No. 1 doubles.
Maryville's Hunter Hawthorne and Tristan Coy each lost 1-8 at No. 3 and No. 5 singles. Their opponents were Austin Nolan and Max Aldrich.
Jacob Katison went down 0-8 to Corey Coburn at No. 3 singles. It was Colton Vulgamott over Maryville's Taylor Wallace 8-3 at No. 6 singles.
Katison/Hawthorne suffered a 2-8 loss to Nolan/Coburn at No. 2 doubles. Wallace/Coy were handed a 1-8 loss by Aldrich/Krumme at No. 3.
The Hounds conclude a stretch of four matches in four days today when they host Chillicothe at 4 p.m. The MEC Tournament is Friday in St. Joseph.


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There are two philosophies on where a compute node's OS and basic utilities should be located: 1) On a local harddrive 2) On a RAM disk I'd like to start a discussion on the positives and negatives of each approach. I'll throw out a few. Both approaches require that a compute node "distribution" be maintained on the frontend machine. In both cases it's important to remember to make any changes to this distribution rather than just using "pdsh" or "tentakel" to dynamically modify a compute node. This is so that the next time the compute node boots, it gets the uptodate distribution. Although the mechanism for maintaining the distribution varies in either approach, I consider this a push since one mechanism isn't inherently better than the other. Assuming the actual OS image is the same in both cases, #2 clearly requires more memory than #1. There are actually two approaches to #2 - a) where only the OS and other stuff necessary to boot the system are kept in memory and everything else is in an NFS-mounted file system, and b) where the whole OS installation is kept in memory. Depending on which approach is taken, the RAM-based installations can take hundreds of MB more than a local harddrive installation. However, on a modern multicore compute node this might just be a few percent of the total RAM on the node. Long ago not installing a local harddrive saved a considerable about of money but this isn't true anymore. Systems that need to page (or swap) will require a harddrive anyway since paging over the network isn't fast enough so very few compute nodes will be running diskless. Approach #2 requires much less time when a node is installed, and a little less time when a node is booted. What are some of your favorite issues, positive or negative, with each approach? Cordially, -- Jon Forrest Research Computing Support College of Chemistry 173 Tan Hall University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-1460 510-643-1032 jlforrest at berkeley.edu
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